Relief at the Pump, Pressure at the Register
Gas prices are finally falling — but consumer confidence just slipped again, and two-thirds of Americans are cutting back on spending. For strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley, this week’s data reveals which tenants are protected and which are exposed. Here’s what you need to know.
Hired But Hesitant: What the May 8 Data Drop Means for Strip Center Owners
April jobs surged to 115K—nearly double forecasts—while consumer confidence signals caution. Ray Kang CCIM breaks down what the May 8, 2026 data drop means for strip center owners: which tenants are thriving, which are closing, and how to position your retail property in a bifurcated consumer economy.
The Squeeze Becomes Structural — but Strip Centers Aren’t Buying It
Consumer sentiment hit a record low of 49.8 this week — the worst since 1952. Meanwhile, PECO reported record 37.9% inline rent spreads for Q1 2026. What the disconnect means for strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley.
The Rate That Refuses to Fall: What This Week's Economic Data Means for Retail Strip Center Owners
The 10-year Treasury hit its highest level since July, gas prices approach $4, and consumer sentiment fell to a 3-month low. Here's what strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley need to know about rates, tenant strategy, and retail property values in late March 2026.
Same Week. Two Completely Different Economies. | Retail Weekend Wrap-Up
Same week: Dollar General posted record revenues and announced 450 new stores. Kohl's reported four straight years of declining sales. Consumer sentiment hit historic lows, and jobs fell. Here's what the two-speed retail economy means for strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley in March 2026.
Retail Weekend Wrap-Up | Week of February 23, 2026
The “Value Vortex” is reshaping retail real estate. This week’s wrap-up covers what the FAT Brands Chapter 11, Red Lobster closures, Twin Peaks expansion, and the WSJ’s AI-in-CRE investigation mean for strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley — and why your tenant mix is your investment thesis right now.
Navigating Today’s Commercial Real Estate Financing Landscape: Insights from Kurt Dennis
Kurt Dennis of Marcus & Millichap sits down with Ray Kang CCIM to break down the commercial real estate financing landscape in 2025 — including lender sentiment, creative debt structures, and how retail property owners in San Antonio, Austin, and Texas can navigate today's capital markets.
Cash-Out Refinance for Retail Properties: Strategies to Build Wealth
Most strip center owners wait for rates to drop before refinancing — but there's a better strategy. Here's how savvy retail property owners use cash-out refinancing now to unlock equity, fund property improvements, and build long-term wealth with their San Antonio, Austin, and Texas strip centers.