DFW 2025 Market Forecast

Thu Feb 06, 2025

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DFW 2025 Market Forecast

Name: DFW 2025 Market Forecast
Start: 2025-02-06T15:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-06T18:30:00-06:00

Trends, Predictions, and Strategic Insights from Dallas-Fort Worth’s Top Industry Leaders

Thursday February 6 2025 @ 3:00 PM CST

$129.00

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Industry Leader Insights

Key Trends, Economic Drivers, and Growth Projections in DFW CRE

Herbert Weitzman

Executive Chairman, Weitzman

Michele Wheeler

President and Chief Operating Officer, Jackson-Shaw

Michael Ablon

Michael Ablon is the founding partner of PegasusAblon, a multidisciplinary developer and investor focused on the integration of emerging markets and evolving demographic trends. Combining this strategy with nationally recognized institutional capital and private capital, PegasusAblon focuses its practice specifically in the Dallas/Fort Worth area–where they have developed a commanding understanding of the growth patterns and demographic shifts. Mr. Ablon has completed numerous noteworthy projects in the course of his pursuit of a cutting edge ethos. He is fortunate to have led the redevelopment of the Dallas Design District from a warehouse/showroom district of the 1950’s-‐1970’s into a vibrant neighborhood with showrooms and galleries, unique restaurants and local retailers, and lofts and apartments while maintaining the history, vibe, and character of the district’s past. In addition to the Design District, PegasusAblon has aggregated a dominant presence in the Preston Center Office Submarket, which has the highest-‐ average rent and occupancy of any office submarket in Dallas/Fort Worth. Mr. Ablon’s multifamily experience includes the creation of highly innovative developments in the high-‐growth Frisco submarket and the Design District, among others. PegasusAblon has a reputable award-‐winning focus on quality and is honored to have been recognized for Best Multifamily Design Projects, the Dallas Regional Chamber Momentum Award- Community Investor, Best Deal Award for Best Public/Private Partnership, 100 Fastest Growing Companies, and named the #1 Best Place to Work in DFW for small companies. Mr. Ablon’s work within PegasusAblon has led to the completion of over a $1 billion of investment transactions in DFW since its inception in 2007. Mr. Ablon received his Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Architecture degrees at the University of Texas at Austin, and earned his Master’s Degree from Harvard University. Early in his career, Ablon worked as an apprentice under the world- ‐renowned theorist and architect Robert Venturi in Philadelphia and has been a visiting lecturer at multiple universities including Harvard and Yale. Prior to founding PegasusAblon, Mr. Ablon held senior positions at Hillwood Development, CarrAmerica, Cousins Properties, and The Retail Connection. Among other awards and recognitions, he is a recipient of a Lloyd Warren Travelling Fellowship in Europe for the Paris Prize Competition, a two-‐time finalist for the Fulbright United States Scholar Fellowship for architectural theory, named one of the 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas/Fort Worth, and the first recipient of the Pioneer Award for Real Estate Impact in Dallas. Mr. Ablon is heavily involved in the community, including being the founding Chairman of the Trinity River Corridor LGC, focused on the development of a great new central park for Dallas - The Harold Simmons Park, Chairman of the TREC Foundation, Vice Chair of The Real Estate Council, Vice Chair of Legacy Senior Living, and on the Advisory Board of the Coalition for a New Dallas, and on the Dallas Advisory Board of BBVA Compass Bank.

PegasusAblon

Principal

Michael Ablon

Principal, PegasusAblon

Donald Braun

President, Hall Group, Hall Structured Finance

Moderator

Glenn Silva

COO, Lone Star Pace

Why You Should Attend this DFW CRE Event

What You’ll Learn

What economic factors are expected to drive commercial real estate growth in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2025? How do local policies and national economic trends influence market dynamics?
How is the rapid population growth in DFW impacting demand across different types of real estate? Which asset classes are seeing the most growth?
How will the recent Fed cut in interest rates and inflation affect development, leasing, and investment in the DFW market in 2025? Are developers adjusting their strategies to mitigate risk?
What neighborhoods and submarkets in DFW are projected to emerge as growth hotspots in 2025? Which areas are attracting the most attention from investors and developers?
What is the state of office development and leasing demand in DFW? Are companies downsizing, relocating, or rethinking their office footprints?
How are construction and labor costs affecting the development pipeline in DFW? What strategies are developers using to manage cost increases while staying competitive?
How are DFW’s transportation infrastructure improvements influencing real estate development? Are new transit lines and highway expansions opening up new areas for growth?
What investment trends are emerging in the DFW real estate market? Are institutional investors continuing to see Dallas-Fort Worth as a key market for growth?
What is the outlook for multifamily development in DFW in 2025? How are developers responding to rising construction costs and changing renter preferences?
How are developers in DFW balancing the need for affordable housing with the desire to build luxury developments? Are there new models or incentives to encourage affordable housing projects?
How are hospitality and hotel developments evolving in the DFW market? Are new developments focused on business travelers, tourists, or a mix of both?
How does the Dallas-Fort Worth market compare to other major U.S. cities in terms of real estate investment potential for 2025? What factors make DFW stand out to national and global investors?

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Event: Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the U.S., and understanding the trends driving 2025 is key to staying competitive. At this event, you’ll gain insights from top industry leaders on emerging growth areas, economic drivers, and market dynamics. Discover how shifting demographics, infrastructure developments, and economic shifts are shaping the future of DFW real estate. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or service provider, you’ll walk away with strategies to capitalize on new opportunities and build valuable

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, bankers, technology companies, and more commercial real estate decision-makers.

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!

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Agenda

Time	Activity
3:00 PM 4:00 PM	Check In and Networking
4:00 PM 4:45 PM	Industry Leader Insights Key Trends, Economic Drivers, and Growth Projections in DFW CRE
4:45 PM 6:30 PM	Cocktails And Networking

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