Craft Commercial Real Estate

Craft Commercial Real Estate DFW industrial & flex tenant rep specialists. Led by Albert Berry, CCIM (TREC #628147-B). Licensed TX Broker.

Lease negotiation, site selection & tenant representation across North Texas.

09/04/2026

DFW industrial vacancy fell to 9.3% in Q2 -- the seventh straight quarterly decline. Net absorption hit 17.9 million square feet in the first half of the year, the strongest of any industrial market in the country. Rents are following: average asking rent is now $8.99/SF, even with 31.2 million square feet still under construction.

What that means for tenants: a tightening market compresses your options and your leverage at the same time. The space that fits your spec today may not still be available -- or priced the same -- in 90 days. If a lease decision is anywhere on your horizon, the cost of waiting is going up.

We track this market daily so our clients don't have to guess. Ready to see what's actually available for your specs?

📞 817-210-4040 | craftcre.com

09/04/2026

A realistic industrial or flex site search runs 60-120 days from kickoff to signed lease -- longer if permitting or buildout is involved. Starting the process assuming it'll move faster than that is how businesses end up scrambling. Where does your timeline actually put you?

09/02/2026

Most brokers at the negotiating table are working for the landlord, even when it doesn't feel that way. Tenant representation means the person across the table has no ties to the building owner — just your outcome. Who's representing you in your next deal?

08/31/2026

Confirming your intended use is actually permitted -- before you sign, not after -- sounds obvious, but it's one of the most common last-minute deal breakers. Zoning, use restrictions, and even deed restrictions can quietly rule out a space that looks perfect otherwise. It's a five-minute check that prevents a very expensive mistake. Has your intended use been verified yet?

08/28/2026

A 5% annual escalation sounds small until you run it across a 7-year term -- it compounds, and it adds up fast. Understanding how your rent actually grows over the life of the lease changes how you evaluate the deal on day one. Have you modeled your total occupancy cost, not just year-one rent?

08/26/2026

Can't find the right space off the shelf? A build-to-suit gets you the exact layout, clear height, and dock configuration your operation needs -- without the capital outlay of owning. Worth exploring before settling for a compromise. Curious if it pencils for your business?

08/24/2026

A tenant improvement allowance is a starting point for negotiation, not a fixed number the landlord hands you. What you actually get often depends on lease term, credit strength, and how the request is positioned -- not just what's listed. Leaving that on the table is one of the most common tenant mistakes. Has your TI ask been benchmarked against comparable deals?

08/21/2026

A move that looks cheaper on paper can get expensive fast -- TI shortfalls, downtime, double rent during the transition. Running the real numbers before you sign is what separates a good deal from a costly surprise. Has anyone walked you through your all-in cost yet?

08/19/2026

If your lease expires in the next 12 months, the time to start planning is now -- not six weeks before the deadline. Landlords count on tenants running out the clock before they negotiate. Getting ahead of the calendar is what gives you leverage. When does your current lease end?

08/17/2026

DFW's industrial and flex spaces are where a lot of that work actually happens — the warehouses, distribution centers, and shops that keep the region moving.

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2451 W Grapevine Mills Cir, Ste 570
Grapevine, TX
76051

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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