If you’re in commercial real estate and not paying attention to DFW… you’re already behind.

National CRE firms aren’t just “expanding” into Dallas–Fort Worth anymore.
They’re buying their way in.
And that tells you everything you need to know.
DFW has quietly — and now very loudly — become the crown jewel of U.S. commercial real estate.

Here’s what’s actually happening:
📍 National firms are acquiring local players as their fastest path into North Texas.
 1. Colliers picking up Greystone’s local multifamily investment team.
 2. Cresa acquiring Fischer after merging with ESRP (yes, the Staubach / Emmitt Smith lineage).
 3. Stewart Information Services acquiring Lewisville-based MCS.

This isn’t coincidence.
This is strategy.
DFW has always been a breeding ground for CRE heavyweights — CBRE, Hillwood, Trammell Crow, Staubach, JLL.

But now? The acceleration is undeniable.
Why DFW?
✔ Pro-business climate
✔ Deep local relationships that actually close deals
✔ Talent + capital + credibility
✔ Celebrity operators and institutional influence (Jerry Jones, Mark Cuban, and more)
And then there’s “Y’all Street.”
With the TXSE launching (backed by $120M) and firms like Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo expanding here, DFW isn’t just a CRE hub — it’s becoming a financial command center.

The data backs it up:
📊 100 corporate HQ relocations from 2018–2024 (nearly 20% of all U.S. moves)
📊 $18B in CRE investment sales projected for 2025
📊 Ranked #1 in ULI/PwC’s 2026 Emerging Trends in Real Estate

💡 The takeaway?
DFW isn’t just “a good market.”
It’s the proving ground.
If you can build, scale, and win here — you can do it anywhere.
And if you’re still “watching from the sidelines”…
The market has already moved on.

👇 Curious to hear from others in CRE:
Are you already in DFW — or planning your entry?
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