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Viking Enterprise LLC is part of eXp Commercial, an agent-led, cloud-based commercial real estate brokerage with agents across the globe.
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Your Trusted Katy / Fulshear & Houston Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Viking Enterprise LLC is part of eXp Commercial, an agent-led, cloud-based commercial real estate brokerage with agents across the globe.
Looking to invest, buy, sell or lease? We can help.
Looking to invest, buy, sell or lease? We can help.
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eXp Commercial - Viking Enterprise Team's real estate network provides unparalleled commercial real estate services to Tenants and Landlords around the Katy- Houston area. Our knowledge, experience, and reputation sets us apart from many firms.
A commercial property owner might have various plans that would necessitate the services of a commercial real estate broker. Some of the common scenarios include:
1. Selling the Property: If the owner decides it’s time to sell the property, a commercial real estate broker can help determine the market value, market the property effectively, and negotiate with potential buyers to get the best possible price.
2. Leasing Space: For property owners looking to lease out part or all of their commercial space, a broker can help find suitable tenants, negotiate lease terms, and ensure the lease agreements meet all legal requirements and serve the owner’s best interests.
3. Acquiring More Properties: Owners looking to expand their portfolio would benefit from a broker's knowledge of the market, access to listings, and negotiation skills to secure additional properties at favorable terms.
4. Property Management: While not all brokers offer this service, some commercial real estate brokers or their affiliates offer property management services. This can be particularly appealing for owners who prefer a hands-off approach or are managing properties from a distance.
5. Market Analysis: Owners considering future developments, renovations, or rebranding of their property might engage a broker for a comprehensive market analysis. This helps in understanding current market trends, the demand for different types of spaces, and potential returns on investment for various strategies.
6. Refinancing: In situations where a property owner is looking to refinance their property, a commercial real estate broker can provide valuable insights into the property’s current market value, assist in gathering necessary documentation, and even help in finding the best financing options.
7. Partnership or Investment Opportunities: Owners interested in exploring partnerships, joint ventures, or seeking investors for expansion or development projects might use a broker to find and vet potential partners or investors.
8. Consulting on Zoning and Use Changes: When contemplating a change in the use of the property or dealing with zoning issues, a broker with experience in local regulations and the specific property type can provide guidance and strategic planning assistance.
9. Exit Strategy Planning: For owners looking to plan an exit strategy from their investment, whether it’s through a strategic sale or a gradual winding down of operations, brokers can provide market insights, timing advice, and valuation services to optimize the exit process.
In any of these scenarios, the expertise and services provided by a commercial real estate broker can save the property owner time and money, while also providing access to a wider network of potential buyers, tenants, and industry professionals. Give us a call today!
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📉 Tariffs Didn’t Spark Inflation Like Expected — What New Research Means for Investors 🏢📊
📉 Tariffs Didn’t Spark Inflation Like Expected — What New Research Means for Investors 🏢📊
📦 Trade Wars, Inflation Myths & CRE Reality — The Tariff Story Investors Missed 🏗️💡
Tariffs, Inflation, and the Real Economic Impact Investors Need to Understand
For years, sweeping U.S. tariffs have been widely assumed to trigger sharp inflation spikes. The logic seemed straightforward: tariffs raise import costs, businesses pass those costs on, and prices rise across the economy.
New academic research challenges that assumption.
A recent analysis by Gita Gopinath of Harvard University and Brent Neiman of the University of Chicago finds that U.S. tariffs imposed during 2018–2019 — and again in 2025 — produced far more muted inflationary effects than many economists initially expected.
For commercial real estate investors and business owners, the implications are nuanced — and important.
Why Tariffs Didn’t Deliver the Inflation Shock Many Expected
The researchers found that tariffs do function as taxes on U.S. importers, but their real-world impact depends on several offsetting forces rather than simple price pass-through.
Key findings include:
·Cost absorption vs. pass-through: Many businesses absorbed tariff costs in margins rather than fully passing them to consumers.
·Rapid substitution: Buyers quickly shifted away from tariffed goods to alternative suppliers and products.
·Currency effects: A stronger U.S. dollar offset much of the import-price pressure while dampening export competitiveness.
In practice, inflation outcomes were shaped by behavior, not just policy announcements.
Announced Tariffs vs. Real Tariffs: A Critical Disconnect
One of the study’s most important conclusions is the gap between headline tariff rates and effective tariffs actually paid.
Delays, exemptions, retaliatory measures, renegotiated trade terms, and supply-chain rerouting — including substitutions under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) — significantly reduced the realized tariff burden.
Earlier tariffs focused primarily on Chinese imports were narrower and more stable, making them easier to measure. Later tariffs were broader in scope but far more fluid in execution.
For investors, this underscores a recurring theme: policy headlines rarely translate directly into economic outcomes.
Tariffs Are Still Reshaping the Economy — Just Differently
Muted inflation does not mean tariffs are inconsequential.
The research confirms:
·Historically high pass-through to import prices
·A sustained decline in China’s share of U.S. imports
·Rising input costs for domestic manufacturers
These shifts are quietly reshaping supply chains, manufacturing footprints, and regional economic growth — all of which matter deeply for commercial real estate demand.
4
What This Means for Commercial Real Estate Investors
For CRE investors and business owners, the takeaway is not complacency — it is vigilance.
Tariffs introduce second-order effects that influence:
·Industrial and logistics demand
·Manufacturing site selection
·Construction input costs
·Regional job growth
·Currency-driven capital flows
Markets tied to reshoring, nearshoring, and logistics infrastructure may benefit, while others face margin pressure from higher domestic input costs.
As U.S. trade policy continues to evolve, investors who monitor effective tariffs, supply-chain reconfiguration, and currency trends — not just headlines — will be better positioned to manage risk and identify opportunity.
Bottom Line
Tariffs have not triggered the inflation shock many feared — but they are quietly reshaping trade patterns, production decisions, and regional economies.
For commercial real estate investors, understanding these dynamics is no longer optional. Strategic flexibility, disciplined underwriting, and close attention to second-order impacts will separate winners from those reacting too late.
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https://www.commercialexchange.com/agent/653bf5593e3a3e1dcec275a6
http://expressoffers.com/[email protected]
https://app.bullpenre.com/profile/1742476177701x437444415125976000
https://author.billrapponline.com/
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https://creplaybookseries.billrapponline.com
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© 2023-2024 Bill Rapp, Broker Associate, eXp Commercial Viking Enterprise Team
eXp Commercial - Viking Enterprise team real estate network provides unparalleled commercial real estate services to Tenants and Landlords around the greater Katy & Houston MSA area. Our knowledge, experience, and reputation sets us apart from many firms.
A commercial property owner might have various plans that would necessitate the services of a commercial real estate broker. Some of the common scenarios include:
1. Selling the Property: If the owner decides it’s time to sell the property, a commercial real estate broker can help determine the market value, market the property effectively, and negotiate with potential buyers to get the best possible price.
2. Leasing Space: For property owners looking to lease out part or all of their commercial space, a broker can help find suitable tenants, negotiate lease terms, and ensure the lease agreements meet all legal requirements and serve the owner’s best interests.
3. Acquiring More Properties: Owners looking to expand their portfolio would benefit from a broker's knowledge of the market, access to listings, and negotiation skills to secure additional properties at favorable terms.
4. Property Management: While not all brokers offer this service, some commercial real estate brokers or their affiliates offer property management services. This can be particularly appealing for owners who prefer a hands-off approach or are managing properties from a distance.
5. Market Analysis: Owners considering future developments, renovations, or rebranding of their property might engage a broker for a comprehensive market analysis. This helps in understanding current market trends, the demand for different types of spaces, and potential returns on investment for various strategies.
6. Refinancing: In situations where a property owner is looking to refinance their property, a commercial real estate broker can provide valuable insights into the property’s current market value, assist in gathering necessary documentation, and even help in finding the best financing options.
7. Partnership or Investment Opportunities: Owners interested in exploring partnerships, joint ventures, or seeking investors for expansion or development projects might use a broker to find and vet potential partners or investors.
8. Consulting on Zoning and Use Changes: When contemplating a change in the use of the property or dealing with zoning issues, a broker with experience in local regulations and the specific property type can provide guidance and strategic planning assistance.
9. Exit Strategy Planning: For owners looking to plan an exit strategy from their investment, whether it’s through a strategic sale or a gradual winding down of operations, brokers can provide market insights, timing advice, and valuation services to optimize the exit process.
In any of these scenarios, the expertise and services provided by a commercial real estate broker can save the property owner time and money, while also providing access to a wider network of potential buyers, tenants, and industry professionals. Give us a call today!
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📉 Tariffs Didn’t Spark Inflation Like Expected — What New Research Means for Investors 🏢📊
📉 Tariffs Didn’t Spark Inflation Like Expected — What New Research Means for Investors 🏢📊
📦 Trade Wars, Inflation Myths & CRE Reality — The Tariff Story Investors Missed 🏗️💡
Tariffs, Inflation, and the Real Economic Impact Investors Need to Understand
For years, sweeping U.S. tariffs have been widely assumed to trigger sharp inflation spikes. The logic seemed straightforward: tariffs raise import costs, businesses pass those costs on, and prices rise across the economy.
New academic research challenges that assumption.
A recent analysis by Gita Gopinath of Harvard University and Brent Neiman of the University of Chicago finds that U.S. tariffs imposed during 2018–2019 — and again in 2025 — produced far more muted inflationary effects than many economists initially expected.
For commercial real estate investors and business owners, the implications are nuanced — and important.
Why Tariffs Didn’t Deliver the Inflation Shock Many Expected
The researchers found that tariffs do function as taxes on U.S. importers, but their real-world impact depends on several offsetting forces rather than simple price pass-through.
Key findings include:
·Cost absorption vs. pass-through: Many businesses absorbed tariff costs in margins rather than fully passing them to consumers.
·Rapid substitution: Buyers quickly shifted away from tariffed goods to alternative suppliers and products.
·Currency effects: A stronger U.S. dollar offset much of the import-price pressure while dampening export competitiveness.
In practice, inflation outcomes were shaped by behavior, not just policy announcements.
Announced Tariffs vs. Real Tariffs: A Critical Disconnect
One of the study’s most important conclusions is the gap between headline tariff rates and effective tariffs actually paid.
Delays, exemptions, retaliatory measures, renegotiated trade terms, and supply-chain rerouting — including substitutions under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) — significantly reduced the realized tariff burden.
Earlier tariffs focused primarily on Chinese imports were narrower and more stable, making them easier to measure. Later tariffs were broader in scope but far more fluid in execution.
For investors, this underscores a recurring theme: policy headlines rarely translate directly into economic outcomes.
Tariffs Are Still Reshaping the Economy — Just Differently
Muted inflation does not mean tariffs are inconsequential.
The research confirms:
·Historically high pass-through to import prices
·A sustained decline in China’s share of U.S. imports
·Rising input costs for domestic manufacturers
These shifts are quietly reshaping supply chains, manufacturing footprints, and regional economic growth — all of which matter deeply for commercial real estate demand.
4
What This Means for Commercial Real Estate Investors
For CRE investors and business owners, the takeaway is not complacency — it is vigilance.
Tariffs introduce second-order effects that influence:
·Industrial and logistics demand
·Manufacturing site selection
·Construction input costs
·Regional job growth
·Currency-driven capital flows
Markets tied to reshoring, nearshoring, and logistics infrastructure may benefit, while others face margin pressure from higher domestic input costs.
As U.S. trade policy continues to evolve, investors who monitor effective tariffs, supply-chain reconfiguration, and currency trends — not just headlines — will be better positioned to manage risk and identify opportunity.
Bottom Line
Tariffs have not triggered the inflation shock many feared — but they are quietly reshaping trade patterns, production decisions, and regional economies.
For commercial real estate investors, understanding these dynamics is no longer optional. Strategic flexibility, disciplined underwriting, and close attention to second-order impacts will separate winners from those reacting too late.
https://www.houstonrealestatebrokerage.com/
https://www.houstonrealestatebrokerage.com/houston-cre-navigator
https://www.commercialexchange.com/agent/653bf5593e3a3e1dcec275a6
http://expressoffers.com/[email protected]
https://app.bullpenre.com/profile/1742476177701x437444415125976000
https://author.billrapponline.com/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32Z5BH2
https://veed.cello.so/FOmzTty6oi9
https://creplaybookseries.billrapponline.com
https://creplaybook.billrapponline.com/
© 2023-2024 Bill Rapp, Broker Associate, eXp Commercial Viking Enterprise Team
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