Aaron Clough, Realtor

05/06/2026

"Oh, how the turn tables" - Michael Scott

April 2026 delivered a sharp rebound across REIT sectors, led by Single Family Homes (+15.1%), Office (+13.6%), and Data Centers (+12.9%).

After broad weakness in March, investors rotated back into housing, recovery plays, and long-term growth sectors.

REITs Index climbed 9% in April, extending strong year-to-date outperformance. Data centers and lodging sectors led broad gains in 2026.

04/28/2026

Even though we weren't named in the article, DFW continues to see strong leasing activity in the luxury retail space. That being said, even with the strong inflow of consumers, companies, and capital, could this be a sign of things to come in the Dallas/Ft Worth?

Luxury retail slows as top brands pull back to New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, clustering on prime corridors to protect brand equity.

03/24/2026

Apollo is making a big bet (probably not the them but $1b is still a lot to me) on retail. The JV with Realty Income gives Apollo a 49% control of almost 500 single-tenant retail assets.

Both firms are positioning this as a scalable equity solution for long-term, stabilized assets. Apollo, in particular, has been actively growing its real estate platform through a series of large-scale, diversified investments. At the same time, the structure provides Realty Income with additional balance-sheet flexibility, allowing it to price equity tranches outside public markets while treating the capital as permanent.

Realty Income and Apollo launch a $1B retail joint venture, expanding Realty Income’s private capital platform.

03/16/2026

Listing | For Sale or Lease Opportunity 🚨

📍 3916 US Highway 287 N | Henrietta, TX

Excited to present a unique commercial development opportunity on Highway 287 frontage in Henrietta, TX. This versatile property offers excellent visibility, strong highway exposure, and multiple potential uses for investors or owner-users.

🔹 10 Acres Total Land
🔹 17,375 SF Retail Building
🔹 Prime Highway 287 Frontage
🔹 Sale Price: $895,000
🔹 Flexible investment opportunity with potential lease-back option

Currently home to the well-known Laguna Madre Traders Superstore, this property combines an established retail presence with substantial land for future development or expansion. The elevated hilltop setting also provides scenic views and additional potential uses for the site.

Whether you're looking to expand your retail footprint, secure a long-term investment, or redevelop a high-visibility site, this property offers exceptional potential.

📩 For more information or to schedule a tour:
Aaron Clough
Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty
📞

01/16/2026

Retail isn’t just about products anymore — it’s about people and experiences. 🛍️✨ Today’s shoppers want memorable spaces where they can gather, explore, connect and enjoy. That’s why leading brands and real estate leaders are building “experience portfolios” that mix retail, entertainment, tech and community — creating places people love to visit again and again. The future of retail is alive, in-person, and driven by experience!

01/14/2026

🏗️ DFW Commercial Real Estate: What to Watch in 2026

North Texas continues to attract people, businesses, and capital—but deals are moving carefully. Small retail, flex industrial, medical space, and land are in high demand, while larger buildings are being rethought, repositioned, or repurposed.

Developers are banking land, owner/users are paying premiums, and investors are preparing for the next wave as interest rates ease.

💬 Where do you see the biggest opportunity right now in DFW—land, retail, industrial, or office?
👇 Comment below or send a message if you want insight on what’s happening in your local submarket.

The Coldwell Banker Commercial 2026 Outlook Report show that despite rising investor and user interest, commercial real estate transactions remain constrained by tariffs, high interest rates, and elevated construction costs. While land deals and small-space pricing surge in growth markets, cap rates...

12/29/2025

Holiday retail is proving more resilient than many expected.

New data from shows U.S. holiday spending rose +4.2% YoY, with physical stores still capturing 73% of total spend—a strong signal for shopping centers and brick-and-mortar operators.

At the same time, e-commerce grew +7.8%, outpacing in-store growth as early promotions and convenience continued to drive online purchases. Wonder if it has anything to do with Black Friday sales starting on November 1? 🧐

Electronics (+5.8%) and apparel (+5.3%) led category gains.

For retail CRE, the takeaway is clear: stores remain the anchor, but omnichannel ex*****on is the growth engine—and with AI influencing product discovery.

What was best give you gave this year? Bluey was a fan favorite this year at our house.

12/11/2025

Target’s newest SoHo concept store might be thousands of miles (and a world of culture) away from Rockwall, TX — but it could be a preview of retail’s future.

As part of a $5B initiative, Target is testing a bold blend of physical retail and immersive experiences designed for digital-first generations: influencer “curated by” drops, monthly fashion showcases, beauty bars, selfie stations, and even built-in moments that turn shoppers into walking billboards.

While Target admits this isn’t the blueprint for every location (no runway shows at my local store anytime soon), it signals a broader shift.

Retailers aren’t just trying to move inventory anymore — they’re building experiences that give customers a reason to choose their store over the competition.

Is this experiential model a glimpse of what all major retailers will need to stay relevant?

What do you think?

Target SoHo store reopens with immersive retail and curated fashion as part of the brand’s effort to regain style leadership.

12/10/2025

Retailers have spent years trying to understand the “perfect customer,” often focusing on Boomers or younger digital-first shoppers. But there’s a new powerhouse emerging: Gen X.

They’re expected to make up 24% of global spending by 2030, and when paired with the rise of “Perennial” consumers (shoppers defined by mindset, not age), the old way of thinking about customers is rapidly shifting.

Brands that adapt now will build stronger connections — and stronger loyalty — for the future.

👉 How are you adjusting your strategy to meet this new type of consumer?

A new retail reality is emerging as generational shopping habits blur. Discover why Gen X is rising and how “perennial consumers” are reshaping spending power.

11/24/2025

Who would have thought a grocery store would spur on a $10B mixed use project?

If you’re from Texas, you know HEB has a very passionate following (people are camping out before their grand openings).

They’re leveraging this following and what I assume is a MASSIVE amount of consumer data to strategically buy at a good cost basis.

Consumers want them in their communities, developers want them in their projects and other retailers want to be in close proximity.

For all my Texas folks… are you a HEB fanatic or think they’re just another grocery store with great marketing?

Sought-after Texas grocery chain to open in Denton, Texas