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Deals That Are Moving the Land Market
In this episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, Tim and Tom Dosch explore the current state of the Texas land market, where some deals are moving quickly, while others are stuck in neutral. So, what’s the difference? The brothers break it down: patient capital, smart timing, and strong sponsors are the key to success right now. They take a deep dive into the sharp divide in single-family development. Long-term acreage deals backed by experienced players are seeing traction, but smaller builders are running into major hurdles—everything from rising interest rates to tariffs.
They also discuss the future of multifamily investments. While institutional capital is pulling back, private investors are still leaning in, especially in dense, high-growth urban areas. One thing becomes clear: conviction is everything in this market. Industrial real estate remains the steadiest sector, with cities like Dallas and Houston continuing to attract strong demand. But, as Tim and Tom point out, half-hearted listings and poorly matched pricing are deal killers.
Drawing from active transactions and recent closings, the brothers share what’s working and what’s not, offering a firsthand look into the deals that are succeeding and the ones that are falling flat. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just observing, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate the evolving Texas real estate landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Timing and capital matter; patient, aligned capital is key to success.
- Single-family market split: large, long-term deals move; smaller ones face friction.
- Urban infill multifamily needs strong sponsorship and developer conviction.
- DFW’s industrial market stays resilient amid sector slowdowns.
- Half-hearted listings fail; pricing and timing are crucial.
- Macroeconomic headwinds slow deals.
- Experienced brokers know who can close.
In This Episode:
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[00:00] Introduction
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[01:56] Tim’s travel takeaways: Switzerland & Bulgaria
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[04:21] What types of land deals are moving now?
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[05:36] Houston’s strange market patterns
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[06:44] Single-family outlook: builder pullbacks vs. long-term plays
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[10:36] National vs. Texas-specific market slowdowns
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[13:49] How patient capital is keeping large deals alive
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[15:21] Timing + capital = success in today’s market
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[16:25] Private capital’s speed vs. institutional caution
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[18:53] Urban multifamily: where the capital’s still flowing
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[23:24] Conviction matters: sponsors with clear plans win
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[25:49] False starts kill listings—sellers must be clear and ready
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[28:11] Pricing infill sites: 2019 isn’t coming back
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[33:08] DFW industrial: slow but steady growth
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[36:48] Are tariffs more of a consumer than a material cost issue?
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[39:04] Q2 closings: how strong sponsors are still getting it done
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[40:39] The role of experience and strategy in today’s land deals
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