⚡ Texas Is Becoming America’s Data Center Capital — Here’s Why Capital Is Following 🏗️

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 26/01/2026

Texas Is Redefining the Future of Data Centers — and Capital Is Paying Attention Texas is rapidly emerging as the dominant U.S. data center market, driven by explosive AI demand, favorable development economics, and unmatched access to reliable energy infrastructure. According to projections from Bloom Energy, Texas is expected to become the nation’s largest data center hub within the next three years, with power demand projected to surge from approximately 8 gigawatts in 2025 to more than 40 gigawatts by 2028.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

🏦 Why Life Insurance Companies Are the Unsung Heroes of CRE Lending 💼

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 24/10/2025

🏦 Life Insurance Companies as CRE Lenders – Why Investors Love Them When most investors think of commercial real estate (CRE) financing, they picture banks, CMBS lenders, or private debt funds. But behind the scenes, life insurance companies—or “life cos”—have quietly become some of the most stable, competitive, and investor-friendly lenders in the industry.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

📉 What Fed Rate Cuts Mean for CRE Lending in 2025 🏦

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 04/10/2025

📉 What Fed Rate Cuts Mean for CRE Lending in 2025 The Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates are among the most important drivers of commercial real estate (CRE) lending. In 2025, as the Fed pivots toward rate cuts after several years of “higher for longer” monetary policy, commercial real estate investors and developers are asking: What does this mean for financing opportunities, loan costs, and deal-making?

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker