CREN (Commercial Real Estate Network)

CREN (Commercial Real Estate Network) CREN is a 501(c)(6) non-for-profit organization focused on bringing together commercial real estate practitioners to learn, grow, and excel.

At our September Luncheon, Dr. Ted C. Jones walked through the forces driving the U.S. and Houston economies, and how cl...
10/13/2026

At our September Luncheon, Dr. Ted C. Jones walked through the forces driving the U.S. and Houston economies, and how closely they move together.

From energy and technology to the cost of capital and the kinds of jobs Houston is adding, each one shapes demand for commercial real estate.

Swipe through the six forces he says to watch.

Follow CREN for what's next.

Thank you to everyone who joined CREN and HAGGL at Kirby Ice House on September 29!Two networks, one room, and a lot of ...
10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined CREN and HAGGL at Kirby Ice House on September 29!

Two networks, one room, and a lot of great conversations. Events like this are where introductions turn into relationships, and relationships turn into business.

Missed this one? Follow along so you don't miss the next one.

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10/06/2026

Ever wondered what a CREN Happy Hour looks like? Here's September 29 with HAGGL at Kirby Ice House: Houston's commercial real estate community, good conversation, and new connections made in the room.

Our next Happy Hour is Wednesday, November 18, 5–7 PM at On the Kirb on 59. RSVP at crengulfcoast.com.

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At our September luncheon, Dr. Ted C. Jones kept coming back to one idea: creativity.In commercial real estate, that can...
10/02/2026

At our September luncheon, Dr. Ted C. Jones kept coming back to one idea: creativity.

In commercial real estate, that can mean looking beyond what a property is today and asking what else it could become.

A different use. A different tenant mix. A different way to position the deal. Sometimes the opportunity is already there — it just takes someone willing to see it differently.

What are you seeing in the market that others might be overlooking?

PlainsCapital Bank has served Texas businesses and communities since 1988, with more than 50 locations across the state....
09/30/2026

PlainsCapital Bank has served Texas businesses and communities since 1988, with more than 50 locations across the state. Their team works with businesses of all sizes through commercial banking, lending, treasury management, private banking, and wealth management services.

For Houston’s commercial real estate community specifically, PlainsCapital provides financing for developers, investors, and builders across property types including multifamily, retail, hospitality, office, healthcare, and industrial/warehouse projects. Their approach is built around local market knowledge and relationship-based banking.

We’re proud to have PlainsCapital Bank as a CREN Gulf Coast sponsor and appreciate their continued support of Houston’s commercial real estate community.

Learn more at PlainsCapital.com.

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Photography shouldn’t just document a space—it should help tell the story behind it.In our latest CREN Insights feature,...
09/25/2026

Photography shouldn’t just document a space—it should help tell the story behind it.

In our latest CREN Insights feature, TK Images shares how strong visual content can become a long-term brand asset across websites, social media, leasing materials, presentations, publications, and more.

Read the full article to learn how TK Images approaches real estate and architectural photography with the bigger picture in mind.

Read the full article: https://www.crengulfcoast.com/resources-1/more-than-a-first-impression-how-tk-images-turns-spaces-into-brand-assets

CREN President, Quenton Rockwell, will be moderating an interesting panel Thursday. If you’re interested in commercial r...
09/22/2026

CREN President, Quenton Rockwell, will be moderating an interesting panel Thursday. If you’re interested in commercial real estate and what the panelists have to say, please register: http://www.sarepevents.com/

Join CREN + HAGGL for a joint Happy Hour on September 29! 🍸Come connect with Houston’s commercial real estate community ...
09/22/2026

Join CREN + HAGGL for a joint Happy Hour on September 29! 🍸

Come connect with Houston’s commercial real estate community for an afternoon of networking, conversation, and a few drinks at Kirby Icehouse.

📍 Kirby Icehouse — 1421 N Loop W.
🗓 September 29, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM

RSVP here: https://www.crengulfcoast.com/events

We’ll see you there! 🥂

A great afternoon with CREN Gulf Coast! Thank you to Dr. Ted C. Jones for sharing his insight with us, to our sponsors f...
09/17/2026

A great afternoon with CREN Gulf Coast!

Thank you to Dr. Ted C. Jones for sharing his insight with us, to our sponsors for their continued support, to everyone who joined us, and to our Board for helping make another meaningful luncheon possible.

We’re grateful for the people who continue to show up, connect, and strengthen Houston’s commercial real estate community.

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25250 NW Freeway, Ste. 200
Houston, TX
77429

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+17132752601

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