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Address: Dallas, TX, US
Telephone: (469)5982558

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REF is built to unify the real estate ecosystem.

Connecting DFW’s Top Developers, Investors And Civic Leaders
🏗️ Exclusive insights from the builders of North Texas.
📍 Events | 🤝 Connections | 📈 Growth
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https://reforum.net/mobile-app We connect developers, investors, builders, and professionals through curated events, conversations, and opportunities that drive real growth. In an industry where relationships matter, REF creates the space where those relationships turn into deals.
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10/17/2026

DFW just posted another balanced-market month and the number that matters for builders isn’t the headline price.

Per MetroTex Association of REALTORS® (September 2026), the Metroplex sat at 4.5 months of inventory, with 34,502 active listings and 7,228 closings (−6.6% YoY). Median sale price: $379,990 (−1.6% YoY). Typical days to sell: 95.

What that means on the ground:
1. Buyers have more options — rate buydowns and closing credits often beat a flat list-price cut for protecting comps.
2. Submarket inventory still varies. Before releasing the next phase, check months-of-supply in your ZIP, not just the MSA average.
3. Absorption assumptions from 2023–24 are stale. Model slower DOM and sharper sold-to-list discipline into your pro forma.

If you’re developing or building in North Texas right now, how are you adjusting pricing and incentives for a 4–5 month supply market?

Source: MetroTex / NTREIS via DFW Agent Magazine, Oct 13, 2026.

Join the conversation with other developers, GCs, and city stakeholders at
📞 210-756-8514
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.reforum.net

10/15/2026

📢 YOU’RE INVITED | REF CONNECT: TOWN OF LITTLE ELM

Where Little Elm’s vision meets Dallas–Fort Worth’s real estate opportunities.

Join REF DFW Chapter on October 29, 2026, for an exclusive evening featuring Mayor Curtis J. Cornelious of the Town of Little Elm, alongside senior town officials and professionals from across the real estate industry.

This is an opportunity to connect with local leadership, exchange ideas with industry peers, and gain valuable insights into the future of development in one of North Texas’s growing communities.

What to expect:
🔹 Little Elm’s growth trajectory and long-term development vision
🔹 Commercial, retail, and mixed-use development opportunities
🔹 Hospitality, entertainment, and destination development
🔹 Site selection, entitlements, and approval processes
🔹 Infrastructure, incentives, and public-private partnerships
🔹 Dinner, networking, and engaging discussions with industry professionals

📅 Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
📍 Venue: Lotus Banquets, 25691 Smotherman Rd, Suite 240, Frisco, TX 75033

Whether you’re a real estate investor, developer, broker, or industry service provider, this is your opportunity to build meaningful connections and be part of the conversation shaping North Texas.

🎟️ Reserve your seat today:
https://reforum.net/events/ref-connect-town-of-little-elm/rsvp

REF membership is free, and the event is free for REF members. Seats are limited.

📞 210-756-8514
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.reforum.net

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of connections, insights, and opportunities.

10/13/2026

💰 Are you overlooking valuable tax-saving opportunities in real estate?

Real estate investors and developers may be missing opportunities to optimize their tax deductions simply because they aren't familiar with the strategies available to them.

In this video, we discuss three important concepts worth understanding:

🏢 Cost Segregation — Identify property components that may qualify for shorter depreciation periods.

📊 Bonus Depreciation — Understand how eligible assets may qualify for accelerated tax deductions under applicable tax rules.

💡 Capital Expenditures vs. Expenses — Proper classification can make a meaningful difference in how property-related costs are treated for tax purposes.

But here's the catch: understanding the difference between active and passive losses is crucial before implementing these strategies.

At the Real Estate Forum (REF), we believe informed decisions start with the right conversations and insights.

📲 Want to connect with real estate professionals and explore more industry insights? Get in touch with REF today!

📞 469-598-2558
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.reforum.net

📌 Save this reel for your next real estate investment discussion.

💬 Have you explored cost segregation for your investment properties? Share your experience in the comments.

10/07/2026

More than a network. A community built for growth.
The real estate industry moves through relationships, ideas, opportunities, and the people behind them.

At REF, we bring real estate professionals together to build meaningful connections, exchange insights, create opportunities, and grow together.

🌎 Global Connections
📈 Accelerated Growth
🤝 Real Relationships
💡 Thought Leadership
🎯 Targeted Insights
💻 Smart Exposure

Your next opportunity could start with the right connection.
Explore REF and discover a chapter near you.

📞 469-598-2558
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.reforum.net

10/02/2026

Your tax bill is often decided long before tax season.

Yet for many business owners, tax planning starts with one question:

“How much do I owe?”

By then, many of the decisions that could have changed that number have already been made.

Your business structure.
How you reinvest your profits.
Retirement contributions.
Hiring decisions.
Available deductions and credits.
Even investments in innovation.

These aren’t just business decisions. They can also have significant tax implications.

The real opportunity isn’t simply finding ways to reduce your taxes after the year is over.

It’s planning ahead so your business decisions and tax strategy work together.

If you’re only discussing taxes with your accountant when filing season arrives, you may be starting the conversation too late.

When does tax planning start in your business — throughout the year or at tax time?

📞 469-598-2558
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.reforum.net

09/29/2026

One of the biggest advantages in real estate isn’t sitting in a spreadsheet. It’s knowing who to call.

The right city insider can help you understand the market beyond what’s publicly available.
The right lender can help you look at capital differently.

The right attorney can help you think through structure and risk.
And an experienced developer can help you avoid lessons that are expensive to learn yourself.
None of these replace doing your own homework.

They make your circle stronger when it’s time to make decisions.

That’s the value of building a real network not collecting business cards, but building relationships you can actually rely on.

Looking to expand yours?
Connect with the real estate community at REF.

📞 469-598-2558
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.reforum.net

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09/28/2026

A lot is happening across commercial real estate right now.

Rates are back in focus, office is recovering — but not evenly — and multifamily fundamentals are starting to look better.

At the same time, Texas continues to see major development activity, from industrial and life sciences to luxury and mixed-use projects.

And data centers are facing a different challenge: demand is strong, but finding enough power is becoming a bigger part of the real estate equation.

Here’s what stood out to us in late September:

01 — Capital markets
The Fed raised rates by 25 bps to 3.75%–4.0%. For CRE, that means tighter refinancing and acquisition math.

02 — Office
The recovery is happening, but Class A and prime properties are still pulling ahead of weaker assets. National vacancy remains around 17.8%.

03 — Multifamily
Vacancy is moving lower as deliveries slow, and rents are modestly higher. New development, however, is still tough to pencil.

04 — Industrial & life sciences
Houston is seeing both adaptive reuse and large-scale investment, including the redevelopment of Greenspoint Mall and Eli Lilly’s $6.5B Generation Park project.

05 — Luxury & mixed-use
Major projects are still moving in Texas, including Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin and Shivers Farm in Southlake.

06 — Data centers
Construction spending is running near 3× last year’s pace, but power availability and interconnection timelines are becoming just as important as land and capital.

That’s the market we’re watching going into the end of September.

REF | Real Estate Forum

Sources: Federal Reserve, Yardi Matrix, Northmarq, Cushman & Wakefield, Bisnow, Community Impact, ConstructConnect, RSM and Ropes & Gray.

09/24/2026

Real estate is built on relationships and the right connections can open doors to new opportunities. 🤝

With the REF App, you can stay connected with real estate professionals, join meaningful discussions, discover industry resources, and stay updated with what’s happening across the community.

Whether you’re looking to network, learn, attend events, or exchange ideas, REF keeps the community within reach.

📲 Download the REF App today and become part of the conversation.

Available on the App Store & Google Play.

🔗 Visit https://reforum.net/mobile-app to learn more.

📞 469-598-2558
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.reforum.net

09/17/2026

Before you call a property a good deal, check the insurance.

Not just the current premium.

Look at the coverage.
Look at the renewal.
Look at the property's risk profile.
And look at what happens to your numbers if that cost moves again.

Because insurance isn't sitting outside the investment model anymore.

It can change the operating expense, cash flow and ultimately the assumptions behind the deal.

For investors and developers, that makes re-underwriting more important than ever.

The market changes. Your underwriting should change with it.

REF | Real Estate Forum

📞 469-598-2558
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.reforum.net

09/15/2026

An Afternoon of Conversation, Growth & Opportunity in North Texas

REF was proud to host an engaging conversation with Councilman focused on the commercial growth and development shaping Fort Worth and the broader North Texas region.

As one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, North Texas continues to create new opportunities for businesses, developers, investors, and communities. Conversations like these give our real estate community valuable insight into the people, projects, and decisions helping shape that future.

A special thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event possible.

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