The Federal Reserve’s mid-September decision to reduce its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points —to a range of 4.00–4.25% — marks the end of five straight pauses and signals a long-awaited shift in monetary policy. For commercial real estate, the cut offers something the market has sorely needed: a boost of confidence. After months…
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas’ C-PACE programs, administered $2.4 million in C-PACE financing for a medical office building north of Dallas. The 57,000-square-foot Independence Medical Center, located at 5501 Independence Parkway in Plano, will undergo a series of renovations funded by C-PACE. Planned upgrades include a full HVAC replacement, modernized common areas,…
In this episode of In Conversation with Lone Star PACE, Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi shares his thoughts on recession risks, inflation and shifting capital markets. CRE experts Doug Prickett and Glenn Silva also join to discuss what this all means for developers, lenders and the role of innovative financing tools like C-PACE.
In today’s complex capital markets, savvy financial professionals are seeking creative ways to fill funding gaps, manage risk and maximize returns on their projects. One increasingly popular tool that checks all of these boxes is Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing. C-PACE provides long-term, fixed-rate capital for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy…
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas C-PACE programs, alongside Nuveen Green Capital, a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions, is proud to announce ViVa Center was named Green/LEED Development of the Year at the 2025 RedNews Houston CRE Awards. The landmark project — financed in part by a $60 million Commercial…
Lone Star PACE, a leader in administering Texas’ Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, is proud to announce its selection as administrator for Grimes County’s first-ever C-PACE program. Grimes County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a C-PACE program and named Lone Star PACE administrator during its Aug. 6 meeting, signaling a commitment to…
Deferred maintenance is more than a line item on a budget — it’s a silent profit drain. Aging HVAC systems, outdated plumbing, inefficient lighting and deteriorating building envelopes can all lead to rising utility bills, frequent repair calls and declining tenant satisfaction. The longer these problems go unaddressed, the more expensive they become, both in…
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas C-PACE programs, in conjunction with Nuveen Green Capital, a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions, administered $9 million in C-PACE financing for the recapitalization of Cityscape Star Apartments, a 120,000-square-foot luxury multifamily community in the vibrant Cedars neighborhood of Dallas. The 116-unit facility at 1812…
Texas is facing a mounting water crisis, and the economic stakes are high. With demand projected to increase by more than 80% between now and 2050, the state must act swiftly to secure the future of its water resources. Without action, the state may be prone to a loss of up to $117 billion in…
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas’ C-PACE program, is pleased to announce a change to program guidelines that allows a greater portion of project costs to be financed by Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy. Keeping PACE in Texas, the stakeholder group that determines best practices for the Texas C-PACE program, has approved an…