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2013-06-18
Bright Realty Gets McDermott Plaza 100% Leased
Bright Realty brokered two new leases in Plano’s McDermott Plaza
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Bright Realty Gets McDermott Plaza 100% Leased
Bright Realty brokered two new leases in Plano’s McDermott Plaza at the intersection of McDermott and Coit roads. A 907-square foot Appletree Flowers & Gifts and the 824-square foot Word Math Plus, a tutoring service, bring the site to 100 percent capacity. Britton Lankford and Tim McNutt of Bright Realty represented the landlord in both leases. George Tanghongs of Lee & Associates represented tenant Appletree Flowers & Gifts. |
| | | 2013-04-08
Bright Realty Cleans Up in Flower Mound
Realty brokered the lease of a 1,353 square foot MaidPro Flower Mound
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Bright Realty Cleans Up in Flower Mound
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,353 square foot MaidPro Flower Mound. The new maid service will be located in Wentwood Village at 500 Flower Mound Road. Britton Lankford and Tim McNutt, Jr. of Bright Realty represented the landlord in the transaction. |
| | | 2013-03-12
Bright Realty Leases Space for Puppyhood
2,282 square foot Puppyhood in the master-planned Castle Hills community in Lewisville
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Bright Realty Leases Space for Puppyhood
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,282 square foot Puppyhood in the master-planned Castle Hills community in Lewisville. The new doggie day care and grooming company will be located in the Castle Hills Village Shops. Puppyhood is slated to open May 2013, just in time for the dog days of summer. Kerry Assa of Bright Realty represented the landlord. |
| | | 2013-03-01
Bill Knotts Joins Bright Realty as Executive Vice President
Bill Knotts has joined the Bright Realty team as Executive Vice President
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Bill Knotts Joins Bright Realty as Executive Vice President
Bill Knotts has joined the Bright Realty team as Executive Vice President. In his role, Knotts will oversee commercial leasing and brokerage, corporate services, project management and development as well as property management for the firm. Knotts will work to grow Bright Realty’s already impressive list of established clients and add to its list of high-profile assignments. His team will continue to focus heavily on The Bridges at Castle Hills, a 1.5 million square foot mixed-use project slated to break ground in 2014.
Knotts joins Bright Realty with more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, including corporate real estate management and development as well as portfolio management, transaction management, lease administration, facility management and program management. Prior to joining the Bright Realty team, he served as Senior Managing Director for both Cushman & Wakefield and CB Richard Ellis and as VP of corporate real estate for RadioShack. Knotts holds a bachelor of science from Texas A&M University. He is a founding member of the Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council. Knotts is also an active member of CoreNet Global, a CoreNet MCR candidate and has served as an instructor for BOMI.
“Bright Realty has the leadership and foundation in place to be one of the best commercial real estate firms in Texas,” said Knotts. “I look forward to working with such a talented team and being a part of its continued growth and success.”
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| | | 2013-02-12
Bright Realty Leases Space in Frisco’s Hall Office Park
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,106 square foot office space
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Bright Realty Leases Space in Frisco’s Hall Office Park
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,106 square foot office space for CR Mining in Frisco. The new site will be located the 162-acre Hall Office Park development at 6801 Gaylord Parkway. Sarah Jones of Bright Realty represented the tenant in the transaction; Tammy Nellis represented the landlord. |
| | | 2013-02-07
Bright Realty Leases Space for Murphy State Farm
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,499 square foot State Farm office
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Bright Realty Leases Space for Murphy State Farm
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,499 square foot State Farm office in Murphy. The new insurance office will be located at Murphy Forum Plaza at 703 East F.M. 544. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the landlord in the transaction. David Hock of Fathom Realty represented the tenant. |
| | | 2013-01-25
Bright Realty Leases Space to Nail Idol; Completes Leasing for Custer Square
Bright Realty leased a 2,894 square foot space
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Bright Realty Leases Space to Nail Idol; Completes Leasing for Custer Square
Bright Realty leased a 2,894 square foot space to Nail Idol in Allen, TX. The new nail salon is at Custer Square, a 10,700-plus square foot site at the northeast quadrant of Custer and Hedgcoxe roads in Allen. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the landlord, Custer Square Ventures. The Nail Idol lease completes the Custer Square project, which Bright Realty leased from start to finish. Nail Idol joins Palio’s Pizza Café, Paragon Dentistry and Rendon Orthodontic Care. |
| | | 2013-01-18
Moving In
Two years before its scheduled store opening, Nebraska Furniture Mart is turning The Colony into a hot buy.
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| | | 2013-01-15
Bright Realty Brokers Murphy Land Deal to Murphy Church
Bright Realty brokered the sale of 1.4 acres of land
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Bright Realty Brokers Murphy Land Deal to Murphy Church
Bright Realty brokered the sale of 1.4 acres of land on the NW quadrant of FM 544 and McCreary Road in Murphy for Elevate Church. Britton Lankford with Bright Realty represented the seller; John Muzyka with Service Realty represented the buyer. |
| | | 2013-01-14
Bright Realty Brings Bundt Cakes, Balloons and Braces to Busy Castle Hills Village Shops
Bright Realty brokered three leases in the growing Castle Hills Village Shops
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Bright Realty Brings Bundt Cakes, Balloons and Braces to Busy Castle Hills Village Shops
Bright Realty brokered three leases in the growing Castle Hills Village Shops, located in the master-planned Castle Hills community in Lewisville. Kerry Assa represented the landlord in the 1,052 square foot lease for I Like Big Bundts, a bakery specializing in specialty cakes, in Phase II of the Village Shops. Assa brokered the renewal of the 765 square foot Celebrate It Balloon retail shop, specializing in special event items and gifts, also in Phase II of the shops. In the new Phase III of the shops, scheduled to open in the spring of 2013, Assa represented the landlord in the 2,768 square foot lease for an orthodontic practice, Dr. Ian Ballou Orthodontics. In that deal, Mark Pittman of Wynnmark Commercial represented the tenant.
Castle Hills Village Shops Phases I and II feature more than 82,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space. Bright Realty began development on Phase III of the shops in late 2012, adding 18,543 square feet for retail and restaurant tenants and 29,943 square feet of successfully pre-leased office space. The Village Shops also features a one-acre-plus outdoor Plaza featuring tree-shaded walkways, gardens, numerous water features, a permanent stage with movie screen, and outdoor shaded seating.
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| | | 2013-01-03
Bright Realty Leases Space for Plano Einstein’s
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,000 square foot Einstein’s Bros. Bagels
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Bright Realty Leases Space for Plano Einstein’s
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,000 square foot Einstein’s Bros. Bagels in Plano. The new bagel and sandwich shop is located at 1501 Preston Road, in the Preston Plano Parkway Center at Preston and Plano Parkway. David Choe of Bright Realty represented the tenant; Douglas Wilder of Global Realty represented the landlord. |
| | | 2012-12-21
Bright Realty Leases Space for Plano Liberty Tax
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,200 square foot Liberty Tax
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Bright Realty Leases Space for Plano Liberty Tax
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,200 square foot Liberty Tax in Plano. The new tax preparation office will be located at 6832 Coit Rd. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the landlord in the transaction. |
| | | 2012-12-14
Bright Realty Brokers Site for MT Reynolds Investments
Sarah Jones of Bright Realty brokered a lease for MT Reynolds Investments, LLC
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Bright Realty Brokers Site for MT Reynolds Investments
Sarah Jones of Bright Realty brokered a lease for MT Reynolds Investments, LLC in Grand Prairie. The 2,888 square foot office space will be located at 1901 N. Highway 360. Jones also negotiated a lease renewal for The Experts at Parkway Centre IV located at 2701 Dallas Parkway in Plano. |
| | | 2012-12-12
Bright Realty Brokers Site for Soulfire Pizza
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,012 square foot site for Soulfire Pizza
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Bright Realty Brokers Site for Soulfire Pizza
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,012 square foot site for Soulfire Pizza in Frisco. The new pizza place will be located at Frisco Bridges North, at the northwest corner of Preston Road and Warren Parkway.
Britton Lankford with Bright Realty represented the tenant; Blake Shipp with The Weitzman Group represented the landlord.
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| | | 2012-11-29
Bright Realty Brings More Bagels to Houston Area
Bright Realty brokered the leases for two Einstein’s Bagels
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Bright Realty Brings More Bagels to Houston Area
Bright Realty brokered the leases for two Einstein’s Bagels in the Houston area. One is located in The Woodlands at 3375 College Park Drive; the second in Conroe at 2121 W. Davis Street. Both are free-standing 2,560 square foot spaces.
David Choe of Bright Realty represented the tenant; Jeanette Moon of Blue Moon Realty Advisors, Inc. represented the landlord.
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| | | 2012-11-29
Bright Realty Brokers Sale in Dallas’ Medical District
Bright Realty brokered the sale of a property in Dallas’ medical district
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Bright Realty Brokers Sale in Dallas’ Medical District
Bright Realty brokered the sale of a property in Dallas’ medical district. The property is located at 4501 Maple Avenue, just west of the Dallas North Tollway. The three-tenant retail center features 4,658 square feet situated on just under one acre of land. Bright Realty’s David Choe represented the buyer; Tommy Tucker of UCR Investments represented the seller. |
| | | 2012-11-09
Bright Realty Leases Spaces in Castle Hills Village Shops
Two Spaces Go to Well-Known Restaurateur
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Bright Realty Leases Spaces in Castle Hills Village Shops
Two new restaurants, operated by a well-known local restaurateur, will be moving into the growing Castle Hills Village Shops, located in the master-planned Castle Hills community at 2540 King Arthur Blvd in Lewisville. Three additional leases have also been signed.
Barry Tate, owner and operator of The Londoner restaurants in Dallas, Frisco, Addison and Allen, as well as the Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie in Allen, will open both The Hills restaurant and Pizza Gallery in Castle Hills. The 1,954 square foot Pizza Gallery will feature wood-fired pizza, pasta and salads, and a full bar and patio. The Hills, a 2,582 square foot space with a casual sports bar feel, will offer a variety of “American comfort foods” such as burgers, fries and sandwiches and will also have a full far and patio. Kerry Assa of Bright Realty represented the landlord in the transaction; Irene Aleman of Reno Group Realty represented the tenant. Both restaurants are expected to be open in early 2013.
The additional leases include a 1,100 square foot Kim’s Alterations brokered by Assa and the renewed 1,260 square foot lease for Renee Mears Realtors brokered by Assa with Irene Aleman of Reno Group Realty representing the tenant. A Terminex office will also open in the Village Shops, brokered by Bright Realty’s Sarah Jones.
“We’re excited to welcome our new tenants to the Castle Hills community, which is currently home to approximately 9,000 residents and is still growing,” said Tim McNutt, Bright Realty executive vice president. “These new tenants will offer new entertainment and restaurant options to the community, as well as conveniences.”
The Castle Hills Village Shops include numerous retail, entertainment and office tenants such as restaurants, medical offices, convenience and liquor stores, a spa, karate and dance studios, nail and hair salons, and financial services. In addition to the retail, office and entertainment space, the area features a one-acre-plus outdoor Plaza featuring tree-shaded walkways, gardens, numerous water features, a permanent stage with movie screen, and outdoor shaded seating. The Plaza serves as a neighborhood gathering place and venue for developer-sponsored community events such as free movie nights, holiday festivals and live concerts. A new phase of the Village Shops offering more retail and restaurant space is under construction with an expected completion in spring 2013.
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| | | 2012-11-06
Bright Realty Awarded Leasing Assignment for McKinney’s Adriatica Village
– Bright Realty has the exclusive leasing assignment for Phase I of The Harbor at Adriatica
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Bright Realty Awarded Leasing Assignment for McKinney’s Adriatica Village
Bright Realty has the exclusive leasing assignment for Phase I of The Harbor at Adriatica, 14,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space facing Lake Stonebridge in McKinney. In addition to the restaurant and retail space, Adriatica Village features residential property, office and commercial space, and indoor and outdoor entertainment areas. Adriatica encompasses 45 acres at Virginia Pkwy. and Stonebridge Dr. within Stonebridge Ranch. Both Tony Albanese and Britton Lankford of Bright Realty will be representing the landlord.
“We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting new development,” said Tim McNutt, Bright Realty executive vice president. “McKinney is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and we look forward to contributing to Adriatica’s growth and success as it will be a dynamic destination.” Bright Realty is seeking new tenants to join current Adriatica tenants such as Starbucks, Cavallis Wood-Fired Pizza, Zen Zen Wine Bistro, The Guitar Sanctuary, Silk Road Thai Cuisine and more.
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| | | 2012-11-01
Bright Realty Leases Space at Flower Mound’s Wentwood Shopping Center
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,177 square foot space for Bodyworks Massage
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Bright Realty Leases Space at Flower Mound’s Wentwood Shopping Center
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,177 square foot space for Bodyworks Massage Therapy in Flower Mound. The new space will be located at 500 Flower Mound Rd. at Wentwood Shopping Center. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the landlord; Linda Alexander of Stream Realty Partners represented the tenant. |
| | | 2012-11-01
Bright Realty Leases Space for Durant H&R Block
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,500 square foot space for H&R Block
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Bright Realty Leases Space for Durant H&R Block
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,500 square foot space for H&R Block in Durant, Oklahoma. The new tax preparation office will be located at 3601 Main Street at Cross Creek Shopping Center. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the landlord in the transaction. |
| | | 2012-10-24
Bright Realty Leases Space at Shops at Bethany
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,550 square foot space for Lucky Paws Pet Lodge
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Bright Realty Leases Space at Shops at Bethany
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,550 square foot space for Lucky Paws Pet Lodge in Allen. The doggie daycare, grooming and boarding facility will be located at 740 S. Greenville Ave. at the Shops at Bethany. Britton Lankford and Kerry Assa of Bright Realty represented the landlord; Erick Marquez of ReMax Commercial represented the tenant. |
| | | 2012-10-12
Bright Realty Brokers Space in Frisco’s Mateo Office Park
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,826 square foot site for Interlinc Mortgage Services
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Bright Realty Brokers Space in Frisco’s Mateo Office Park
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,826 square foot site for Interlinc Mortgage Services in Frisco. Interlinc, which specializes in Texas and Oklahoma mortgages, will be located in Mateo Office Park at 8501 Wade Blvd. Sarah Jones represented the tenant; Joe Martinez and Sandy Bardes of Legacy Commercial represented the landlord. |
| | | 2012-10-02
Bright Realty Actively Pursuing Land Sales on 16.9 Acres on High Traffic Hwy. 121 Corridor
Realty has the sales assignment for a 16.9 acre retail tract
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Bright Realty Actively Pursuing Land Sales on 16.9 Acres on High Traffic Hwy. 121 Corridor
Bright Realty has the sales assignment for a 16.9 acre retail tract (from one to five-plus acres in size) fronting Hwy. 121 between Josey Lane and Plano Parkway. The site sits between Super Target and the recently announced Nebraska Furniture Mart. The site is located in a heavy traffic area among several established large retailers, directly on the Hwy. 121 eastbound exit ramp. It can be divided into multiple pad sites, if needed.
“This site offers substantial activity due to the already-established nearby Super Target, Wal-Mart Supercenter and Home Depot,” said Tim McNutt, Bright Realty executive vice president. “It is situated adjacent to the upcoming Nebraska Furniture Mart, which broke ground this month, giving it even greater exposure with its estimated $600 million in annual sales,” he added. In addition, the property is close to the corporate offices of Sysco, JC Penney and Frito-Lay.
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| | | 2012-10-01
Bright Realty Leases Space at McDermott Plaza
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,279 square foot space
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Bright Realty Leases Space at McDermott Plaza
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,279 square foot space for New Balliet Salon in Plano. The beauty salon will be located at 3916 McDermott Road at McDermott Plaza. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the landlord; Shaloo Juneja of Citiwide Alliance Realty represented the tenant. |
| | | 2012-09-25
Castle Hills Village Shops Expansion Underway
Bright Realty began development of the next phase of the Castle Hills Village Shops
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Castle Hills Village Shops Expansion Underway
Bright Realty acquired the sales assignment for a very desirable 32-acre retail site located on the southeast corner of Hwy. 121 and Josey Lane, just west of Plano Parkway. The site is located in a heavy traffic area among several established large retailers, directly on the Hwy. 121 eastbound exit ramp. It can be divided into multiple pad sites, if needed.
“This site offers substantial activity due to the already-established nearby SuperTarget, Walmart Supercenter and Home Depot,” said Tim McNutt, Bright Realty executive vice president. “It is situated adjacent to the upcoming Nebraska Furniture Mart, which broke ground this month, giving it even greater exposure,” he added. In addition, the property is close to the corporate offices of Sysco, JC Penney and FritoLay.
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| | | 2012-08-28
The Lakes at Castle Hills Announces New Executive Chef
Chef Eric Lokke Brings New Menu to the Lakes: Comfort Food with a Mexican Twist
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The Lakes at Castle Hills Announces New Executive Chef
The Lakes at Castle Hills golf course and club is pleased to announce the appointment of a new executive chef. Eric Lokke will bring his unique recipes, which reflect Texas comfort food with a Mexican twist, to the club.
Chef Eric was raised on his family’s southern comfort food and discovered his love for cooking while working as a prep cook at Hollywood’s Kodak Studios. He attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Dallas and, after graduation, worked as chef in well-known Italian restaurants and steakhouses. Over the years, he has created his own style of food: a fusion of his favorite Southern and Mexican recipes, influenced by his Texas roots and California restaurant experience.
Chef Eric’s new menu at The Lakes at Castle Hills will feature appetizers such as fried chicken and waffles, a recipe of crispy breaded fried chicken wings on maple-bacon waffles with an ancho chile maple syrup. His par 3 sliders will also be popular appetizers. The trio of sliders will include bacon cheeseburger, lamb with mint yogurt sauce, and buffalo chicken with ranch and bleu cheese crumbles. His entrée menu will feature honey bourbon marinated shrimp with jalapeno-bacon-cheddar grits as well as a Texas meatloaf topped with jalapeno gravy. As with all of the fare, desserts and breads will be made from scratch in The Lakes’ kitchen.
“I’m looking forward to bringing a distinctive menu and one-of-a-kind recipes to The Lakes at Castle Hills,” said Chef Eric. “While the presentation will be unique to The Lakes, the recipes will feature flavor combinations that we Southerners have known and appreciated all our lives.”
“Eric’s cuisine, sense of humor and approach to hospitality make our guests feel welcome, comfortable and at home each and every visit,” said Chris Martinez, The Lakes at Castle Hills general manager. “We are already getting great feedback on his unique recipes and look forward to sharing them with all of our guests.”
In addition to his experience as a restaurant chef, Chef Eric has also served as a special event chef for high profile guests such as President George W. Bush, the Dallas Stars, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Mavericks and Ross Perot. He also worked as a standup comedian and has been featured on The Simple Life with Paris Hilton and Larry King Live.
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| | | 2012-08-14
Bright Realty Brokers Lease for Spirit Halloween in Sherman
Bright Realty brokered a new lease for a 13,500 square foot Spirit Halloween in Sherman, Texas
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Bright Realty Brokers Lease for Spirit Halloween in Sherman
Bright Realty brokered a new lease for a 13,500 square foot Spirit Halloween in Sherman, Texas. The new Halloween superstore is located at 1909 Texoma Parkway. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the tenant; Dean Gilbert, Jr. of Dean Gilbert Realtors represented the landlord. |
| | | 2012-08-13
Bright Realty Leases Space in Castle Hills Village Shops
Miller Consulting Services will be moving into the growing Castle Hills Village Shops
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Bright Realty Leases Space in Castle Hills Village Shops
Miller Consulting Services (MCS), a consulting company specializing in regulatory compliance in the oil and gas industry, will be moving into the growing Castle Hills Village Shops. Bright Realty brokered the lease for a 4,012 square foot MCS site in Phase II of the Castle Hills Village Shops, located in the master-planned Castle Hills community at 2540 King Arthur Blvd in Lewisville. Sarah Jones with Bright Realty represented the landlord; Jason Brecheen and Tyler Howarth of Swearingen Realty Group represented the tenant. In addition to business and retail establishments, the Castle Hills Village Shops features a one-acre-plus outdoor Plaza featuring tree-shaded walkways, gardens, numerous water features, a permanent stage and outdoor seating, all which serve as a venue for community events and neighborhood gathering place. |
| | | 2012-08-09
42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open Goes to Nathan Tyler in Playoff Win
The 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open ended in dramatic fashion
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42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open Goes to Nathan Tyler in Playoff Win
The 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open ended in dramatic fashion with Nathan Tyler of Phoenix, Arizona, capturing the title by birdieing the first hole in a sudden-death, three-man playoff. Tyler shot rounds of 71-70-70-69 for a four-round total of 8-under par, 280. Tyler bested his top-ten finish from last year's Texas State Open and took home the first place prize money of $25,000.
Jamie Elliott of Coppell, Texas, and Dustin Risdon of McKinney, Texas, also finished the day at 8-under par to force the playoff. Elliott shot rounds of 72-71-70-67-280, and Risdon had rounds of 73-71-67-69-280. Matthew Vela of San Antonio and Pat Grady of Broomfield, Colorado, finished the championship tied for fourth at four-under par, 284. Kolton Crawford of Mansfield, Texas, finished the championship at one-under par, 287 to capture low-amateur honors. Crawford is currently playing golf at the University of Arkansas.
"The Lakes at Castle Hills was an exceptional venue for this year's Bright Realty Texas State Open," said Mark Harrison, executive director for the Northern Texas PGA. "The feedback we received from the contestants was exceptional. They loved the layout, conditioning and the fact that the course provided a fair, but challenging test.”
The Texas State Open has a proud history of outstanding venues such as Champions Golf Club, Stonebridge Country Club, Horseshoe Bay, and The Woodlands and champions such as Lee Trevino, Ben Crenshaw and Jeff Maggert.
"The course was playing difficult to say the least. It was almost like a U.S. Open set up,” said Tyler. “You had to hit it in the fairway to hold the greens, and you had to hit the greens to make par. It was a great test. There weren’t a lot of places where you could attack, so I tried to make birdies on the holes I thought I could, and just hang in there on the others. It took extreme patience."
The 72-hole stroke play event consisted of 144 contestants. Following 36-holes, the field was cut to the low 50 scores and ties. 50 players survived the 148 (+4) cut. 46 professionals and 4 amateurs played the weekend rounds. All four rounds were contested at The Lakes at Castle Hills, a 7,256 yard, par 72 layout located in Lewisville. The total purse was $125,000.
“The team of dedicated professionals at The Lakes at Castle Hills delivered an outstanding golf course, customer service and amenities,” added Harrison. “We are already looking forward to next year's championship as we know it will even be bigger and better."
“We are pleased to host such a significant tournament and impressive group of golfers with the Bright Realty Texas State Open. We look forward to an equally exciting 2013 Texas State Open at The Lakes,” said Chris Martinez, The Lakes at Castle Hills general manager.
In addition to the Texas State Open, The Lakes recently hosted the NTPGA Texas Women’s Open. Bright Realty also recently sponsored 2012 Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fundraising golf event at The Lakes at Castle Hills. That tournament is rated as one of the top 10 charity golf events in the DFW area by the Dallas Business Journal.
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Tyler Captures 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open
Tyler of Tucson, Arizona captured the 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open
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Tyler Captures 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open
Nathan Tyler of Tucson, Arizona captured the 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open in dramatic fashion by birding the first hole in a sudden-death, three-man playoff. Tyler shot rounds of 71-70-70-69 for a four-round total of 8-under par, 280. Tyler bested his top-ten finish from last year's Texas State Open and took home the first place prize money of $25,000.
"Today I was really just trying to downplay what I was playing for," said Tyler. "The course was playing difficult to say the least. It was almost like a U.S. Open set up. You had to hit it in the fairway to hold the greens, and you had to hit the greens to make par. It was a great test. There were not a lot of places where you could attack, so I tried to make birdies on the holes I thought I could, and just hang in there on the others. It took extreme patience."
Jamie Elliott of Coppell, Texas and Dustin Risdon of McKinney, Texas also finished the day at 8-under par to force the playoff. Elliott shot rounds of 72-71-70-67-280, and Risdon had rounds of 73-71-67-69-280. Matthew Vela of San Antonio, Texas and Pat Grady of Broomfield, Colorado finished the championship tied for fourth at four-under par, 284.
Kolton Crawford (a) of Mansfield, Texas finished the championship at one-under par, 287 to capture low-amateur honors. Crawford is currently playing golf at the University of Arkansas. He just completed his freshman year and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. Crawford was exempt into the field by finishing third in the amateur division at last year's Texas State Open.
The 72-hole stroke play event consisted of 144 contestants. Following 36-holes, the field was cut to the low 50 scores and ties. 50 players survived the 148 (+4) cut. 46 professionals and 4 amateurs played the weekend rounds. All four rounds were contested at The Lakes at Castle Hills, a 7,256 yard, par 72 layout located in Lewisville. The total purse was $125,000.
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| | | 2012-07-31
Bright Realty Brokers Lease for Spirit Halloween in Midland
Bright Realty brokered a new lease for a 4,285 square foot Spirit Halloween in Midland, Texas
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Bright Realty Brokers Lease for Spirit Halloween in Midland
Bright Realty brokered a new lease for a 4,285 square foot Spirit Halloween in Midland, Texas. The new Halloween superstore is located at the Colonnade at Polo Park, located at the northeast corner of North Garfield Street and Loop 250. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the tenant; Jordan Cluff of Woodcrest Brokerage Services represented the landlord. |
| | | 2012-07-31
Bright Realty Acquires Leasing of Arlington’s Woodland West
Bright Realty has acquired the leasing for Woodland West shopping center
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Bright Realty Acquires Leasing of Arlington’s Woodland West
Bright Realty has acquired the leasing for Woodland West shopping center, a 176,414 SF retail center located near Interstate 30 in central Arlington. The site is anchored by a Tom Thumb grocery store and has more than 21,505 square feet of in-line retail space available for lease. Woodland West is located at 1112 – through 2833 West Park Row Dr. New tenants would join Tom Thumb, Quizno’s, Papa John’s Pizza, Tuesday Morning and several established and high-traffic retailers. Britton Lankford and Tony Albanese of Bright Realty will represent the property owner in Woodland West shopping center leases. |
| | | 2012-07-31
Bright Realty Texas State Open Pro-Am Results
The Bright Realty Texas State Open Pro-Am was held today at The Lakes at Castle Hills in Lewisville
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Bright Realty Texas State Open Pro-Am Results
The Bright Realty Texas State Open Pro-Am was held today at The Lakes at Castle Hills in Lewisville. The Pro-Am consisted of 28 teams competing in a low gross plus low net ball format with a separate professional division. The team of Ray Richmond of Spring, Texas and three amateurs, Larry Boatner, Logan Boatner and Scotty Bryant took home first place and each amateur received a Nike VR-S driver with UST Mamiya PROFORCE VTS 65 shaft.
Brian Norman of The Colony, Texas, Stuart Deane of Arlington, Texas, Hudson Johnson of Longview, Texas and Will Osborne of Fort Worth, Texas all tied for 1st place in the professional division with rounds of even par, 72.
The Bright Realty Texas State Open Pro-Am precedes the 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open, to be contested on Thursday, August 2 through Sunday, August 5 at The Lakes at Castle Hills. The Championship will be a 72-hole stroke play event consisting of 144 professionals and amateurs playing for a projected purse of $125,000. The field will play 36 holes before being cut to the low 50 scores and ties. The 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open is presented by UST Mamiya.
For further information about the 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open, please contact the Northern Texas PGA at (214) 420-7421 or visit the NTPGA website at www.ntpga.com.
Please find the final Pro-Am and Professional division results below:
Amateurs from the top three finishing teams received prize packages compliments of UST Mamiya. Amateurs on the 4th – 9th place finishing teams all received gift certificates from The Lakes at Castle Hills. Prize amounts listed are per-amateur. All ties were broken by a score card playoff.
All ties in the professional division were equally shared.
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| | | 2012-07-30
Bright Realty Tops “The List”
The Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) recently named Bright Realty as the third largest residential developer in North Texas
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Bright Realty Tops “The List”
The Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) recently named Bright Realty as the third largest residential developer in North Texas. In addition, Castle Hills, Bright Realty’s master-planned community, was named as North Texas’ third largest residential development.
Bright Realty and Castle Hills were both featured in the DBJ’s “The List,” annual rankings compiled by researchers at the publication. According to the DBJ, “The List” names “the hottest area companies in their fields,” is a “trend-tracker, serves as a barometer for the economy” and “keeps an eye on ‘what’s up, what’s down, who’s in and who’s headed out.’”
North Texas residential developers were ranked by the number of local lots developed or under construction in 2011. Bright Realty’s 571 lots beat out other well-known developers such as Hillwood Communities and Hines. Residential developments were ranked by new home starts through the first quarter of 2012. Bright Realty’s Castle Hills, a 2,500-acre Lewisville master-planned community, came in at 226 starts, just under Trophy Club and McKinney’s Westridge community.
“Being number three in this highly competitive market is an accomplishment and we are proud to be recognized for our hard work and success,” said Eric Stanley, Bright Realty president and chief operating officer.
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| | | 2012-07-23
Bright Realty Brokers Site for Rowlett Dental Practice
Britton Lankford of Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,145 square foot space for Family Dental and Orthodontics of Rowlett
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Bright Realty Brokers Site for Rowlett Dental Practice
Britton Lankford of Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,145 square foot space for Family Dental and Orthodontics of Rowlett. The practice will be located at 6501 Dalrock Road in Lakeview Plaza, which is anchored by an Albertsons grocery store. The landlord was represented by David Levinson of The Retail Connection. |
| | | 2012-07-23
Bright Realty Acquires Leasing of McKinney Junction
Bright Realty has acquired the leasing and sales assignment for McKinney Junction
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Bright Realty Acquires Leasing of McKinney Junction
Bright Realty has acquired the leasing and sales assignment for McKinney Junction, a 15-plus acre property located at the northeast corner of Hwy. 380 and Hwy. 5 in McKinney. The site will be anchored by a grocery store, offers inline retail space for lease and pad sites for sale. RTG Capital, LLC is the property owner. Britton Lankford and Tony Albanese of Bright Realty will represent the owner in McKinney Junction leasing and sales. |
| | | 2012-07-12
Bright Realty Leases Space in Castle Hills Village Shops
- Bright Realty brokered the lease for a 5,683 square foot Rachel Dollar Risk Management, Inc.
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Bright Realty Leases Space in Castle Hills Village Shops
Bright Realty brokered the lease for a 5,683 square foot Rachel Dollar Risk Management, Inc. The site will be in Phase II of the Castle Hills Village Shops, located in the master-planned Castle Hills community at 2540 King Arthur Blvd. in Lewisville. Sarah Jones with Bright Realty represented the landlord. |
| | | 2012-07-09
Bright Realty Closes Sweet Deal in Houston
Bright Realty brokered the lease for a 1,700 square foot Frutto Frozen Yogurt and Smoothies in Houston
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Bright Realty Closes Sweet Deal in Houston
Bright Realty brokered the lease for a 1,700 square foot Frutto Frozen Yogurt and Smoothies in Houston. The yogurt and smoothie site will be at Fall Creek Plaza, a 31,000 square foot shopping center at Beltway 8, just east of Wilson Road in Houston.
David Choe of Bright Realty represented the tenant; Beau Evans of Pollan Hausman Real Estate Services represented the landlord.
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| | | 2012-06-29
The Lakes at Castle Hills Hosts Texas Women’s Open
The Lakes at Castle Hills is proud to have served as host for the 2012 Texas Women’s Open on June 20 and 21
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The Lakes at Castle Hills Hosts Texas Women’s Open
The Lakes at Castle Hills is proud to have served as host for the 2012 Texas Women’s Open on June 20 and 21. Jody Fleming of Melbourne, Australia, captured the Texas Women’s Open at The Lakes at Castle Hills by five strokes over Kelsey Kipp of Tyler, Texas, with a final round score of 7-under par, 65 and 6-under par, 138 tournament total. The tournament serves to promote the game among female golfers in the region.
New to the championship this year was the Senior Division for participants aged 50 or older who elected to compete for a separate $2,100 purse and played at a modified yardage. Nancy Beck of Dallas was the 2012 Senior Champion. Rachel Smith of Mansfield, Texas, captured the low amateur award with a final round score of 3-over par, 75 and 3-over par, 147 tournament total. Haley Wilson of Fort Mitchell, Alabama, had a hole-in-one on the par-3, 7h hole. Wilson used an 8-iron from 145 yards.
The Lakes at Castle Hills is a newly renovated 18-hole championship course located in the master-planned community of Castle Hills in Lewisville, Texas. Following the Texas Women’s Open, The Lakes will welcome the Texas State Open, the premier championship for the Northern Texas PGA August 2 through August 5. This year marks the tournament’s return to Dallas after being in Tyler, Texas, for the last six years. The Lakes at Castle Hills is a Bright Realty development.
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| | | 2012-06-26
Bright Realty Closes Sweet Deal in Austin
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,200 square foot Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt site in Austin
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Bright Realty Closes Sweet Deal in Austin
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,200 square foot Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt site in Austin. The Tutti Frutti site will be at The Shops at Avery Ranch, a 15 acre shopping center located at Parmer Lane and Avery Ranch Blvd.
David Choe of Bright Realty represented the tenant; Matt Marshall represented The Shops at Avery Ranch developer, StoneCrest Investments LLC.
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| | | 2012-06-22
Bright Realty’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tournament Raises Awareness and Funds
Golfers Take a Swing at Newly Renovated The Lakes at Castle Hills; Tournament Events Raise More than $273,000
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Bright Realty’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tournament Raises Awareness and Funds
The 45th Annual Bright Realty Golf Classic and the 1st Annual Bright Realty Corporate Golf Championship benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters raised more than $273,000 and will take kids off the waiting list for big brothers and big sisters This year’s tournament.took place May 21, 2012, at The Lakes at Castle Hills. Both saw low scores and great conditions at the newly renovated course and raised funds for the organization that places caring adults in the lives of children in one-to-one mentoring relationships.
For the inaugural Corporate Championship event, Brian Norman took the low individual trophy while the Bright Realty group of Dan Parker and Brian Norman took the inaugural team award. Both Norman and Parker are golf professionals at The Lakes at Castle Hills.
The afternoon Bright Realty Golf Classic scramble event saw the team from Martin Marietta Materials take the trophy from the 2001 Coors Distributing of Fort Worth championship team.
“The Bright Realty Golf Classic and Corporate Golf Championship Tournament is a chance for us to support Texas children,” said Chris Bright, Bright Realty owner and CEO ,”. “We are proud to support an organization that creates confident, goal-oriented young people” This is the fourth year that Bright Realty has served as title sponsor and the first time the event was held at The Lakes at Castle Hills, a Bright Realty development. Bright Industries has been a part of the Dallas skyline for more than 60 years and is a longtime supporter of several local charitable organizations.
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| | | 2012-06-18
Bright Realty’s The Lakes at Castle Hills Gears Up for Texas Women’s Open This Month
Newly Renovated Course Draws List of Notable Tournaments
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Bright Realty’s The Lakes at Castle Hills Gears Up for Texas Women’s Open This Month
Bright Realty’s The Lakes at Castle Hills is gearing up for the Texas Women’s Open on June 20 and 21. The Texas Women’s Open is one of two impressive tournaments to be held over the summer months. In August, The Lakes will be the site of the 42nd Bright Realty Texas State Open. The Lakes at Castle Hills is a newly renovated 18-hole championship course located in the master-planned community of Castle Hills in Lewisville, Texas.
The Women’s Texas Open was first played from 1935 to 1955 and over the span of two decades, saw some of the game’s greatest names including Babe Zaharias, who won the title five times. The event was revived in 2001 by the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) to promote the game to female golfers throughout the region and was renamed Texas Women's Open.
Following the Texas Women’s Open, The Lakes will welcome the Texas State Open, the premier championship for the Northern Texas PGA August 2 through August 5. This year marks the tournament’s return to Dallas after being in Tyler, Texas, for the last six years. The 72-hole stroke play Texas State Open will consist of 144 professionals and amateurs competing for a $125,000 projected purse. The Texas State Open has crowned many past and future stars over its 41-year history including three-time Texas State Open champions Ben Crenshaw (’75, ’79 and ’80) and Kelly Grunewald (’02, ’05 and ’06).
“We are excited to host the golfers participating in these tournaments,” said Chris Bright, Bright Realty owner. “They are significant in Texas’ golf history and we are proud to be a part of that.”
In addition to these two NTPGA tournaments, the recently renovated course was the site of the 2012 Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fundraising golf event, also sponsored by Bright Realty. That tournament is rated as one of the top 10 charity golf events in the DFW area by the Dallas Business Journal.
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| | | 2012-06-07
Bright Realty Leases Restaurant Space in Murphy
Bright Realty brokered the lease for a 3,350 square foot Jovian's In & Out Buffet in Murphy
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Bright Realty Leases Restaurant Space in Murphy
Bright Realty brokered the lease for a 3,350 square foot Jovian's In & Out Buffet in Murphy. The restaurant is located at 703 East F.M. 544 in the Murphy Forum Plaza. Britton Lankford with Bright Realty represented the landlord. Louis Innocent with Global Realty represented the tenant. |
| | | 2012-06-06
Bright Realty Brokers Space for II Brothers’ Grill & Bar
Bright Realty brokered the lease for a 4,244 square foot II Brothers’ Bar and Grill in Frisco
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Bright Realty Brokers Space for II Brothers’ Grill & Bar
Bright Realty brokered the lease for a 4,244 square foot II Brothers’ Bar and Grill in Frisco. The restaurant will be located at 5858 Main Street in Frisco, adjacent to the FC Dallas Stadium. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the tenant; Evan Clark with Caddis Partners represented the landlord. |
| | | 2012-05-31
Bright Realty ICSC “RECON” Recap
The Bright Realty team recently returned from the 2012 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) “RECON” convention
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Bright Realty ICSC “RECON” Recap
The Bright Realty team recently returned from the 2012 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) “RECON” convention, the world’s largest event for real estate professionals in the shopping center industry. The event drew more than 30,000 professionals to the Las Vegas Convention Center May 20 through May 23, 2012.
Twelve members of the Bright team manned the company’s 800 square foot, high-tech booth which drew attention with its impressive display of logos from Bright Realty tenants such as Einstein Bagel’s, Smashburger and Tutti Frutti. Real estate professionals who visited the booth also learned about the company’s exciting new project, The Bridges at Castle Hills, with detailed renderings of the 1.5 million square foot mixed-use project. Slated to break ground in 2013, The Bridges at Castle Hills features a 70,000 square foot luxury Cinetopia theater as well as more than 425,000 square feet for retail and restaurant, 540,000 plus square feet for office, more than 1,000 residential loft units and 154 boutique hotel rooms.
“RECON offered an opportunity for us to make some new contacts as well as spread the word about The Bridges and our properties all over the Dallas-Fort Worth area,” said Eric Stanley, managing director. “We are pre-leasing Phase III of the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza and seeking the right tenants for more than 400,000 square feet of third party leasing assignments and 50 pad sites.
“Bright Realty clients benefit from more than 60 years in the real estate business,” added Stanley. “ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry, with 60,000 members, and it was valuable to be able to share that message in person.”
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| | | 2012-05-10
Bright Realty Brokers Deal for Anytime Fitness
Bright Realty brokered the sale of one acre in Greenville for a free-standing Anytime Fitness.
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Bright Realty Brokers Deal for Anytime Fitness
Bright Realty brokered the sale of one acre in Greenville for a free-standing Anytime Fitness. The 5,000 square foot facility will be built on Joe Ramsey Blvd. A franchisee purchased the land with Britton Lankford of Bright Realty representing the buyer and Ray Howell of Ray Howell & Associates representing the seller. |
| | | 2012-05-10
Bright Realty Brokers New Lease for Fred’s Downtown Philly in Allen
Bright Realty brokered a new lease and expansion on a 1,411 square foot space for Fred’s Downtown Philly in Allen
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Bright Realty Brokers New Lease for Fred’s Downtown Philly in Allen
Bright Realty brokered a new lease and expansion on a 1,411 square foot space for Fred’s Downtown Philly in Allen. Fred’s Downtown Philly is in the Shops of Bethany at Greenville Avenue and Bethany Drive. Kerry Assa and Britton Lankford from Bright Realty represented the landlord, Bethany Retail Partners; Fred’s Downtown Philly self-represented. |
| | | 2012-04-25
Bright Realty Brokers Site for Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,216 square foot site for a Papa Murphy’s pizza franchise in Plano.
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Bright Realty Brokers Site for Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,216 square foot site for a Papa Murphy’s pizza franchise in Plano. The take-and-bake pizza shop will be located at the southwest corner of Custer and Hedgcoxe at Custer Crossing. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the tenant; George Naftis of Christon Company represented the landlord. |
| | | 2012-04-19
Bright Realty Leases Space in Allen
Bright Realty brokered a 2,700 square foot space for Paragon Dentistry in Allen.
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Bright Realty Leases Space in Allen
Bright Realty brokered a 2,700 square foot space for Paragon Dentistry in Allen. Paragon Dentistry will be part of Custer Square, a 10,700-plus square foot retail center set to break ground this month at the northeast quadrant of Custer and Hedgcoxe roads in Allen. The developer is CME Development of Richardson, Texas. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the developer; Benjamin Chien of Henry S. Miller Brokerage LLC represented the tenant. |
| | | 2012-04-09
Bright Realty Brokers Carrollton Land Sale
Kyle E. Robertson, CCIM, senior vice president of investment services with Bright Realty, brokered the sale of 7.5 acres at 2020 Hebron Road in Carrollton. Robertson represented the seller,
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Bright Realty Brokers Carrollton Land Sale
Kyle E. Robertson, CCIM, senior vice president of investment services with Bright Realty, brokered the sale of 7.5 acres at 2020 Hebron Road in Carrollton. Robertson represented the seller, Hebron Community Church, and buyer Stroud Development represented itself in the transaction. Stroud purchased the property for a development to serve 64 assisted living and 48 Alzheimer’s and dementia care residents. Stroud will break ground May 2012 and the facility is scheduled to open in 2013. |
| | | 2012-03-26
Bright Realty Leases Anchor Space in Allen
Bright Realty brokered a 2,700 square foot space for Palio’s Pizza Café in Allen.
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Bright Realty Leases Anchor Space in Allen
Bright Realty brokered a 2,700 square foot space for Palio’s Pizza Café in Allen. Palio’s will anchor Custer Square, a 10,700-plus square foot site to break ground April 2012 at the northeast quadrant of Custer and Hedgcoxe roads in Allen. The Developer is CME Development of Richardson, TX. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the developer; Jim Hale of JGI Commercial represented the tenant. |
| | | 2012-03-09
Bright Realty Brokers Expansion at American Way Plaza
Bright Realty brokered the 1,200 square foot expansion for Souls of Christ Church at American Way Plaza.
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Bright Realty Brokers Expansion at American Way Plaza
Bright Realty brokered the 1,200 square foot expansion for Souls of Christ Church at American Way Plaza, located near Camp Wisdom and South Westmoreland roads in Dallas. The church now occupies 3,000 square feet at the center. Kerry Assa of Bright Realty represented Grupo Glemka in the transaction. |
| | | 2012-02-21
David Choe Joins Bright Realty as Senior Associate
David Choe has joined the Bright Realty team as senior associate.
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David Choe Joins Bright Realty as Senior Associate
David Choe has joined the Bright Realty team as senior associate. In his role with the commercial real estate firm, Choe will focus on tenant representation, pad site assemblage and dispositions, project leasing and multi-unit development planning. Prior to joining the Bright team, Choe was an associate at The Weitzman Group; senior associate at J&B Commercial; and a financial consultant in private wealth management at Morgan Stanley. He is a Dallas native and graduate of Notre Dame University.
“I look forward to working with the great team we have in place at Bright Realty,” said Choe. “I'm confident that Bright Realty has the platform and foundation to make our brokerage division one of the best in Texas. I’m also optimistic about our growth potential and our goal to increase relationships with established local, state and national retailers and restaurant groups.
“With the current economic environment and the constant improvements in technology, adapting our industry and being more elastic to these changes is vital,” added Choe. “Everyone has access to all kinds of information at a faster clip. At Bright Realty, we will stay on top of that information, decipher it accurately and put it to work for our clients.” Choe’s client representation includes Smashburger, Einstein's Bagels, Tutti Frutti, Chicken Express, Yumi To Go, Eddie's Napoli's Italian Restaurant and Bbbop Rice Bowls.
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| | | 2012-02-17
Bright Realty Fits Healthy Food into McKinney Site
Bright Realty brokered the lease of an 1,800 square foot site for a My Fit Foods retail location in McKinney.
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Bright Realty Fits Healthy Food into McKinney Site
Bright Realty brokered the lease of an 1,800 square foot site for a My Fit Foods retail location in McKinney. The new My Fit Foods, the company’s ninth DFW location, will be located at 4600 Eldorado Parkway in Century Square and offers nutritious and freshly prepared meals and snacks.
Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the landlord; Wyatt Russo of The Retail Connection represented the tenant.
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| | | 2012-02-02
Bright Realty Focuses on New Office for Flower Mound Optometrist
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,684 square foot site for an optometry practice and retail eyewear shop in Flower Mound.
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Bright Realty Focuses on New Office for Flower Mound Optometrist
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,684 square foot site for an optometry practice and retail eyewear shop in Flower Mound. The new Planet Eyewear will be located at 500 Flower Mound Rd. at Wentwood Shopping Center. Irene Aleman of Bright Realty represented tenant Dr. Richard Bartlett. Planet Eyewear joins another new Wentwood Shopping Center tenant, Papa Murphy’s Pizza. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty recently represented the landlord on the Papa Murphy’s lease and Scott Evans with Spears Realty represented the tenant. |
| | | 2012-01-26
Bright Realty Brokers Site for Groundwork Dallas
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 1,000 square foot site for Groundwork Dallas
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Bright Realty Brokers Site for Groundwork Dallas
January 26, 2012 (Dallas, TX) - Bright Realty brokered the lease of an 1,000 square foot site for executive office and classroom learning space for Groundwork Dallas. Groundwork Dallas’ mission is to enable people to realize the merits of the Great Trinity Forest, its surrounding resources, and its impact on our future. And, to encourage the community to use, preserve, and enhance these natural resources. Kerry Assa of Bright Realty represented the landlord. |
| | | 2012-01-13
Sarah Jones Joins Bright Realty as Corporate Services VP
Sarah Jones has joined the Bright Realty team as vice president of Corporate Services.
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Sarah Jones Joins Bright Realty as Corporate Services VP
Sarah Jones has joined the Bright Realty team as vice president of Corporate Services. In her role, Jones will focus on office lease representation, including full facility relocation, expansions and reductions in facility space, acquisitions and dispositions, build-to-suit and design projects, multi-location facility roll-out, development of corporate standards and more.
“The current economy is a challenge for some, but a great opportunity for me to obtain more leverage for my clients. I thrive on challenge and look forward to helping companies make the most of their real estate investments,” said Jones, who prides herself on giving clients the attention they deserve regardless of size.
Jones has served as a corporate real estate advisor with Banner Commercial and as a project manager for Terex Corporation. “The experience I have allows me to understand the importance of budgets and project schedules,” Jones said, “as well as operational and business issues that can arise with any real estate transaction.” When not working, Jones spends time with her husband and two sons, and volunteers for several economic development committees, non-profit and civic organizations in her community, including the Crime Victims Association of Texas.
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| | | 2012-01-04
Bright Realty Brokers Site for Flower Mound Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Bright Realty brokered the lease of an 1,100 square foot site for a Papa Murphy’s pizza franchise in Flower Mound
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Bright Realty Brokers Site for Flower Mound Papa Murphy’s Pizza
January 4, 2012 (Dallas, TX) - Bright Realty brokered the lease of an 1,100 square foot site for a Papa Murphy’s pizza franchise in Flower Mound. The take-and-bake pizza shop will be located at 500 Flower Mound Rd. at Wentwood Shopping Center. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the landlord. Scott Evans with Spears Realty represented the tenant. |
| | | 2011-12-19
Bright Realty Brokers Sale to Luxury Apartment Developer
Bright Realty brokered the sale of 15 acres of land in Denton County to multifamily real estate developer Oden Hughes, LLC.
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Bright Realty Brokers Sale to Luxury Apartment Developer
December 19, 2011 (Dallas, TX) - Bright Realty brokered the sale of 15 acres of land in Denton County to multifamily real estate developer Oden Hughes, LLC. The land, just south of Windhaven Pky. and east of Josey Ln., is slated for 300+ luxury apartments. Construction on the apartments should begin early 2012. The seller was CHPC Commercial, and the sale was brokered by Eric Stanley of Bright Realty and Charlie Adams of The Stratford Group.
The area where the apartments will be built is one of the fastest growing in the DFW area. It provides easy access to State Hwy. 121 and DFW International Airport, as well as an increasing number of retail and entertainment establishments and the award-winning master planned Castle Hills community. Castle Hills is the fourth best-selling master-planned community in the DFW MSA, and recently received a Silver Award for “Community of the Year” from the National Association of Home Builders.
Bright Realty is a full-service real estate firm offering services such as land brokerage; customized property management and accounting; leasing advisory services; owner and tenant representation; project management, development and construction services; asset disposition; and marketing services. Visit www.BrightRealtyCo.com or call 214.559.9292.
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| | | 2011-12-07
Bright Realty Brokers Site for Carrollton Church
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,000 square foot property for a church in Carrollton.
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Bright Realty Brokers Site for Carrollton Church
December 7, 2011 (Dallas, TX) - Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 2,000 square foot property for a church in Carrollton. Redeemed Church of God will be located at 1401 W. Frankford Rd. in Dickerson Square. Britton Lankford of Bright Realty represented the tenant. Mike Wilson of Triumph Commercial Realty represented the landlord.
Bright Realty is a full service real estate firm offering services such as land brokerage; customized property management and accounting; leasing advisory services; owner and tenant representation; project management, development and construction services; asset disposition; and marketing services. Visit www.BrightRealtyCo.com or call 214-559-9292.
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| | | 2011-12-05
Promotion of Bright Realty Projects in National Spotlight
Three unique promotional campaigns for Bright Realty have gained national recognition.
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Promotion of Bright Realty Projects in National Spotlight
Three unique promotional campaigns for Bright Realty have gained national recognition. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) awarded Bright Realty’s Castle Hills with five Silver Awards for “superior marketing achievements” from the NAHB’s National Sales & Marketing Council. Bright Realty is the developer of Castle Hills, a master-planned community located in north Dallas. Castle Hills was recognized with three distinct Silver Awards: Best Special Promotion, Best Social Marketing Program and Best Overall Advertising Campaign for the one-of-a-kind “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” branded entertainment feature. “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” is a 51-minute, family-friendly feature film that BCM produced for client Bright Realty. The unique movie vehicle incorporates film-making and social marketing to tell a real estate story in a completely new, engaging and relevant way.
Castle Hills also won Silver Awards for Best Website for a Community and Community of the Year for client Castle Hills. The marketing campaigns were created by Bright and Co. Marketing (BCM) which serves as in-house marketing communications and advertising agency for Bright Realty. As Silver Award winners for their region, BCM is eligible for the National Sales and Marketing Council’s prestigious national Gold Awards at the NAHB’s upcoming 31st annual national sales and marketing awards ceremony, to be held in conjunction with the International Builder’s Show in Orlando, Florida in February.
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| | | 2011-11-11
Bright Realty Brokers Mammoth-Size Lease
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 46,500 square foot site in Allen for Billings Productions
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Bright Realty Brokers Mammoth-Size Lease
Bright Realty brokered the lease of a 46,500 square foot site in Allen for Billings Productions. The site, located at 1277 Republic Pkwy, will serve as the new and expanded headquarters for Billings Productions, North America’s leading provider of life-size animatronic dinosaurs for zoos, museums and theme parks. The lease was brokered by Bright Realty associate Tony Albanese. John Hendricks of CBRE represented the landlord.
Billings Productions has created dinosaurs for clients all over the world, including the Fort Worth Zoo, Houston Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo and Gardens, Detroit Zoo, France’s Dinovotion and Japan’s Misaki Park. With the move to its new headquarters, all dinosaurs—from the Allosaurus to the Tyrannosaurus Rex, each with its own electronic brain to activate and control movement and sounds—will be created on-site at the new Allen headquarters.
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| | | 2011-10-25
Bright Realty Signs Letter of Intent with Cinetopia for The Bridges at Castle Hills
Luxury Multiplex Cinema Coming to Lewisville in 2014
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Bright Realty Signs Letter of Intent with Cinetopia for The Bridges at Castle Hills
Bright Realty and Cinetopia theaters have executed a letter of intent to bring Cinetopia to the Lewisville community of Castle Hills. Cinetopia will be an anchor for The Bridges at Castle Hills, a premier retail, dining and entertainment destination to be built at Hwy 121 and Castle Hills Drive, about five miles west of the Dallas North Tollway. Cinetopia’s estimated opening date is 2014.
Cinetopia at The Bridges at Castle Hills will be approximately 70,000 – 80,000 square feet with 16 to 18 planned screens showing first run movies and special screenings. Cinetopia theaters have superior seating, Digital Super High Definition projection and exclusive 7.1 Digital surround sound systems. Plans for the Castle Hills’ Cinetopia include a restaurant and wine bar with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as cinemas with both large capacities and those for smaller, more intimate screenings. The complex will also offer state-of-the-art business conferencing and meeting facilities for private events. The Castle Hills Cinetopia will be the first in Texas and joins locations currently in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington.
In addition to Cinetopia, The Bridges at Castle Hills will feature pedestrian-friendly entertainment and shopping as well as multi-family homes, green public spaces, and office spaces. Plans include approximately 500,000 square feet of retail; 450,000 square feet of office space; a boutique hotel; and 1,000 apartment units within the mixed-use portion along with an additional 4,500 apartment homes adjacent to the site. Its location makes it convenient to residents of Castle Hills, Lewisville, Carrollton, Plano, Frisco and the surrounding communities.
“We are pleased to have entered into an agreement to bring Cinetopia to Lewisville and The Bridges at Castle Hills,” said Eric Stanley, Bright Realty managing director. “This luxury ‘cinematic utopia’ will be an impressive asset for the area, as well as an enormous draw for other high-end tenants and residents looking for luxurious living, working, retail and entertainment options in this quickly developing area.”
The Bridges at Castle Hills is being developed by Bright Realty, a full-service commercial real estate firm based in Dallas, Texas, founded by the late H.R. "Bum" Bright, former Dallas Cowboys owner and businessman. Bright’s sons, Chris and Clay, have developed the master-planned golf community of Castle Hills, once the family farm, into what is considered the fastest-growing master-planned community in the Dallas-Fort worth area.
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| | | 2011-10-18
Lunada Tex-Mex Grill Signed to Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza
Award-Winning Founder and Previous Owner of Luna de Noche Debuts New Concept in Castle Hills
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Lunada Tex-Mex Grill Signed to Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza
Bright Realty announced the signing of a new restaurant in the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza. The family-friendly Lunada Tex-Mex Grill will open December 2011 at 2560 King Arthur Blvd. in the Castle Hills community. The 2,561 square foot space will feature both traditional and unique Tex-Mex menu items in addition to an original taco menu. The lease was brokered by Bright Realty associate Elizabeth Ocando.
The restaurant is being opened and operated by award-winning local restaurateur Lisa Galvan, who launched and previously owned Luna de Noche restaurants in the Dallas area. With Luna de Noche, Galvan received recognition for the restaurant’s menu items from D magazine, Travel Host of Dallas, AOL City Guide and the Dallas Observer, among others.
Galvan’s partner in Lunada is food and beverage consultant Gerald Walker, former president of the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association and owner of several popular franchise restaurants. Also making up the Lunada team are Arnold Nitishin, partner and principle in CT Restaurant Management Services Group and Galvan’s son, Vance, who has managed several full service restaurants.
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| | | 2011-10-05
REO Sale on 17,510 SF Fort Worth Site
Bright Realty announced it brokered the sale of a 17,510-square foot retail site in west Fort Worth
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REO Sale on 17,510 SF Fort Worth Site
Bright Realty announced it brokered the sale of a 17,510-square foot retail site in west Fort Worth. The one-story strip center is located at 5750. W. Vickery at Bryant Irvin Blvd. The REO sale of the partially built shopping center was brokered by Bright Realty associates Tony Albanese and Kerry Assa . Buyer and price are undisclosed. |
| | | 2011-09-20
Meet Bright Realty Team at ICSC San Antonio Event
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Meet Bright Realty Team at ICSC San Antonio Event
Bright Realty is pleased to announce its presence at the International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) Texas Conference and Deal Making event in San Antonio on November 2 to 4, 2011. ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry, with 60,000 members in more than 80 countries.
The Deal Making event is aptly named as it offers trade professionals an excellent opportunity to meet Bright Realty’s executive team and learn about the company’s full-service real estate services and recent headline-making accomplishments. Bright Realty was featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Business Journal and D magazine for its overall success and growth, as well as for the successful leasing and expansion of its Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza and its creative branded entertainment project, Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang.
The company’s 800-square-foot, high tech booth located at #816 offers visitors a chance to view past and future Bright Realty projects, including The Bridges at Castle Hills, a planned mixed-use development in Lewisville, Texas offering over 456,000 sq. ft. of retail space and 51,000 sq. ft. of restaurant space with office, residential and loft living in an urban village-type setting.
“We look forward to speaking with professionals about our full range of services, including development and construction services; property management and accounting; leasing advisory services; tenant representation; asset disposition; and land brokerage,” said Tim McNutt, director of commercial leasing and sales. “Because we are part of the Bright organization, our clients benefit from our more than 60 years in the real estate business, plus our experience involved in billions of dollars’ worth of real estate lending,” he added.
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| | | 2011-09-13
Bright Realty’s “The Lakes at Castle Hills” Golf Course Opens with Extensive Renovations
September 24th Grand Opening Marked with Special Events, Commemorative Golf Rounds, Hank Haney Clinic and More
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Bright Realty’s “The Lakes at Castle Hills” Golf Course Opens with Extensive Renovations
Bright Realty announced the upcoming grand opening of The Lakes at Castle Hills. The golf course, which has undergone a complete renovation, is located at 699 Lady of the Lake Blvd., in the Lewisville master-planned community of Castle Hills. The grand opening, which will be marked with a limited number of commemorative golf rounds, is Saturday, September 24, 2011. Formerly The Golf Club at Castle Hills, The Lakes at Castle Hills has been renamed as part of the new ownership by Bright Realty.
The September 24th grand opening festivities will showcase the club and course via various events that are open to the public. Golfers will have the opportunity to experience the new course via the purchase of a commemorative round of golf. A limited number of commemorative rounds are available and are expected to sell out. Each all-inclusive commemorative round includes a round of golf, all food and non-alcoholic beverages, a commemorative bag tag, $50 gift card to the pro shop plus a chance to win Par 3 and hole-in-one prizes. Following the rounds, players will enjoy a long drive exhibition with Nyle “Nyleator” Pruitt. Opening day festivities will conclude with a complimentary Hank Haney golf clinic at the practice range.
The focus of the grand opening is the golf course, and players will get the chance to experience first-hand the comprehensive renovation completed over the summer. The 18-hole, 7,152 yard course has reconfigured fairways with the addition of a number of lakes, fountains and streams. As part of the renovation, the Jay Morrish-designed course now features premium mini verde greens throughout the course—one of very few courses in the area with this superior surface—and Bermuda grass fairways and roughs. The course also features premier white crushed quartz bunker sands, used by the Colonial and Dallas Country Club.
“We are pleased to offer golfers an experience on this level,” said Chris Bright, Bright Realty CEO. “Our newly renovated course will offer an unmatched golf experience to both novice and experienced players. The overall club experience will also offer a level of personal service unmatched in the area.”
Coinciding with the extensive renovation, Hank Haney recently announced he has chosen The Lakes at Castle Hills as world headquarters of the Hank Haney Golf Schools and the site of a new Hank Haney Golf Academy. Haney brings to the course state-of-the-art instruction along with an award-winning teaching staff. It was also recently announced that The Lakes at Castle Hills will host the North Texas PGA’s 2012 Texas State Open.
Future planned improvements at The Lakes at Castle Hills include a redesigned club house and resort-style swimming and outdoor dining facilities. A fitness facility, tennis courts and upgraded locker and storage facilities will also be added. Casual and formal dining options feature menus from Star Certified Executive Chef Calbert McDonald, who has more than 20 years of experience and is classically trained in French cuisine. The Lakes at Castle Hills offers a wide range of meeting and special event packages and a full-service pro shop. The club is open for daily fee rounds and dining until it becomes a fully private country club. A variety of membership options are currently available.
“Castle Hills is the fastest-growing community in the DFW area and has always offered outstanding amenities. The Lakes at Castle Hills is yet another unmatched amenity we offer the community and the ultimate golfing experience,” adds Bright.
For information about The Lakes at Castle Hills and to purchase commemorative opening day golf rounds, visit www.TheLakesatCastleHills.com or call 972-889-7400 ext.224.
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| | | 2011-09-06
Bright Realty Announced as New Title Sponsor of the Texas State Open
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Bright Realty Announced as New Title Sponsor of the Texas State OpenBright Realty is pleased to announce its role as new title sponsor of the Texas State Open. The Bright Realty Texas State Open will be conducted at The Lakes at Castle Hills in Lewisville, Texas. The golf course (formerly The Golf Club at Castle Hills) has been renamed as part of the new ownership by Bright Realty, which will serve as sponsor of the Northern Texas PGA’s tournament for three years beginning August 2012.
"We are honored to host the 42nd Annual Texas State Open golf championship at The Lakes at Castle Hills and excited about many years of partnering this great Texas tradition with our great golf course," said Chris Bright, Bright Realty CEO. “We consider this another significant step forward in the rebirth of our classic North Texas golf course. The combination of some of Texas' finest golfers and one of its best new courses is a tremendous win for our community, golfers and fans.”
The Lakes at Castle Hills features a Jay Morrish-designed 18-hole championship course and is home to the world headquarters of the Hank Haney Golf Schools and the site of a new Hank Haney Golf Academy. The newly updated 7,152-yard course has undergone a complete renovation with reconfigured fairways and the addition of several lakes, fountains, premium grass and bunker sand. PGA professional Chris Martinez serves as general manager of the course.
“To see the future legends of Texas golf play on this greatly improved and renovated course at The Lakes at Castle Hills will be very exciting for local golf fans, our many outstanding Lone Star golfers and our great community here. With a past winners list including Ben Crenshaw, Lee Trevino and Jeff Maggert, we look forward to hosting the Texas State Open and seeing who emerges as champions over the next several years,” said Martinez.
"The Texas State Open has a long and storied history with many great champions and wonderful host sites. It is fitting that an event of this stature will be played at The Lakes at Castle Hills. Bright Realty is creating a world class golf experience and the Northern Texas PGA is very excited to be able to conduct the Bright Realty Texas State Open at the facility," said Mark Harrison, executive director of the Northern Texas PGA. NTPGA Website |
| | | 2011-08-12
The Lakes at Castle Hills Chosen as New Site for World Headquarters of Hank Haney Golf Schools
World-Renowned Golf Academy and Staff Added to Castle Hills Golf Club as Part of Complete Course and Clubhouse Renovation by New Owner
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The Lakes at Castle Hills Chosen as New Site for World Headquarters of Hank Haney Golf Schools
Lewisville, TX (August 15, 2011) – Renowned golf instructor Hank Haney has chosen The Lakes at Castle Hills as home and headquarters for the Hank Haney Golf Schools and the site of a new Hank Haney Golf Academy. The Lakes at Castle Hills is located at 699 Lady of the Lake Blvd., in the Lewisville master-planned community of Castle Hills. The course (formerly The Golf Club at Castle Hills) has been renamed as part of the new ownership by Bright Realty.
Hank Haney is considered a world leader in golf instruction. Haney has taught over 50,000 golf lessons in his career, his students have won every major championship and he has worked with hundreds of top-ranked pros and is most known for the six years he spent coaching Tiger Woods and the 25 years he spent coaching Masters and British Open champion Mark O'Meara.
“With the great support of Bright Realty in creating a truly world class golf facility, coupled with the latest golf teaching technologies, we have a chance to make learning golf a great experience here at The Lakes at Castle Hills,” says Haney. “We are proud to include The Lakes at Castle Hills Academy as one of our premier teaching and training centers in Texas,” adds Haney.
“It is an honor to have been chosen as the site for Haney’s internationally recognized Golf Academy and its Golf School world headquarters,” said Chris Bright, Bright Realty CEO. “The world class golf services offered by Haney’s associates will complement The Lakes at Castle Hills, a 7,152-yard championship course and club which is currently undergoing a complete upgrade and renovation with plans to re-open in September.”
The Hank Haney Golf Academy at The Lakes at Castle Hills will feature Haney’s elite instruction and his award-winning staff, as well as an outstanding practice facility:
Instruction
Hank Haney Golf instruction is considered the finest in the world, based on the practical, experience and formal technical training of swing plane mechanics taught through the Hank Haney Certified method. Hank Haney Golf teaching methodologies at The Lakes at Castle Hills include a variety of personal and group lesson options, specialty seminars and workshops. The Academy features advanced state-of-the-art teaching and training technology including indoor swing lab offering Online Skills Coach video and motion analysis, Cool Clubs custom club fitting center and innovative studio devoted to the intricacies of putting.
Staff
The award-winning teaching staff at the Academy includes six full-time instructors led by Director of Instruction Peter Krause. Krause is a PGA National Teacher of the Year and a GOLF magazine Top 100 Teacher in America. He was awarded the Minnesota PGA Teacher of the Year six times and named Spalding Top-Flite National Teacher of the Year.
Facility
The Hank Haney Golf Academy at The Lakes at Castle Hills currently exceeds the standards of most golf practice facilities in Texas with enormous grass tees at either end of its 510-yard range and three full-length practice holes (a par-3, par-4 and par-5).
“Our partnership with Hank Haney speaks to Bright Realty’s commitment to the significant improvements underway at The Lakes at Castle Hills and the Academy,” says Bright. “Castle Hills is the fastest-growing community in the DFW area and has always offered outstanding amenities. The addition of The Hank Haney Golf Academy at The Lakes at Castle Hills is yet another unmatched amenity we offer the community,” adds Bright.
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| | | 2011-07-18
Bright Realty’s “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” Crosses the Ocean with London Coverage
Movie Included in Round-Up of Products Called the “Future of Product Placement”
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Bright Realty’s “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” Crosses the Ocean with London CoverageDallas, TX (July 18, 2011) - Bright Realty’s “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” was recently featured in a special edition of London’s “Global Innovation Report,” a quarterly publication that highlights the latest emerging trends in retail and hospitality across the world. A feature titled “Broadcast Your Brand” touches on “the future of product placement” and “turning viewers into customers” while highlighting the ten top product placement projects around the world. “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” was among the ten, taking creative license and branded entertainment “a step further.” Download: Bright Realty’s “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” Crosses the Ocean with London Coverage |
| | | 2011-07-06
Bright Realty Successfully Leases Castle Hills Village Shops Phases I and II
Phase III Development and Planning is Underway to add 45,000 square feet of Retail and Office Space
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Bright Realty Successfully Leases Castle Hills Village Shops Phases I and II
Dallas, TX (July 1, 2011) - Bright Realty is pleased to announce that the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza Phases I and II are 90 percent leased. The leasing success of Phases I and II will be marked with the planned groundbreaking for Phase III, located within the same site.
Currently, the Village Shops includes more than 82,861 square feet of retail and office space in the heart of Lewisville’s master-planned Castle Hills community. Bright Realty successfully leased the space in spite of challenging economic conditions and a location that is relatively unknown outside of Castle Hills.
“The challenge with the Village Shops, which is situated in the middle of a community and not readily accessible from any major intersections, was to capture an audience outside the neighborhood, in addition to capturing those already there,” said Tim McNutt, director of commercial leasing. “The current economy added to that challenge.”
In order to meet the challenge, Bright Realty developed an extensive marketing plan that focused on the right use for the Castle Hills Village Shops, which built momentum in leasing activities and ultimately led to the lease-up. “That plan included a Residential Strategy Summary Report that gave us a residential insight for target use,” said McNutt. “We tackled visibility challenges with marketing incentives and took it to the streets. The marketing plan also included partnering with BCM, Bright Realty’s marketing arm, for weekly events in the Plaza to draw outside traffic. In addition to hosting a Saturday farmer’s market, the Village Shops and Plaza location serves as venue for concerts, game nights, and family-friendly activities.” The Village Shops now buzz with activity and tenants offering a wide variety of conveniences and dining options.
“The success in leasing this location shows that Bright Realty is up to any task,” added Elizabeth Ocando, commercial leasing and sales agent. “We are proud that our research, analysis, planning and solid expertise allow us to meet the needs of our clients.”
Phase I of the Village Shops opened in 2004, and Phase II opened in 2008. Groundbreaking on Phase III is planned for the coming year. Phase III is pre-leasing now, with approximately 20,000 square feet for retail and dining, including an expanded outdoor dining and entertainment area, fountains, beautiful landscaping and stone elevation. The second floor office space featuring approximately 25,000 square feet is successfully pre-leased. With the addition of Phase III, the Village Shops will total 128,000 square feet in office and retail space.
The Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza is located at 2560 King Arthur Blvd. in the Castle Hills community, which is ranked as the fastest growing master-planned community in DFW. Village Shops tenants in the “walkable” community include That’s the Cake! Bakery, TRU Salon, Escape’ Coffee and Donuts, The Village Market, Twisted Spoon Café, Sushi Wa, Hill Brothers Cleaners, Celebrate it! Balloons & Gifts, Castle Hills Chiropractic, Edward Jones, Choice Nails, Crepe & Cream, Doors 4 Pets & People, Liberty Postal, Castle Hills Dental, Castle Hills Day Spa, Taekwondo America and The Enchanted Artist.
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| | | 2011-06-20
Developer Casts Its Community in a Movie's Starring Role
Bright Realty has produced a 51-minute drama with its 2,500-acre Castle Hills project as the prominent backdrop
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Developer Casts Its Community in a Movie's Starring Role
It’s the ultimate product placement.
Castle Hills, a 2,500-acre mixed-use master-planned community in Lewisville, Texas, served as the set for a 51-minute family friendly film, “Cooper & The Castle Hills Gang,” which the community’s developer, Dallas-based Bright Realty, produced with an eye toward creating a unique marketing tool.
“Marketing is no longer about selling. It’s about engaging,” says Tracy Lucas, Bright’s director of marketing. Initially, Bright Realty intended to shoot a seven-minute infomercial, “and 10 years ago, that’s probably what we would have ended up with,” says Lucas. But the filmmakers hired to make that video, Ditore Mayo Entertainment, convinced the developer’s owner, Chris Bright, that something more ambitious might be more effective.
The film, which cost an estimated $500,000 to produce, according to The Internet Movie Database, debuted in April at the Dallas International Film Festival’s Family Day. It was then screened for 2,000 guests at the community’s Village Shops and Plaza. The movie is now available for free viewing online at www.castlehills.com.
Once it was posted online, Bright Realty saw a 40% increase in traffic to the Castle Hills website from the previous month and an 85% increase from the same month the year before. Lucas tells Builder that while the Internet traffic from the movie has receded a bit, Bright Realty thinks the DVD could have “a pretty indefinite shelf life.” It’s available in the sales offices of all the builders active at Castle Hills (including Bright’s home-building division, American Legend Homes). It’s showing on the flat-screen TVs in all of the community’s model homes. And it’s being distributed as collateral marketing material to third-party buyer leads, such as people relocating to Dallas.
This Fourth of July, the movie will be rescreened during the community’s three-day “Freedom Festival.” And Bright Realty has received a number of inquiries from companies about its marketing efforts, including GDR, a London-based trends consultancy specializing in retail and?hospitality. GDR produces a global innovation publication called Global Scanning, which focuses on forward-thinking concepts. It’s planning to run a feature on Bright Realty in a coming issue, according to Jamie Hawkes, a spokesperson for the developer.
The movie is a coming-of-age drama, set on the Fourth of July, about a precocious 11-year-old Cooper Callaghan, who lives in what he calls “the best neighborhood in the entire world.” The plot involves Cooper and his posse of friends helping an elderly, retired attorney, Jack Wilson (whose last name can’t help but evoke the irascible Mr. Wilson in the “Dennis the Menace” comic strip) find his wedding ring before Wilson’s wife returns home from a trip to Phoenix.
That mission sets the kids off on a journey through Castle Hills, with stops at several of its amenities—its pool, the golf club, trails, and gardens—to retrace Wilson’s steps of the previous few days. (The movie includes some creative animation to highlight the community’s commercial and retail components.) Along the way, the self-centered Cooper learns about the value of teamwork and community, and even how to get along with his annoying older sister Penny.
The ring is found, of course, with fireworks going off in the background. “Everybody got what they wanted or needed,” says Cooper. “Everybody got happy.”
These life lessons, though, are secondary to the movie’s real purpose: to show off Castle Hills, which when completed will have 3,324 homes whose selling prices start in the $200s and go up to more than $3 million in the community’s gated Enchanted Hill, which is prominently featured at a key juncture of the film. |
| | | 2011-06-18
Bright Realty Sells 23,000 Sq. Ft. Building in Empire Central Submarket
Bright Realty Sells 23,000 Sq. Ft. Building
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Bright Realty Sells 23,000 Sq. Ft. Building in Empire Central Submarket
Bright Realty’s REO Team successfully negotiated the sale of 1120 Empire Central Place, a 23,000 sq. ft. three-story office building located in the Empire Central submarket. The property sold to a private investment group that plans to re-tenant the asset. Bright Realty associates Kerry Assa and Tony Albanese negotiated the sale on behalf of SB&T Assets Corp. Bright Realty used its extensive contact database to market the project to more than 50,000 real estate professionals nationwide, resulting in several competing offers. After selecting the best offer, the sale closed in just 15 days. |
| | | 2011-06-03
Bright Realty Signs Sweet Deal in Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza
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Bright Realty Signs Sweet Deal in Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza
Dallas, TX (June 3, 2011) - Bright Realty is pleased to announce a new tenant in the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza. Bright Leasing Associate Elizabeth Ocando signed the 1,026 sq. ft. “Crepe and Cream” ice cream and dessert shop to the growing community shopping area.
Crepe and Cream opens in June 2011 and will feature traditional ice cream, dessert and snack fare, such as banana splits, shakes and cotton candy. The shop will also feature specialty dessert crepes filled or topped with items such as ice cream, Nutella, fruit and dulce de leche. The shop will feature free wi-fi connection and cable TV, and serve as a gathering place for neighbors.
The Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza is located at 2560 King Arthur Blvd. in the Castle Hills community, which is ranked as the fasted growing master-planned community in DFW. The Village Shops and Plaza area features a one-acre-plus site featuring tree-shaded walkways, gardens and numerous water features, including the very popular interactive water fountain, a permanent stage and outdoor seating. Other Village Shops tenants in the “walkable” community include That’s the Cake! Bakery, TRU Salon, Escape’ Coffee and Donuts, The Village Market, Castle Hills Dental, Castle Hills Day Spa, Taekwondo America and The Enchanted Artist. For a full list of Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza tenants, visit |
| | | 2011-06-01
2011 Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic Raises $270,000 for North Texas Children
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2011 Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic Raises $270,000 for North Texas Children
Dallas, TX (June 1, 2011) – Bright Realty, title sponsor of the 2011 Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters, is proud to announce this year’s golf tournament raised more than $175,000 for North Texas children. Along with an additional $95,000 raised at the tournament’s Party at the Palladium, the combined events raised more than $270,000, enough to take 540 children off the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ waiting list.
This is the third year that Bright Realty has served as title sponsor of the event that teams sports and media celebrities with participants for 18 holes of golf. The tournament hosted more than 230 golfers and celebrities including former Dallas Cowboys Patrick Crayton, Charles Haley, Everson Walls and many more. The Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic is annually rated as one of the Top 10 Charity Golf Events in the DFW Metroplex by the Dallas Business Journal.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters plays a major role in the lives of children, helping them make positive life choices that create confident, goal-oriented young people,” said Chris Bright. “Playing in the golf tournament is a great way to support this very important cause, and we are always pleased to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters.”
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| | | 2011-05-20
Lucas Patterson Joins Bright Realty
Lucas Patterson Joins Bright Realty as Director of Retail Development
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Lucas Patterson Joins Bright Realty
Bright Realty is pleased to welcome Lucas Patterson as Director of Retail Development. Patterson’s primary focus is the development of The Bridges at Castle Hills, a planned mixed-use project located in the Lewisville area. The Bridges at Castle Hills will offer major anchor locations, prime retail, office, dining and entertainment sites, as well as multi-family living. The 56-acre site is highly visible from State Highway 121 and easily accessible from the Plano, Carrollton, Frisco and Castle Hills areas.
Patterson will also focus on the existing Castle Hills Village Shops, located within the 2,500-acre master-planned Castle Hills community, currently with more than 2,000 single family homes. The Village Shops currently offers convenient dining, retail and office space for the “walkable” Castle Hills community and features expansive green space and water features. In addition, Patterson will assist in the growth of Bright Realty’s third party management leasing and asset disposition services.
Patterson brings with him an extensive network of contacts within the retail and real estate sectors. He is a graduate of the University of Texas with a bachelor of arts in English and an MBA with a concentration in real estate finance from the McCombs School of Business. Patterson is a licensed Texas real estate agent and has been working in commercial real estate for nine years. Patterson spent the last six-plus years with Lincoln Property Company and was successful in leasing more than 1.3 million sq. ft. of LPC's shopping center developments in the Austin area, as well as aiding the company with the acquisition, leasing, management and partial disposition of a third party portfolio in excess of 1 million sq. ft. in Central Texas.
“I am excited to be a part of the growing Bright Realty team,” said Patterson. “The Bridges at Castle Hills is an exciting project, a leisurely ‘urban village’ environment with entertainment, sprawling green spaces, retail and dining, as well as residence and office space, creating a great synergy for the far north Dallas area.”
Mr. Patterson, his wife, Ali, and their three children are excited about making Dallas their new home and joining the Bright Realty family.
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| | | 2011-04-25
Meet Bright Realty Team at ICSC RECon
Bright Realty Has Presence at World’s Largest Gathering in Trade
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Meet Bright Realty Team at ICSC RECon
Bright Realty is pleased to announce its presence at the International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) annual “RECon” convention, the world’s largest event for real estate professionals in the shopping center industry. ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry, with 60,000 members in more than 80 countries. RECon is the largest gathering of retail real estate professionals, attracting a worldwide audience of 30,000 attendees.
The Las Vegas event offers an excellent opportunity for trade professionals to meet Bright Realty’s executive team. Guests can learn about the company’s full-service real estate services, including property management and accounting; leasing advisory services; tenant representation; development and construction services; asset disposition; and land brokerage. The company’s 800-square-foot, high tech booth will be located at #S600 “W Street.”
“When clients partner with Bright Realty, they access a team of experienced professionals who combine industry knowledge with business acumen to provide real-world solutions for real estate needs,” said Tim McNutt, director of commercial leasing and sales. “Because we are part of the Bright Companies organization, our clients gain our perspective of being in the real estate market for more than 60 years, plus our experience involved in billions of dollars’ worth of real estate lending.”
Bright Realty currently has $48,000,000 in projects under construction and is planning an additional $170,000,000. Additionally, Bright Realty has been either the development, equity, or lender partner in hundreds of projects including: thousands of single-family lots, townhome construction, plus millions of square feet of retail, office and mixed-use leasing, development or lending. The company is based in Dallas, Texas, founded by the late H.R. "Bum" Bright, former Dallas Cowboys owner and businessman. Today, his sons, Chris and Clay, direct the real estate activities and 100+ employees within Bright Realty. |
| | | 2011-04-20
Twisted Spoon Café Opens This Summer in Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza
Bright Realty is pleased to announce the opening of a new eatery in the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza.
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Twisted Spoon Café Opens This Summer in Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza
The family-friendly Twisted Spoon Café will open this summer at 2560 King Arthur Blvd. in the Castle Hills community. The café will feature a variety of menu items, from Cajun dishes and home-style cooking to health-conscious choices and a Sunday brunch. The 4500 sq. ft. space will also feature a bar and specialty drinks such as frozen lemonade, frozen coffee and frozen Blue Blizzard smoothies to enjoy in the Plaza’s outdoor gathering space.
“We are excited to be a part of the Castle Hills community,” said Terri Killian, Castle Hills resident and Twisted Spoon Café co-owner. Killian has joined with her sister, Toni DiLouie, and longtime business associate, Ben Baumberger, to bring Twisted Spoon to the community. “We hope to fill a need for great food at a great price, with a convenient take-out market for home-style meals, without the shopping or cooking.
“The Twisted Spoon Café will have a varied menu that has something for everyone,” said Toni. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items will be family-friendly, some with a Cajun flair and all with a home-cooked feel. The Twisted Spoon Café will feature a special Sunday brunch menu as well as an “express” weekday breakfast menu. The café will offer health-conscious items such as “build your own salads” and our healthy, mouth-watering smoked turkey. “Neighbor-hood favorites are sure to be our homemade Macaroni and Cheese with delicious toppings along with the fresh Shrimp PoBoys.” A private party room is also available.
Café owners Terri, Toni and Ben bring years of restaurant industry experience to the Village Shops. Terri and Toni have been owners of Marshall’s Bar-B-Q in Farmers Branch and Carrollton since birth, working with their father, Charles Marshall, who founded the restaurant in 1965. Ben has been a director of food and beverage services in the hotel business and owned his own restaurant, as well.
“The Twisted Spoon Café will be a great addition to the Village Shops and Plaza,” said Tim McNutt, Bright Realty. The Plaza is a one-acre-plus site featuring tree-shaded walkways, gardens and numerous water features, including the very popular interactive water fountain, a permanent stage and outdoor seating. Other Village Shops tenants include That’s the Cake! Bakery, TRU Salon, Escape’ Coffee and Donuts, The Village Market, Castle Hills Dental, Castle Hills Day Spa, Taekwondo America and The Enchanted Artist. |
| | | 2011-04-04
Bright Realty Signs Tenants to Lewisville Property
Bright Realty is pleased to announce a new tenant to Lake Vista Marketplace.
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Bright Realty Signs Tenants to Lewisville Property
Bright Realty is pleased to announce a new tenant to Lake Vista Marketplace. Bright Realty Leasing Associate Tony Albanese signed The Wild Turkey Bar & Grill to a seven-year lease on a 4,773 sq. ft. commercial space. The Wild Turkey, a Dallas landmark on Walnut Hill Ln., has been in business for decades and the new Lake Vista outlet on Highway 121 and I-35 represents their second location. The restaurant will feature made-from-scratch American cuisine and a fun-filled atmosphere. |
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Escape' Coffee & Donuts
Bright Realty is pleased to announce a new tenant to The Castle Hills Village Shops & Plaza.
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Escape' Coffee & Donuts
Bright Leasing Associate Elizabeth Ocando also signed Escape’ Coffee and Donuts to the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza. Escape’ opened their 1300sq. ft. site, serving coffee, teas, smoothies, donuts and breakfast pastries, in April 2011. Escape’ relocated to the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza from their Hebron/Old Denton Drive site. |
| | | 2011-04-01
Castle Hills Recognized as "2011 Realtor’s Choice Community of the Year”
Castle Hills Recognized as "2011 Realtor's Choice Community of the Year" by Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas
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Castle Hills Recognized as "2011 Realtor’s Choice Community of the Year”
Bright Realty is excited to announce that Castle Hills was selected as the “2011 Realtor’s Choice Community of the Year” by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Dallas. The announcement was made at the HBA’s annual McSAM Awards on March 24, 2011. This is the second time that Castle Hills has won a McSAM “Community of the Year” award; the community was also recognized with the honor in 2007. The McSAMs were created in 1979 to recognize builders and developers who show “maximum creativity in sales and marketing.”
The prestigious “Realtor’s Choice Community of the Year” award was determined with the help of a market research firm – Market Research Answers, Inc. – to conduct a survey of real estate agents throughout the Dallas area via email. The contacts totaled nearly 30,000 unique email addresses and queried respondent’s feedback about their experience with a particular community on topics such as customer service, community lifestyle, overall satisfaction and, specifically, how likely Realtors would be to recommend a particular community to a friend or family member.
“Meticulous planning has gone into Castle Hills and we are proud to be recognized as ‘Community of Year’ not once, but twice,” said Chris Bright of Bright Realty. “Our goal was to create an ‘old-style’ neighborhood, one with a sense of belonging for neighbors and a place where people want to live. This award confirms that the things we are doing in Castle Hills to make it the area’s most desirable place to live resonate with the real estate community.”
Castle Hills is a 2,500 acre mixed-use golf course community located west of the Dallas North Tollway and Park Blvd., with easy access to Hwy. 121. It features unrivaled amenities, including a Jay Morrish-designed golf course, five community swimming and splash pools, 30-plus parks, sports fields, lakes, a hike-and-bike trail and exemplary-rated schools. At its center is the Village Shops and Plaza, a one-acre-plus site featuring tree-shaded walkways, gardens and numerous water features, a permanent stage and outdoor seating. The Village Shops and Plaza serves not only as a site for community retail, dining and office space, but a gathering place for developer-sponsored community events from free movie nights and farmers’ markets to live music performances and the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Homes in the community range in price from the $200s to more than $3 million and include custom luxury homes in the gated Enchanted Hill neighborhood as well as low-maintenance luxury homes in The Retreat and patio homes in The Reserve.
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| | | 2011-03-31
Wall Street Journal- Dallas Developer Touts Project With Family Film
Wall Street Journal- Dallas Developer Touts Project With Family Film
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Wall Street Journal- Dallas Developer Touts Project With Family Film
Chris Bright, scion of the Texas Bright dynasty built on oil and banking, has gone beyond snappy brochures and business cards to market the family’s 2,500-acre Castle Hills development near Dallas.
His Bright Realty this Saturday will unveil an atypical marketing tool for its project: a 60-minute, family-focused movie shot entirely in the neighborhoods, shopping centers and golf courses of Castle Hills. The film, produced by Ditore Mayo Entertainment, will debut Saturday at Dallas’ NorthPark Center mall as part of the Dallas International Film Festival. Thereafter, it will stream on the development’s website.
The movie, “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang,” follows the quest of 11-year-old Cooper (played by Kyle Kirk), his three friends and the elderly Mr. Wilson (played by J.B. Edwards) as they canvass Castle Hills for a lost wedding ring. The film, featuring experienced but not well-known actors, focuses on its story rather than lingering on obvious marketing shots. One of its few hiccups comes when Cooper uses the term “mixed use urban center” in casual conversation.
Mr. Bright, 58, said he foresees the film helping his Bright Realty to market Castle Hills’ commercial parcels. The community, which the family started developing in 1997, has 2,500 homes built, with another 600 planned. One third of its potential 1 million square feet of shops is built. An office-and-residential complex of more than 2 million square feet is in the planning.
The film cost less than $1 million for the Bright family to produce. “It’s a way of letting the community tell a little bit about itself through the residents and showing the community as a backdrop and not the focus,” Mr. Bright said. The Bright family otherwise is known for Mr. Bright’s father, H.R. “Bum” Bright, owning the Dallas Cowboys from 1984 until selling the team to current owner Jerry Jones in 1989. Castle Hills is in Denton County north of Dallas and near Lewisville, Texas.
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| | | 2011-03-21
Bright Realty Returns as Title Sponsor of Big Brothers Big Sisters 2011 Celebrity Golf Classic
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX (March 21, 2011) – Bright Realty is pleased to partner again this year with Big Brothers Big Sisters as the title sponsor of the 2011 Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic.
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Bright Realty Returns as Title Sponsor of Big Brothers Big Sisters 2011 Celebrity Golf Classic
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX (March 21, 2011) – Bright Realty is pleased to partner again this year with Big Brothers Big Sisters as the title sponsor of the 2011 Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic. This is the third year that Bright Realty has served as title sponsor of the event that teams sports and media celebrities with participants for 18-holes of golf at Las Colinas Country Club. All proceeds from the event on Monday, May 9, 2011, will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Bright Realty is a full-service commercial real estate firm based in Dallas, Texas, founded by the late H.R. "Bum" Bright, former Dallas Cowboys owner and businessman. Today, his sons, Chris and Clay, direct the real estate activities and 100-plus employees within the Bright Companies. The Bright organization has been a part of the Dallas skyline for more than 60 years and is a long time supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters plays a major role in the lives of children, helping them make positive life choices that create confident, goal-oriented young people. Playing in the golf tournament is a great way to support this very important cause,” said Chris Bright, “and we're thrilled to again partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters for this important event.”
The Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic is annually rated as one of the Top 10 Charity Golf Events in the DFW Metroplex by the Dallas Business Journal. The event features an outstanding golf venue, unsurpassed celebrity interaction as well as the best post-party in town. The celebrity host for the golf tournament is San Diego Chargers' wide receiver Patrick Crayton. Originally drafted in the seventh round (216th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, Patrick played college football at Northwestern Oklahoma State. The event also features the extremely popular Cool River Cafe Party at the Palladium on Saturday, May 14th. The party will feature live music from Le Freak, a gourmet dinner from Cool River Cafe, live and silent auctions and much more!
For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters, or to register for the Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic, visit www.bbbstx.org.
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| | | 2011-03-09
Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic
Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Bright Realty Celebrity Golf ClassicThe 44th Annual Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters is just around the corner - sign up your team today to ensure your spot in the best charity golf event in the Metroplex!
Annually rated as one of the Top 10 Charity Golf Events in the DFW Metroplex by the Dallas Business Journal, this event features an outstanding golf venue, unsurpassed celebrity interaction as well as the best post-party in town.
The celebrity host for the golf tournaments as well as the Party at the Palladium will be none other than San Diego Chargers' wide receiver Patrick Crayton. He was a originally drafted in the seventh round (216th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Northwestern Oklahoma State. Currently, Patrick is splitting his time between California and Texas. He has a great heart for Big Brothers Big Sisters and is happy to be a part of these events.
Tee gifts this year will include custom fit sunglasses, embroidered golf shirt and pullover jacket, replay certificate for Las Colinas Country Club, two tickets to the "Party at the Palladium" and much more.
Registration
Online registration is open, please click on the Purchase Team Reservations link below to register.
http://bit.ly/fcIJvn Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic |
| | | 2011-03-01
The Golf Club at Castle Hills
Bright Realty is excited to announce that it will manage The Golf Club at Castle Hills.
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The Golf Club at Castle Hills
Under Bright Realty management, The Golf Club at Castle Hills will be maintained in accordance with the highest standards. Bright Realty recently named a new general manager, Chris Martinez, and a new grounds superintendent, Brian Honea. Welcome! |
| | | 2011-02-24
Bright Realty Debuts “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” at 2011 DALLAS International Film Festival
Family-Friendly Movie Featuring North Dallas Community Premieres at Film Festival’s Family Day
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Bright Realty Debuts “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” at 2011 DALLAS International Film Festival
February 23, 2011 (Dallas, TX) - Bright Realty is excited to announce its participation as presenting sponsor of the DALLAS International Film Festival’s (DIFF) Family Day. The world premiere of “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang,” a 60-minute family-friendly movie shot entirely on location in the north Dallas community of Castle Hills, will be screened for audiences as part of Family Day events taking place Saturday, April 2, 2011, at NorthPark Center in Dallas. DALLAS DIFF Family Day events begin in the Center at 11 a.m. and the movie will be screened FREE to the public at 2:00 p.m. at AMC NorthPark 15. The DALLAS International Film Festival presented by Cadillac is one of the fastest growing film festivals in the world and has gained the reputation as the “Filmmaker’s Festival” for its dedication to the art.
“We are thrilled that the world premiere of ‘Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang’ will be a showpiece of DALLAS International Film Festival’s Family Day,” said Artistic Director, James Faust. “This day is such an integral part of our 11-day Festival and families flock to enjoy the events. I just know that this fun, energetic film will be a huge hit.”
Audiences of all ages will enjoy “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang,” an action-packed, family-friendly story that takes lead character Cooper on a quest to help Castle Hills’ favorite grandpa, Mr. Wilson, find something he has lost. The movie gives the developer, Bright Realty, an opportunity to showcase every aspect of the master-planned community. The movie follows Cooper all over Castle Hills in his quest, through its 30-plus parks, hike-and-bike trails, fishing lakes, sports fields and outdoor plazas. Cooper eventually outsmarts his older temperamental sister, Penny, and (spoiler alert!) ultimately overcomes his own pride to save the day.
Developer Chris Bright, of Bright Realty, sees the movie’s purpose as two-fold. He hopes to use the film to position Bright Realty as the foremost developer of master-planned communities and mixed-use developments. While the film is certainly a unique marketing strategy, it is also a way to showcase a project that is close to his heart. “Castle Hills was originally our family farm and holds childhood memories for the entire Bright family. Everyone loves movies, so what better way to engage the community than through the making of the movie – more than 10 percent of the community’s 9,000-plus residents participated as extras,” said Bright. “With ‘Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang,’ we’re not just making a movie, we are documenting great memories for years to come.”
In addition to “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang,” DIFF’s Family Day event will feature several family friendly movies, activities, performances, arts and crafts and much more. To reserve free tickets to DIFF’s screening of “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” and for more information about Family Day, visit dallasfilm.org. The box office opens on March 17, 2011.
Following its DIFF world premiere, “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang” will be featured at a free outdoor community screening event in Castle Hills and available on the internet. Visit www.CastleHills.com for screening information. “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang,” a Bright Realty project to showcase the Castle Hills Community, was directed and produced by Ditore Mayo Entertainment. The production was managed Bright & Co. Marketing, Bright Realty’s sister company specializing in real estate marketing.
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| | | 2011-02-22
Bright Realty Presents "Cooper & The Castle Hills Gang"
Bright Realty is excited to present "Cooper & The Castle Hills Gang," shot entirely on location in the north Dallas community.
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Bright Realty Presents "Cooper & The Castle Hills Gang"
Bright Realty is excited to present "Cooper & The Castle Hills Gang," shot entirely on location in the north Dallas community. The movie is a unique social media marketing strategy that will position Bright Realty as the foremost developer of master-planned communities and mixed-use developments. Check out www.castlehills.com for more info and SNEAK previews! |
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Judges select Best Real Estate Deals finalists | Dallas Business Journal
Bright Realty's Castle Hills is in the news!
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Judges select Best Real Estate Deals finalists | Dallas Business JournalA panel of North Texas real estate insiders has selected more than 40 projects as finalists in the Dallas Business Journal's 2010 Best Real Estate Deals. The finalists were selected from more than 150 nominations. Judges considered a range of factors, including the project’s impact on North Texas! Winners will be announced soon. Read more by clicking the link below! Dallas Business Journal |
| | | 2011-01-14
Bright Realty Signs Two Properties
Bright Realty is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the leasing assignment for the 35,818 sq. ft. Braewood Shopping Center in the heart of Coppell.
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Bright Realty Signs Two Properties
Bright Realty is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the leasing assignment for the 35,818 sq. ft. Braewood Shopping Center in the heart of Coppell. New tenants can join United Community Bank and Daddy Jack’s restaurant just south of Sandy Lake Blvd. on Denton Tap Rd. Spaces from 1,200 sq. ft. and up are available for immediate occupancy in this high growth area.
Bright Realty commercial leasing agent Tony Albanese handled the Braewood transaction and said, “Bright Realty is excited to expand our relationship with Eagle Equity as we take over the leasing assignment for Braewood Shopping Center. This is Bright Realty’s second assignment for Eagle Equity and we look forward to continuing our relationship.”
Bright Realty also signed American Way Plaza, located near Southwest Center Mall. The highly visible American Way Plaza offers 15,000 sq. ft. near Highway 67 and Interstate 20, making the location ideal for companies needing quick highway access. Bright’s commercial leasing agent Kerry Assa brokered the American Way Plaza transaction.
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| | | 2011-01-06
Cooper & The Castle Hills Gang
Castle Hills/Bright Realty is making a movie!
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Cooper & The Castle Hills GangCastle Hills/Bright Realty is making a movie!
Filming has wrapped and production is underway!
Watch for more!
castlehillsmovie.com |
| | | 2010-12-01
Bright Realty Signs Tic Toc Headquarters to 9,127 Square Foot
Bright Realty recently signed promotional marketing company Tic Toc as its newest tenant at the four-story State Bank & Trust Building at Central Expressway and Fitzhugh in the Uptown area of Dallas
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Bright Realty Signs Tic Toc Headquarters to 9,127 Square Foot
Bright Realty recently signed promotional marketing company Tic Toc as its newest tenant at the four-story State Bank & Trust Building at Central Expressway and Fitzhugh in the Uptown area of Dallas.
Elizabeth Ocando of Bright Realty represented the landlord and signed the new tenant to a 9,127 square foot space.
Dallas’ Tic Toc has been working around the U.S. for more than 30 years, serving mostly Fortune 500 companies. The company also has offices in Chicago, Kansas City, Raleigh-Durham and Hong Kong. The Dallas office will serve as company headquarters.
Tic Toc works with clients such as Disney, Hershey’s, JC Penney, Gatorade, Quaker, Wal-Mart, Frito-Lay and GameStop to provide an integrated program of products and services, including custom designs, branded merchandise, promotion and performance marketing. |
| | | 2010-11-12
Bright Realty Continues Growth in DFW
Dallas, TX – Bright Realty has seen a steady increase in activity in both leasing and land sales in the last quarter and expects that trend to continue through the fourth quarter.
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Bright Realty Continues Growth in DFW
Dallas, TX – Bright Realty has seen a steady increase in activity in both leasing and land sales in the last quarter and expects that trend to continue through the fourth quarter. Newly acquired agreements include the expansion of the first phase of the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza in far north Dallas with new tenants such as TRU Salon, Castle Hills Chiropractic and Edward Jones Financial Planning Services, as well as the beginning of phase three of the project in 2011.
Bright Realty also announced expansion at properties in southern Dallas, an area that desperately needs new retail and employment opportunities. New tenants include WAG Learning Center, Just Like Mama’s and Hollywood Supply. “Rather than focus on national retailers, our leasing agents took a more proactive approach going door to door to find smaller firms that already had a presence in the community. We offered an opportunity – and incentive – to expand and have leased more than 30,000 sq. ft. of space in the last 90 days,” said Tim McNutt,director of leasing and sales for Bright Realty.
“We continue to acquire new leasing agreements of Dallas/Fort Worth properties on a regular basis. High density, high income and high traffic areas continue to see growth as retailers seek space in these locations,” said McNutt. “Other opportunities in retail are on the low end where owners who have a low basis in the property can offer value to the tenants with aggressive terms.”
Most recently Bright Realty was awarded the management and leasing assignment for the 102,000 sq. ft. National Health Insurance building. The building offers 22,000 contiguous feet available on the second floor, a great option for large tenants in the Dallas/Fort Worth mid-cities area. Bright Realty also has a large mixed use project slated to start 2011/2012.
“We see major opportunities in the market for a more aggressive and creative approach to real estate services,” says McNutt. “The days of just answering the phone and taking orders are long gone and replaced by a requirement to use creative marketing and pound the pavement to find opportunities and close transactions. There are real opportunities for those who take a more aggressive and creative approach.”
Bright Realty and its team represent approximately 172,000 sq. ft. of Tenant Representative Assignments; 310,000 sq. ft. of Project Leasing assignments; 250,000 sq. ft. of Leasing and Management Services; and more than 320 AC of commercial land for sale.
About Bright Realty
Bright Realty is a commercial real estate firm based in Dallas, Texas, managed by Chris and Clay Bright, sons of former Cowboys owner and company founder H.R. “Bum” Bright. The primary business focus of Bright Realty is leasing and sales of commercial offices, retail shopping centers, land brokerage, multi-family, mixed-use development and medical office. Bright Realty strives to provide the best in quality designed spaces that meet the needs of those served. Whether it’s a 4- story uptown office building for a creative service business, a 50,000 sq. ft. retail shopping environment or a resort-style multi-family lifestyle center, Bright Realty thinks about the lives being lived and shared there, and ways to make them better. Other Bright real estate interests include residential real estate development, new home construction and a marketing communications firm.
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| | | 2010-11-04
Castle Hills & Bright Realty Kiwanis Haunted House Raises $5000 for Local Youth
Dallas, Tx (Nov. 4, 2010) - Castle Hills Development, Bright Realty and Kiwanis Suburban Northwest are excited to announce a spooktacularly successful Halloween fundraising partnership.
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Castle Hills & Bright Realty Kiwanis Haunted House Raises $5000 for Local YouthDallas, Tx (Nov. 4, 2010) - Castle Hills Development, Bright Realty and Kiwanis Suburban Northwest are excited to announce a spooktacularly successful Halloween fundraising partnership. The Kiwanis Suburban Northwest Haunted House at the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza raised more than $5,000 for local youth.
The popular Castle Hills Fall Festival expanded this year with the addition of the Kiwanis Haunted House, a family-friendly (yet still spooky) experience. The Haunted House was built specifically for the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza by local Kiwanians. It was staffed for five evenings leading up to Halloween by local Kiwanis Club members and Key Club members from four area high schools who worked to earn community service credit.
“We made a great number of families and kids happy with the Haunted House,” said Corey Tidwell, Kiwanis president. “The funds raised will be used for programs and activities that promote health and education, as well as encourage leadership and service among youth in Carrollton, Plano, Farmers Branch and Addison.”
“We are proud to support an organization like the Kiwanis,” said Lauren Klein, Castle Hills Development/Bright Realty. “The Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza is a great place for families to have fun and enjoy time together and we are always pleased when we can use the Plaza to support our community.”
Castle Hills is a 2,500 acre mixed-use golf course community. It was named “Community of the Year” out of more than 700 communities by the Dallas Homebuilder’s Association, 2007. Located west of the North Dallas Tollway at W. Park Blvd., it has golf, lakes, parks, single-family homes and the Castle Hills Village Shops, as well as new custom homes in the gated Enchanted Hill area of the community. www.CastleHills.com |
| | | 2010-08-24
Irene Aleman Joins Bright Realty Commercial Leasing Team
Bright Realty is pleased to announce Irene Aleman as commercial leasing associate
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Irene Aleman Joins Bright Realty Commercial Leasing Team
Bright Realty is pleased to announce Irene Aleman as commercial leasing associate. Aleman will be responsible for new business development and leasing activities for both Bright Realty properties and a host of client representations.
Most recently, Aleman specialized in commercial tenant representation and leasing for Reno Group Realty. As president and sales manager for Alecom Technologies, she was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as a “Top50” minority women-owned company in 1999 after growing the start-up company to more than $5 million in sales annually.
“I’m pleased to join a business with the growth potential of Bright Realty,” said Aleman, “but also proud to be a part of a family of companies that has been successful in the Dallas business community for decades.”
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| | | 2010-08-18
Bright Realty Leases 8,700 Sq. Ft. of Retail at Southwest Center Mall
Management for Bright Realty is pleased to announce three new long-term tenants for Southwest Center Mall.
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Bright Realty Leases 8,700 Sq. Ft. of Retail at Southwest Center Mall
Management for Bright Realty is pleased to announce three new long-term tenants for Southwest Center Mall. The three tenants add 8,700 sq. ft. of retail to the southern sector mall.
WAG Learning Center, a provider of children’s tutoring services, signed a five year lease on a 6,200 sq. ft. site. Just Like Mama’s will offer home cooking in its 1,500 sq. ft restaurant site for five years. Hollywood Supply, specializing in vacuum cleaners and supplies, signed a three year lease for a 1,000 sq. ft. store.
Southwest Center Mall is located of Highway 67 and Camp Wisdom Rd. It is anchored by Macy’s, Sears and Burlington Coat Factory.
“We are very proud to be leasing retail space at Southwest Center Mall,” said Tim McNutt, Director of Commercial Leasing, Bright Realty. “It is an asset to the community and we are committed to bringing new business and opportunities to the area.”
The new businesses signed in August 2010 and will be open in the next 60 to 90 days.
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| | | 2010-08-03
BRIGHT REALTY RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 2010 CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
Bright Realty is pleased to partner again this year with Big Brothers Big Sisters as the title sponsor of the 2010 Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic.
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BRIGHT REALTY RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 2010 CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX (Aug 3, 2010) – Bright Realty is pleased to partner again this year with Big Brothers Big Sisters as the title sponsor of the 2010 Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic. This is the second year that Bright Realty has served as title sponsor of the event that teams sports and media celebrities with participants for 18-holes of golf at Las Colinas Country Club. All proceeds from the event on Monday, September 20, 2010, will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. In 2009, the Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic raised in excess of $320,000 for the children of North Texas.
“We're thrilled to again partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters for this important event,” said Chris Bright. “Big Brothers Big Sisters plays a major role in the lives of children, helping them avoid poor life choices such as drug and alcohol use, and supporting positive choices that create confident, goal-oriented young people. Playing in the golf tournament is a great way to support this very important cause." The Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic was rated the ninth largest North Texas charity golf tournament, based on revenue earned from the event, by the Dallas Business Journal for 2009.
The Bright organization is involved in several local charitable organizations, including University of Dallas graduate program, Castle Hills Business Association and the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce. The company has also been nationally recognized for its innovative Castle Hills Schools Foundation, which has supported local schools and students with more than $3.7 in grant funds since its inception in 1999.
The Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic kicks off with the Cantina Laredo “Party at the Palladium” on Saturday, September 18, at the Palladium Ballroom in Dallas, TX. Celebrity participants will join golfers and their guests for a night of celebration, live music and gourmet food provided by the fine chefs at Cantina Laredo. Tickets to this exciting event are available to the public for purchase while supplies last.
Golfers will unite again that following Monday, September 20, 2010, for an 8 a.m. or 2 p.m. shotgun start at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas. This will mark the first year that Las Colinas Country Club will play host to the Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic. This event continues to be ranked among the top 10 Charity Golf Tournaments in the D/FW Metroplex as determined by the Dallas Business Journal.
For more information about the 2010 Bright Realty Celebrity Golf Classic or the Cantina Laredo “Party at the Palladium”, please contact Skyler Harper at 817.905.GOLF
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| | | 2010-06-17
Bright Realty Asset Management Division Obtains Prime Listing Agreements
The asset management division at Bright Realty, LLC is growing strong with recent listing agreements of five well located DFW properties
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Bright Realty Asset Management Division Obtains Prime Listing Agreements
The asset management division at Bright Realty, LTD is growing strong with recent listing agreements of five well located DFW properties totaling over 417,000 square feet of retail space and over 320 acres of commercial land. Properties include: Southwest Center Mall, Crossroads North, Lake Vista Marketplace, West Hebron Parkway and multiple land listings in Kaufman County.
“Bright Realty was quick to execute a fully integrated leasing and marketing strategy for Lake Vista Marketplace and leasing activity has picked up,” said Eric Stanley, Managing Director. Lake Vista Marketplace is comprised of two retail buildings, plus one outparcel space for single tenant use and ideally located close to the Lewisville Convention Center and Vista Ridge Mall.
“By addressing our client’s property management and leasing advisory needs, Bright Realty has effectively leased 20 % of the available retail space at West Hebron Plaza within a few weeks,” said Tim McNutt, Director of Commercial Leasing. The in-line retail space at West Hebron Plaza is surrounded by single-family and multi-family homes, plus offers excellent Hwy. 121 visibility and store front parking.
Bright Realty also has the sale listing assignment for over 300 acres in Kaufman County. The listing assignment accounts for approximately: 85 acres of mixed-use/medical property, 102 acres for mixed-use development, 5 acres of retail and 142 acres of multi-family development. |
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Edward Jones Financial Planning Services leased 1,200 s.f
Edward Jones Financial Planning Services leased 1,200 s.f. of prime retail space at Bright Realty’s Castle Hills Village Shop to commence September 2010.
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Edward Jones Financial Planning Services leased 1,200 s.f
Edward Jones Financial Planning Services leased 1,200 s.f. of prime retail space at Bright Realty’s Castle Hills Village Shop to commence September 2010. Additional, new tenants include Celebrate It! Balloons & Gifts, That’s the Cake Bakery, Doors 4 Pets and People and American Legend Homes Design Gallery. The Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza is ideally located south of Hwy.121 with very convenient access to Dallas North Tollway, Hwy. 121, George Bush Turnpike and I-35E. For available retail space, office and business suites, please call 214.559.9292. |
| | | 2010-06-01
Opening of "That’s the Cake" bakery at the Castle Hills Villages Shops and Plaza on Sunday, July 4th
Bright Realty is pleased to announce That’s the Cake, an award-winning bakery, is opening shop in Castle Hills
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Opening of "That’s the Cake" bakery at the Castle Hills Villages Shops and Plaza on Sunday, July 4th
Bright Realty is pleased to announce That’s the Cake, an award-winning bakery, is opening shop in Castle Hills Sunday, July 4, at the Castle Hills Villages Shops and Plaza. Owner and baker Nancy Jo Newsom brings 25 years experience in baking specialty desserts and pastries to the neighborhood with custom-made layer cakes, Bundt cakes, cookies and cupcakes.
“Our top priority is baking the best-tasting, highest quality cakes possible,” said Nancy. “We make each cake by hand using only the finest of ingredients. We never use margarine, shortening, pre-made cake fillings, artificial ingredients or preservatives in our cakes. And every That’s the Cake creation is one of a kind and made to order.”
WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, recently announced That's the Cake as winner of the 2010 Bride's Choice Award for wedding cakes. The annual Bride's Choice Award recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and services within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.
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| | | 2010-05-30
Tony Albanese Joins Commercial Leasing Team
Bright Realty is pleased to announce new commercial leasing associate Tony Albanese
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Tony Albanese Joins Commercial Leasing Team
Bright Realty is pleased to announce new commercial leasing associate Tony Albanese. Albanese will be responsible for new business development, plus leasing activities for Bright Realty properties and client properties including over 300 acres in Kaufman County.
Albanese joins Bright Realty from Falcon Realty Advisors, where he successfully leased over two million square feet of shopping center space. He also served as vice president for The Weitzman Group, successfully leasing more than four million square feet of retail center space.
Albanese was recognized in 2006 by the Dallas Business Journal as being a “Top 40 Under 40” executive, an honor for young business persons who are “making a name for themselves in business and their communities.” |
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Bright Realty’s Eric Stanley to be Featured Panelist at ICSC RECON Seminar
Managing Director, Eric Stanley will be a featured panelist at ICSC’s RECON seminar sessions on Monday, May 24th.
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Bright Realty’s Eric Stanley to be Featured Panelist at ICSC RECON Seminar
Managing Director, Eric Stanley will be a featured panelist at ICSC’s RECON seminar sessions on Monday, May 24th. The session entitled “Executable Development Strategies Relevant to Market and Culture” will focus on the processes and challenges facing three integrated mixed-use development projects.
Visit Eric on May 24th at rooms 5219-5220 (concurrent sessions 1:45-2:45 pm)
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| | | 2010-05-06
Visit our booth at ICSC RECON Show in Las Vegas May 23-25
Bright Realty will present its complete portfolio of commercial and retail properties at this year’s International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) convention to be held in Las Vegas.
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Visit our booth at ICSC RECON Show in Las Vegas May 23-25
Bright Realty will present its complete portfolio of commercial and retail properties at this year’s International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) convention to be held in Las Vegas.
The team will provide information on several projects underway, including The Bridges at Castle Hills, a mixed-used project along Hwy. 121 in the North Dallas/Denton County area. The Bridges at Castle Hills will feature: high traffic pad sites, approximately 500,000+ s.f. of prime retail space and restaurants, 900,000 s.f. of office space, a hotel/spa, theater, outdoor entertainment plazas and 1,500 residential units.
Bright Realty will also be showcasing premier commercial retail tracts in the Lewisville/Plano/Carrollton area, southwest of Frisco.
To schedule an appointment please call 214.559.9292 or stop by our booth located at S631 T. St. |
| | | 2010-04-16
Bright Realty Continues to Perform
“In spite of a down market and widespread negative press, the first quarter of 2010 has been very promising for us,” said Eric Stanley
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Bright Realty Continues to Perform
“In spite of a down market and widespread negative press, the first quarter of 2010 has been very promising for us,” said Eric Stanley, Managing Director for Bright Realty.
“Activity picked up substantially right after the New Year and we have signed over $3 million in new office and retail leases this quarter. We have also brokered over $3.5 million in troubled asset disposition for area lenders,” added Stanley. With buyers anxious about the recession and credit markets, deals may be taking longer to close but good deals are definitely out there for both tenants and landlords.
Buyers and tenants are doing their homework to carefully research locations that fit their strategic plans much more diligently than during the boom. Area wide, there is downward pressure on rents. Commercial real estate professionals must find creative ways to consummate transactions with finesse and diligence. Bright Realty continues to have success and expects even better results as the year progresses.
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| | | 2010-02-24
Bright Realty Named Title Sponsor
Bright Realty Named Title Sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Celebrity Golf Classic
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Bright Realty Named Title Sponsor
Bright Realty is pleased to announce its second consecutive title sponsorship of the Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas.
The event pairs sports and media celebrities with participants for 18-holes of golf at the Las Colinas Country Club. In 2009, the event raised more than $320,000 for the children of North Texas.
It is consistently ranked in the top 10 Charity Golf Tournaments in DFW by the Dallas Business Journal.
Date: Monday, September 20, 2010 • Time: 8 am or 2 pm Shotgun Start.
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