Episode 38: Houston’s Land Market Shifts with Derek Graber

In this episode, brothers Tim and Tom Dosch sit down with Houston partner Derek Graber to explore what’s happening in the Texas land market right now. From football season and family updates to the realities of closing complex, multi-year transactions, this conversation brings both insight and personality.Derek shares how faith, persistence, and long-term focus have guided him through major deals that took years to come together. The discussion also unpacks the surge in Houston’s industrial land values, the challenges developers face with capital, and why some of the best opportunities today are happening off-market.The trio also reflects on lasting relationships with developers, including the story of how Kirby Ice House became the largest bar in Texas, and why patience is often the key trait among Houston landowners.This episode offers a candid look at how experienced brokers think, adapt, and navigate shifting markets, making it essential listening for landowners, investors, and developers alike.Key TakeawaysLarge land transactions often take years of persistence, patience, and steady guidance.Industrial land pricing in Houston has surged dramatically in the last year.Off-market deals succeed through strong relationships, speed, and creativity.Multifamily projects are still attractive, but capital constraints make execution difficult.In This Episode:[00:00] Welcome to the Texas Land Guys podcast[00:54] Football season and personal stories[06:06] Exciting new deals in Houston[10:18] Challenges and successes in the industrial market[15:26] Off-market deals and creative strategies[19:09] Adapting to market shifts[20:05] Team collaboration and market insights[21:10] The importance of speed in real estate[22:09] Building long-term relationships[24:05] Success stories and unique projects[28:58] Multifamily market trends[34:06] Houston's cyclical real estate market[34:48] Conclusion and contact informationResources and LinksPodcastTexas Land Guys Podcasthttps://dmre.com/Derek Graber https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-graber-21487a16bTom Doschhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dosch-37263b3b/https://dmre.com/https://ascentinv.com/https://100xharvest.org/Tim Doschhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-dosch-67a07899/https://dmre.com/https://ascentinv.com/https://100xharvest.org/