Podcast: The Evolution of Real Estate in Fort Worth

Location Cubed

In this episode of Weaver: Beyond the Numbers, Location Cubed, Howard Altshuler and Aaron Grisz go deep into the heart of Fort Worth’s real estate landscape with Joel Heydenburk, a partner at Jackson Walker and chair of the board at The Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth. They explore Joel’s trajectory in commercial real estate law, investments transforming cityscapes and the nuanced interplay of history and development in Fort Worth’s thriving market.

Key Points:

• Joel’s law career in commercial real estate embodies the tangible aspects of Fort Worth’s real estate evolution throughout the city.
• Key projects like Panther Island shape Fort Worth’s appeal to national investors, offering a unique opportunity for future development.
• The Fort Worth Stockyards aligns historic charm with modern development, where more people visited the destination in 2023 than the Eiffel Tower.

In an insightful discussion, the trio shares how Fort Worth’s real estate scene is a tapestry woven with tradition, innovation and strategic development. Joel details his early career shift from aspiring courtroom litigator to a commercial real estate law professional. Now with nearly two decades at Jackson Walker, he describes his industry’s work in directly supporting and shaping Fort Worth’s skyline.

Speaking to the city’s allure for national investors, Joel said, “The brand of the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth has grown, and it’s because we are a sober, constructive voice. There’s no ‘gotchas,’ there’s no ‘Hey, I want credit for this.’ We don’t care about credit. We want to be a part of the conversation where things are done right.”

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