Many who have watched my videos this year know that I have emphasized that wherever transportation goes root tops follow. Rooftops like new housing, restaurants, nerd gaming, coffee shops, healthcare clinics and more either come into an area to take advantage of newly installed utilities, access to highways or roads. The other impact of transportation coming through an area is like being on the dirty side of a hurricane along the Gulf Coast where businesses,…

There’s a boom of convention center projects in the US with many cities hoping to stay in the economic flow versus being left behind. From Dallas’ $3.7 billion to Orlando’s $560 million to Houston’s $2.5 billion and Austin’s $1.6 billion, cities have invested heavily into expanding their convention centers to draw the biggest conferences and conventions to drive economic growth for years to come. Here’s what I know from working on the last Houston…

Businesses are being sold all over the country to folks wanting to have more freedom in their careers and seeking a road to wealth. From barbershops to laundry mats to neighborhood bars, car washes, coffee shops, boutique shops, and more, opportunities to buy businesses are increasing which is great for the local economy. In fact, in the United States, 60% of millionaires are business owners which presents an opportunity with a proven path for many to pursue especially when millions of…

Traditional permit expediters have a focus on pulling permits which is nice. At PermitUsNow, the most important focus we have is delivering our clients’ ultimate result. Our long-time experience in permitting benefits our clients and their customers. Since 2016, we have had the privilege of working with many types of contractors, architects and project owners from almost every industry like aviation, transit, healthcare, education, grocery and hospitality and events. We have used…

As I originally wrote this article at 2:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, Harris County was still reeling from the devastating high winds and rain that struck downtown Houston, the Heights, and Northwest Houston along Highway 290. The storm caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to office buildings, restaurants, residential properties, and more. Shattered glass strewn across downtown has created immediate safety hazards. The PermitUsNow team has extensive…