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. 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.

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. 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

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.

2012-01-04
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

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.

2011-12-07
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.

2011-10-25
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.

2011-06-03
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

2011-04-20
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. 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.

2011-04-04
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.

2011-03-01
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!

2011-02-22
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. 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!

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.
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. 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.

2010-08-24
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.”

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. 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.

2010-06-17
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.

2010-06-16
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.

2010-05-30
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.”

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, 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.