Central Texas

    The Austin–San Antonio Corridor

    Four primary market areas, one advisor who works all of them — from Austin's core out through Central Texas to San Antonio.

    Primary market

    Austin / Travis County

    Austin anchors the northern end of the corridor and remains one of the fastest-growing metros in Texas. The local economy is driven by a mix of technology employers, state government, and the University of Texas, which continues to pull new residents and businesses into the area — and that growth shows up directly in demand for multifamily housing, retail space, and office product across the metro.

    For multifamily investors, that growth has meant sustained interest in both stabilized assets and value-add opportunities, particularly as owners look to reposition older properties or scale from smaller holdings into larger ones. For retail and restaurant operators, Austin's expanding suburbs are where a lot of the site selection activity is happening as new rooftops keep going in.

    That demand translates directly into multifamily, retail, and office deals across the metro and its surrounding submarkets.

    Primary market

    San Antonio / Bexar County

    San Antonio anchors the southern end of the corridor and is Texas's second-largest city. Its economy is broad and diversified — spanning military installations, healthcare systems, tourism, and manufacturing — which keeps demand steady across multifamily, retail, and office product throughout the metro.

    For multifamily investors, San Antonio offers a deeper value pool than Austin at many price points, with consistent in-migration supporting rent growth and occupancy. For retail and restaurant operators, the city's expanding north side is where much of the new development and site selection activity is concentrated.

    Market area

    Comal County

    Sitting between Austin and San Antonio along the I-35 corridor, Comal County is a growing market area anchored by New Braunfels and its surrounding communities. Tourism, residential growth, and proximity to both metros drive demand for retail, restaurant, and multifamily product across the county.

    Communities in this market area

    1. New Braunfels

      A tourism-driven market anchored by the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers, with retail demand shaped by both visitors and a steadily growing residential base.

    2. Canyon Lake

      A reservoir community northwest of New Braunfels, with residential growth and limited-service retail supporting the surrounding lake-area population.

    3. Spring Branch

      A growing community in northern Comal County along the US-281 corridor, attracting residential development and supporting retail along the route.

    4. Bulverde

      A small city on the northern edge of the San Antonio metro, with residential growth driving retail and service-commercial demand.

    Market area

    Hays County

    Hays County sits at the midpoint of the corridor along I-35, between Austin and San Antonio. Fast-growing communities, a major university, and Hill Country appeal make it an active area for retail, restaurant, and multifamily development.

    Communities in this market area

    1. San Marcos

      Home to Texas State University, with a retail base shaped by both the university population and the city's outlet retail corridor along I-35.

    2. Buda

      One of the fastest-growing small cities in the corridor, with new retail following residential growth along the I-35 corridor south of Austin.

    3. Kyle

      A fast-growing I-35 community between Austin and San Marcos, increasingly attracting retail and restaurant operators following new rooftops.

    4. Dripping Springs

      A growing community in western Hays County known for its Hill Country location, attracting residential development and supporting local retail and restaurant activity.

    5. Wimberley

      A small Hill Country community in western Hays County, with a tourism-driven retail base centered on its historic market days and river attractions.

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    How far I travel

    I work active engagements throughout the corridor — from Austin's urban core to San Antonio's northern suburbs — and I'm glad to make the drive for the right opportunity elsewhere in Central Texas.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is James Chapa's primary market?

    Austin and San Antonio are James Chapa's primary markets, with Comal County and Hays County connecting the two along the I-35 corridor.

    Which submarkets does James Chapa cover?

    James Chapa works across four primary market areas: Austin / Travis County, San Antonio / Bexar County, Comal County (including New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, and Bulverde), and Hays County (including San Marcos, Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs, and Wimberley).

    How far will James Chapa travel for a deal?

    James Chapa works active engagements throughout the corridor, from Austin's urban core to San Antonio's northern suburbs, and is glad to travel elsewhere in Central Texas for the right opportunity.

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