HOUSTON—In its most recent member survey, AFIRE ranked Houston among the Top 5 target cities for foreign capital. A year ago, it didn't even appear in the rankings. Why has this city turned from a backwater to a global investment mecca? Steve Pumper, executive managing director of Transwestern, explained his theories at our recent RealShare Houston conference.

You'll also hear:

• What Houston cap rates are doing;

• How this compares with other top-tier cities; and

• How Houston has redefined itself s a hub of talent.

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John Salustri

John Salustri has covered the commercial real estate industry for nearly 25 years. He was the founding editor of GlobeSt.com, and is a four-time recipient of the Excellence in Journalism award from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

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