Marissa Luck

Marissa Luck covers commercial real estate, economic development and business in Houston for CoStar News, with occasional stories about Austin, Texas. Prior to joining CoStar News in fall 2019, Luck wrote about the energy and petrochemical industries for Houston Chronicle, where she covered breaking news and developed in-depth features and enterprise stories. Previously, Luck worked for Austin Business Journal covering commercial and residential real estate in the fast-growing Texas capital and before that wrote about business, energy and real estate for The Daily News of Longview, Washington, a Pulitzer-prize winning community newspaper outside of Portland, Oregon. Previously her byline has appeared in numerous publications including Associated Press, MSN.com, Dallas Business Journal, Houston Business Journal, San Antonio-Express News, Crosscut, Seattle Times and Seattle Post Intelligencer and more. Luck grew up in the Pacific Northwest and is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. She lives in Midtown Houston with her husband and pets.

Marissa Luck's Articles

From Big City to Big Sky: Texas Rural Land Sales Surge in Pandemic

Across the nation, brokers and agents said there was an increase in interest and prices for rural land last year and that is expected to continue this year.

This Startup Wants to Turn Vacant Housing Into Profitable Coliving

Boosting the stock of coliving spaces could make affordable housing more accessible to millions of low-income people.

This Historic Reuse Project Shows the Latest Ways Timber and Offices Are Changing Industrial Areas

Proponents of Houston's East End are trying to create a model for other parts of the country on making a more sustainable, urban district while maintaining its character.

Outdoor Storage Areas Emerge as Niche Industrial Asset Class

A niche industrial asset class is becoming increasingly important in the age of super-fast shipping: outdoor storage areas.

Landmark Clock Tower Turned Office Shows How History Can Help Dealmaking

The area's popularity represents changes the coronavirus is bringing about as some businesses seek low-rise offices with green space.

What It's Like to Open a Coworking Space in a Pandemic

While the coronavirus has been a tough test for an industry reliant on social interaction, some regional flex space operators have been able to survive and, in the case of Common Desk, even grow in the pandemic.

How Dining in the Parking Lot Helps More Restaurants Survive

Restaurant parking spots converted to outdoor dining with tables, screens and potted plants are helping eateries pay their rent.

Most Office Tenants Expect Some Long-Term Telework, Survey Finds

When it comes to short-term office footprint changes, about 35% of survey respondents said they may need less office space and 33% said they plan to keep the space they have.

Why This Architect Thinks Cool Office Amenities Will Be Important Going Forward

Creating a "human-centric" work space will become more important as companies try to draw employees back to the office and recreate a sense of community after lockdowns, said a principal at architecture firm PDR.

National REIT's Shift to Grocery-Anchored Centers Pays Off During Pandemic

Weingarten Realty reported 46% of nonessential tenants in its portfolio made April rent payments.

Sneeze Guards, Air Filters Pitched as Quick Fixes for Reopening Offices

Guidelines From OSHA, CDC, Cushman & Wakefield Aimed at Keeping Costs Low

Virtual Office Tours Gain Popularity as Brokers Try to Adjust to New Normal

'We're All Going to Be Looking at How Can We Always Have Access to Seeing Spaces Online,' Broker Says

Live Smartphone Tours Let Prospective Office Tenants Scout Sites at a Social Distance

Here's How One Property Landlord Is Virtually Showing Work Spaces to Close Deals

Owners of Data Centers and Industrial Space Could Emerge Stronger From Crisis, Analysts Say

Cushman & Wakefield, Others Predict Pandemic Could Hasten Shift in Habits

The Retail Pop-Up Evolves Rapidly as Landlords Seek Fresh Allure

Industry Grows With Bigger Budgets, Major Brands