Whitestone REIT WSR continues to build momentum with a new lease at BLVD Place in Houston, TX, signing Parkhill for its local headquarters. The roughly 5,800-square-foot lease adds a high-credit-quality office tenant to the 217,074-square-foot mixed-use asset and strengthens the property’s positioning as a premium destination. This move supports steady occupancy and enhances income visibility, particularly as office demand returns in well-located, amenity-rich environments.
The deal reflects Whitestone’s broader strategy of upgrading tenant quality and diversifying income streams. Parkhill’s presence brings a professional services anchor that complements the property’s existing mix of retail, dining and entertainment. Located in Houston’s Uptown District, BLVD Place benefits from strong foot traffic, walkability and proximity to major highways, making it attractive for both employers and consumers.
Whitestone has been actively repositioning BLVD Place since acquiring it in 2017. The company has refreshed the asset through leasing, aesthetic upgrades and curated tenant additions such as restaurants and lifestyle concepts. The center is anchored by major names and surrounded by more than 700 nearby retailers, reinforcing its appeal as a mixed-use hub.
This leasing progress comes alongside solid operating performance. In 2025, Whitestone reported record occupancy of 94.6% and same-store NOI growth of around 4%, supported by strong leasing spreads and rising rental rates. Full-year revenues reached $160.9 million, while core FFO per share increased to $1.05, highlighting steady earnings growth.
Overall, the Parkhill lease signals continued execution on Whitestone’s strategy of creating community-focused, mixed-use centers in high-growth Sunbelt markets. By attracting quality tenants and enhancing key assets like BLVD Place, the company is positioning itself for sustained occupancy gains, higher rental income and long-term value creation.
Over the past month, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have rallied 5.8% against the industry's decline of 7.9%.
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Some better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are Chatham Lodging Trust REIT CLDT, sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and Terreno Realty TRNO, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CLDT’s 2026 FFO per share is pegged at $1.20, which indicates year-over-year growth of 17.7%.
The consensus estimate for TRNO’s full-year FFO per share is pinned at $2.79, which calls for a marginal increase from the year-ago period.
Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO) — a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
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