In times of economic volatility, the real estate market often experiences a slowdown, with new construction projects being one of the first casualties. However, an interesting trend has emerged in the landscape of commercial real estate: land sales for residential development are maintaining a surprising resilience despite market uncertainties. Single-family home construction began to surge […]
Corporate headquarters relocations from California to Texas was a significant trend during the early pandemic days, but these moves have slowed down recently. Propmodo tracked 500 publicly announced relocations from 2018 to 2023 and found that that Texas was the top destination, with Austin, Dallas, and Houston benefiting the most. Conversely, San Francisco/San Jose, Los Angeles, and […]
Industrial construction experienced a major four-year boom during the pandemic, driven by high consumer demand. Fast forward to 2024, and this is no longer the case for industrial construction, including warehouses and distribution centers, as starts have slowed significantly. The rapid expansion during the pandemic has outpaced current demand, leading to increased vacancy rates and hesitation from […]
With relentless uncertainty impacting the commercial real estate market, any sign of stability within a sector is important to identify and understand. Investors must be creative in their portfolio diversification, which is why all real estate professionals should take a closer look at the fitness industry. The fitness industry, for obvious reasons, was a post-pandemic […]
Commercial real estate offers diverse opportunities for investors. One niche that’s gaining increasing attention is the sale of commercial parking lots. These investments present a unique opportunity to enter a market with strong demand and potential for high returns. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits and considerations of investing in commercial parking lots and truck […]
The U.S. office market displayed a nuanced landscape in the first quarter of 2024, as observed through analyses by JLL, Moody’s Analytics, and Commercial Edge. Despite macroeconomic improvements and rising demand, negative net absorption persisted, driven by significant space reductions from major occupiers, according to JLL. However, this downsizing trend was offset by a robust and growing […]
The correlation between housing demand and land sales is intricate, reflecting a delicate balance influenced by various factors. Bank Rate highlights key determinants such as home prices, mortgage rates, inventory levels, and commission structures, all of which collectively shape housing affordability. The recent unexpected rise in mortgage rates has cast a shadow over the spring home-buying season, […]
The landscape of quick service restaurants (QSRs) brims with opportunities amidst a backdrop of substantial growth and expansion. Despite economic turbulence affecting the wider dining sector in 2022 and 2023, QSRs and fast casual dining offered budget-conscious consumers affordable indulgences and convenient grab-and-go options. However, like all sectors, QSRs have grappled with the repercussions of inflation, pricey […]
In a thought-provoking episode of the CRE with Coldwell Banker Commercial Worldwide Podcast, Dan Spiegel, senior vice president, and managing director of Coldwell Banker Commercial, engages in a captivating conversation with Kate Lister, president of Global Workspace Analytics, on the future of office dynamics, the transition to hybrid work models, and the evolving demands of […]
The senior housing market is finally turning around for investors, who had high hopes of surging rents and soaring occupancy levels prior to the pandemic. The pandemic significantly impacted senior communities with high death rates, resulting in elevated vacancy rates. However, occupancy rates at private-pay senior housing facilities have now returned to pre-pandemic levels. According to the […]
