As economic clouds gather—driven by tariffs, shifting monetary policy, and fragile consumer sentiment—the commercial real estate sector faces new headwinds. But the industrial real estate sector continues to show staying power. Despite downward revisions to GDP growth and NOI forecasts earlier this spring, a recent Commercial Property Outlook from research firm Green Street paints a nuanced picture […]
Originally published by iOi There are two types of people in almost every office: the Excel genius and everybody else. Real estate professionals are not immune to the benefits of a great Excel spreadsheet, but let’s be honest, Excel can be complicated with all those useful formulas. The good news is that if fate has not […]
In today’s commercial real estate landscape, diversification isn’t just smart, it’s necessary for long-term performance and resilience. While brokers often focus on transactions and leasing activity, investors are thinking about the full life cycle of a property. They’re looking for partners who can help protect and grow their investment over time, and property managers play […]
As we near the second half of 2025, the US retail CRE sector is standing firm—resilient in the face of market disruption, redefined by experience-driven and mixed-use formats, and regionally-driven, with growth clustered in suburban and Sun Belt markets. Despite pockets of sluggish markets and a growing list of store closures, the broader picture is […]
When a client is choosing between a nationally recognized firm and one with strong local roots, the outcome is not always obvious. For boutique brokerages, that uncertainty presents opportunity. These firms offer what larger ones often cannot: personalized service, deep market knowledge, and the agility to respond quickly to client needs. For many top-performing brokers, […]
In our hyper-connected world, data centers are the unsung heroes powering everything from cloud computing to streaming services. As businesses and individuals generate massive amounts of data, the demand for data center real estate has surged, creating both opportunities and challenges in the commercial real estate (CRE) sector. Data centers are specialized facilities that house critical IT […]
The commercial real estate (CRE) landscape is experiencing a dynamic shift, driven by the rapid growth of the life sciences sector. Fueled by breakthroughs in biotechnology, rising healthcare needs, and significant funding, life sciences real estate has emerged as a prime investment opportunity. These specialized facilities—ranging from cutting-edge laboratories to biomanufacturing plants—require advanced infrastructure like sophisticated […]
The U.S. office market showed promising signs of recovery during Q1, with increased leasing activity and renewed investor interest signaling a potential turnaround. However, high vacancy rates and economic uncertainties continue to diminish a full rebound. Leasing activity surged, reaching 115 million square feet of office space leased in Q1 2025—the highest quarterly volume since 2019. This […]
E-commerce has transformed consumer behavior, logistics, and supply chains at an unprecedented pace. What began as a niche alternative to traditional retail has evolved into a dominant force reshaping nearly every aspect of the economy. This shift has had profound implications for industrial real estate, fueling demand for logistics and distribution space in ways few could have predicted. […]
