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. […]
C-stores are capturing market share from grocery and fast-food chains, driving strong investor interest in the net-lease market MADISON, N.J. (April 1, 2025) – Coldwell Banker Commercial®, an Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS) brand, today released its latest Trend Report examining how convenience stores (C-stores) have shifted from quick stops for snacks and fuel to popular food destinations. This shift has […]
The landscape of private wealth is shifting, and CRE is increasingly becoming a focal point for family offices. According to The Wealth Report 2025 by Knight Frank, 44% of global family offices plan to expand their exposure to commercial real estate over the next 18 months. This renewed interest comes at a time when traditional investment avenues remain volatile, […]
C-Store Evolution: From Snacks to Supermarkets and Beyond It may be the most prototypically American retail sector, who explosive growth paralleled the growth of suburbia, our love of the open road, and the resulting need for fuel and food – the convenience store (c-store). You may be surprised to learn, however, that c-stores began in […]
