Volume
CRE Transaction Volume and Percent Change
The volume has ranged over the past 10 years from $13.2 billion in the first quarter of 2009 to $160.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2015.
West Sees Largest Investment Decline in 1Q
All regions of the U.S. saw a decline in commercial real estate investment for the first quarter of the year, according to Real Capital Analytics data, with the West and Southwest seeing the greatest decreases in transaction volume.
Investment Off to Slow Start in 2017
Following a strong $133.8 billion in transaction volume in the fourth quarter of 2016, investment activity tapered off in the first quarter of this year, hitting $93.6 billion as of March 31, according to Real Capital Analytics data.
Investment Sales
CBD and suburban office represented 31 percent of the total transaction volume, and mid- and high-rise and garden apartments represented 33 percent in the past year.
Investment Ticks Up Nationwide
Aside from a slight dip for the Midwest, all regions across the U.S. saw increased investment in the fourth quarter.
Investment Sales
Based on independent reports of properties and portfolios $2.5 million and greater, 12 months ending Nov. 30, 2016
Investment Sales
Based on independent reports of properties and portfolios $2.5 million and greater, 12 months ending Aug. 31, 2016