Research Center

Industrial Total Returns

Country-wide, industrial total return in 2017 was 12.1 percent and has benefited from strong demand for last mile logistics assets.

Top 10 California Office Deliveries in 2017

The Golden State’s office market continues to boom, thanks in part to smart development activity. In 2017, more than 2 million square feet of space came online in Los Angeles, while San Francisco added about 1.4 million square feet.

CRE, Multifamily Mortgages End 2017 Strong

The market tailwinds of strong fundamentals, increasing property values and ready access to mortgage and other credit all put downward pressure on delinquency rates, according to an MBA analysis.

Development’s Return in Los Angeles

Office development reached a cycle high of 2.3 million square feet in 2017, marking a 53.7 percent year-over-year increase. Construction has picked up in less popular areas such as Jefferson Corridor and downtown Long Beach, while North Hollywood emerged as the most active suburban submarket.

Riding the Tech Boom in Seattle

Amazon and Google continue to boost office construction and leasing activity across the metro, drawn by a skilled workforce and booming economy.

Hugh F. Kelly, PhD, CRE

Slowing Ahead

In this month’s Economist’s View, Hugh Kelly explains why you should prepare for a recession that’s likely coming in 2019.

Top Tax Tips for REITs

In this month’s CFO Corner, Deloitte’s Steven Bandolik and Mark Van Deusen examine the new tax rules and offer insights into what investors need to know for 2018 and beyond.

Top 10 Cash-Only Office Deals of 2017

In an intriguing finding, a single metro accounts for the lion’s share of the notable all-cash transactions identified by Yardi Matrix.

Maintaining Balance in Portland

As the local economy is shifting from electronics hardware and manufacturing toward software and web services, demand for office space remains strong across the metro, especially in high-profile submarkets such as the CBD and Pearl District.

2017 Pricing

Pricing per square foot based on properties and portfolios $2.5 million and greater across multifamily, office, retail and industrial sectors, updated quarterly.