Research Center
National Vacancies
Net absorptions for office markets decreased in all regions in the third quarter of 2017, compared to the same period in 2016. The Northeast registered the most significant drop—down by 73.7 percent—, and the West followed with a 45.3 percent decrease.
2017 Top 50 Commercial Owners
While geopolitical, macroeconomic and real estate market uncertainty contributed to a modest slowdown in commercial real estate transaction activity to start off 2017, volume picked up as the year progressed, with prices remaining high and cap rates and interest rates still at historic lows.
Entitlements, Taxes and Budget Woes
Entitlement spending has so dramatically expanded that it is literally impossible to balance the federal budget without addressing promises made in the past.
Top 5 Retail Space Sales
PropertyShark compiled the top 5 sales in retail for September 2017 in New York City.
Top 4 Office Building Sales
PropertyShark compiled the top 4 sales in office for September 2017 in New York City.
REITs
At the company level, Healthcare REIT Community Healthcare Trust Inc. traded at the greatest premium to NAV, at 38. percent.
National Vacancies
Forecasts show that, in the second quarter of 2018, net absorptions are expected to decrease in every region, with the most significant change expected to come from the Northeast, followed by the South with 13.8 percent.
Miami’s 10 Tallest Office Buildings
Downtown Miami has grown into one of the largest financial districts in the U.S. According to Yardi Matrix data, the top 10 tallest office buildings are in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.
Specialty REITs Raise Most Capital Year-to-Date
The specialty sector raised $25.9 billion in capital year-to-date through Sept. 29, with communications REITs raising more than 40 percent of that total, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.
Top 5 Retail Space and Office Building Sales
PropertyShark compiled the top 5 sales in office and retail for August 2017 in New York City.