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U.S. Data Center Boom Tests Power Grid as AI Demand Outpaces Supply

U.S. Data Center Boom Tests Power Grid as AI Demand Outpaces Supply

Fueled by a surge in artificial intelligence and cloud computing demand, North America's data center market continued its blistering pace of expansion in the first half of 2025 -- but growth is running headlong into the limits of available power and infrastructure, according to new data from CBRE.

Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Debt Climbs to Record $4.88 Trillion in U.S.

Commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding rose by $47.1 billion in the second quarter, reaching a record $4.88 trillion, according to new data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

U.S. Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Rise in Q2, CMBS Loans Lead the Surge

Delinquencies on U.S. commercial mortgages climbed in the second quarter of 2025, with commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) experiencing the sharpest increase, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Commercial Delinquency Report.

Tokenization-Focused Real Estate Investment Bank Announced

Miami-based World Property Ventures, a global proptech venture firm operating at the intersection of Main Street real estate, Wall Street finance, Silicon Valley innovation, and DARPA-grade disruption, announced this week a new digital investment bank aimed at transforming global real estate capital markets.

Commercial Cap Rates Edge Lower in U.S., Hinting at Market Turn

U.S. commercial real estate cap rates edged lower in the first half of 2025, suggesting that yields may have peaked after two years of steady expansion, according to CBRE's latest Cap Rate Survey.

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U.S. Data Center Boom Tests Power Grid as AI Demand Outpaces Supply

Posted on October 07, 2025
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Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Debt Climbs to Record $4.88 Trillion in U.S.

Posted on September 26, 2025
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U.S. Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Rise in Q2, CMBS Loans Lead the Surge

Posted on September 15, 2025
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Tokenization-Focused Real Estate Investment Bank Announced

Posted on September 10, 2025

Latin America

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Global Commercial Investment Implodes 51 Percent Annually in Q3

Posted on November 13, 2023
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Global Cross Border Commercial Property Capital Flows Implode 52 Percent Annually in 2023

Posted on September 04, 2023
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AI and Streaming Drive Global Data Center Growth Despite Power Constraints

Posted on July 18, 2023
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Demand for Logistics Space at Global Seaports Booms

Posted on January 06, 2023

Europe

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Global Commercial Investment Implodes 51 Percent Annually in Q3

Posted on November 13, 2023
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Global Cross Border Commercial Property Capital Flows Implode 52 Percent Annually in 2023

Posted on September 04, 2023
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Ireland Office Market Making a Comeback in 2023

Posted on July 26, 2023
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AI and Streaming Drive Global Data Center Growth Despite Power Constraints

Posted on July 18, 2023

Asia Pacific

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Phnom Penh Commercial Property Sectors Face Crosswinds in 2025

Posted on August 06, 2025
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Tokyo Office Demand Spills into Non-Core Wards in 2025

Posted on July 07, 2025
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Asia Pacific Commercial Investment Holds Steady in Early 2025

Posted on May 12, 2025
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Hong Kong Property Investors Take a Wait-and-See Approach Due to U.S. Tariffs

Posted on April 28, 2025

Middle East and Africa Pacific

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Global Commercial Investment Implodes 51 Percent Annually in Q3

Posted on November 13, 2023
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Global Cross Border Commercial Property Capital Flows Implode 52 Percent Annually in 2023

Posted on September 04, 2023
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AI and Streaming Drive Global Data Center Growth Despite Power Constraints

Posted on July 18, 2023
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Demand for Logistics Space at Global Seaports Booms

Posted on January 06, 2023

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U.S. Office Market Current Qtr.
(Q2 - 25)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q3 - 25)
Inventory
(sf in 1000s)
3,620,577
3,614,707
Completions
(sf in 1000s)
5,870
4,116
Absorption
(sf in 1000s)
16,809
15,362
Vacancy Rate
14.1%
14.5%
Gross Asking Rent
($ per sf)
28.18
28.14
U.S. Industrial Market Current Qtr.
(Q2 - 25)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q3 - 25)
Inventory
(sf in 1000s)
12,845,615
12,812,658
Completions
(sf in 1000s)
32,957
25,889
Absorption
(sf in 1000s)
62,280
52,884
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
10.8%
Net Asking Rent
($ per sf)
5.93
5.89
U.S. Retail Market Current Qtr.
(Q2 - 25)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q3 - 25)
Inventory
(sf in 1000s)
2,924,556
2,922,385
Completions
(sf in 1000s)
2,171
3,457
Absorption
(sf in 1000s)
7,008
8,509
Vacancy Rate
11.5%
11.7%
Net Asking Rent
($ per sf)
18.70
18.65
U.S. Multi-Housing Market Current Qtr.
(Q2 - 25)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q3 - 25)
Inventory
(sf in 1000s)
14,983,841
14,915,802
Completions
(sf in 1000s)
68,039
69,753
Absorption
(sf in 1000s)
80,042
145,429
Vacancy Rate
4.3%
4.4%
Net Asking Rent
($ per sf)
1394.42
1384.29

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