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U.S. West Coast Dominates Self Storage Demand

U.S. West Coast Dominates Self Storage Demand

According to StorageCafe, life events continue to shape the U.S. self-storage market, with moving, housing affordability, and economic shifts fueling sustained demand. Interest in self-storage has surged by 88% since 2020, reaching an all-time high of 25 million annual searches in 2024.

Phoenix, Orange County and Inland Empire Emerge as Leading U.S. Industrial Markets

In the final quarter of 2024, industrial real estate remained one of the most stable segments within commercial real estate, according to CommercialCafe.

U.S. Mega Distribution Centers Leasing Activity Grew in 2024

According to recent data from CBRE, the U.S. industrial real estate market saw a significant increase in mega distribution center leases (1 million sq. ft. or more) in 2024, fueled by robust online sales nationwide.

U.S. Commercial Borrowing to Increase to $583 Billion in 2025, Up 16 Percent Annually

The Mortgage Bankers Association released an updated forecast this week projecting that U.S. commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending will reach $583 billion in 2025, marking a 16% increase from the estimated $503 billion in 2024.

Demand for U.S. Life Sciences Space Spikes 28 Percent Annually in Late 2024

CBRE's latest market data shows the U.S. life sciences real estate sector posted positive net absorption in Q4 of 2024, even as an increase in construction completions pushed the vacancy rate to 19.7%.

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U.S. West Coast Dominates Self Storage Demand

Posted on March 20, 2025
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Phoenix, Orange County and Inland Empire Emerge as Leading U.S. Industrial Markets

Posted on February 18, 2025
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U.S. Mega Distribution Centers Leasing Activity Grew in 2024

Posted on February 12, 2025
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U.S. Commercial Borrowing to Increase to $583 Billion in 2025, Up 16 Percent Annually

Posted on February 11, 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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Asia Pacific Commercial Property Investment Spikes 23 Percent in 2024

Posted on January 28, 2025
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Commercial Investment in Japan Spikes 24 Percent Annually in Q3

Posted on November 04, 2024
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Hong Kong Class A Office Rents Continue to Downtick in Mid-Summer

Posted on September 06, 2024
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Phnom Penh's Commercial Office, Retail Markets Face Slowdowns in 2024

Posted on August 20, 2024

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.
(Q3 - 24)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q2 - 24)
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.
(Q3 - 24)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q2 - 24)
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.
(Q3 - 24)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q2 - 24)
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.
(Q3 - 24)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q2 - 24)
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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