Regional Commercial Real Estate Trends
Philly Workforce Expands Amid Sector Shifts
Philadelphia’s job market remains resilient despite national concerns around tariffs and business uncertainty. In April 2025, the region added 14,800 jobs—a 1.5% increase year-over-year—while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, […]
Read More....U.S. Employment Grows by 139,000 in May, Beating Forecasts
Hiring remained relatively stable in May, even as businesses and consumers navigated economic uncertainty tied to tariffs and a potential slowdown, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonfarm payrolls […]
Read More....May Consumer Confidence Jumped on Trade Deal Optimism
Consumer optimism saw a strong rebound in May, driven by hopes for trade peace between the U.S. and China, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence […]
Read More....Industrial Construction Taking Shape in Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley remains Pennsylvania’s second-most active construction market, well behind Greater Philadelphia but showing steady momentum. While industrial construction activity has dipped this year, a deep pipeline of proposed […]
Read More....Returning to Office is Becoming the Norm
As more corporations mandate stricter return-to-office policies in 2025, in-person workplace attendance continues to climb, and in some major metros, it’s nearing pre-pandemic levels. April 2025 was the third-busiest month […]
Read More....May 2025 Economic Outlook
By early May, equity markets had rebounded from April’s losses, and recent data has yet to show a sharp drop in economic activity. Market volatility has also eased, with the […]
Read More....Office Market Booms Due to Soft Labor Market
A cooling labor market may be breathing new life into the office real estate sector, according to reporting by San Francisco Business Times’ Hannah Kanik. Nick Romito, CEO of real […]
Read More....Office Leasing is Slowing Down Due to Economic Uncertainty
Office leasing activity has shown signs of recovery in key markets and sectors in recent months. However, that momentum may be at risk as global economic instability and a potential […]
Read More....Brandywine CEO Sees Office Leasing Surge
Brandywine Realty Trust has 306,000 square feet of new office leases set to start in the coming months, which is the highest quarterly total of future lease commencements in nearly […]
Read More....Millions of Square Feet of Federal Property Set to Hit the Market
Since the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced plans to drastically shrink the federal government’s real estate footprint, details have emerged in phases. While the situation remains loose, the […]
Read More....Philadelphia’s Population Surged in 2024
Between 2019 and 2024, the Philadelphia metro area added an estimated 88,100 residents—its strongest five-year growth in decades. Remarkably, over half of that growth occurred in 2024 alone, signaling a […]
Read More....2025 Real Estate Trends to Watch
Lets look at some emerging 2025 real estate trends that you should be monitoring closely. The real estate industry plays an integral role in providing individuals with comfortable places to […]
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