Regional Commercial Real Estate Trends


Office Leasing in Manhattan is Improving

Office Leasing in Manhattan is Improving

The Manhattan office market is showing notable improvement as we enter the second half of the year. Key indicators of this improvement include a potential peak in the overall office […]

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Powell Suggests Fed Might Cut Rates Before Inflation Hits 2%

Powell Suggests Fed Might Cut Rates Before Inflation Hits 2%

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Monday that the central bank will not wait until inflation reaches 2% to cut interest rates. Speaking at the Economic Club of Washington […]

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WCRE Second Quarter 2024 Report

WCRE Second Quarter 2024 Report

Southern New Jersey & Philly CRE Markets Show Adaptability While Awaiting Rate Cuts Markets Strive for Stability Amid High Borrowing Costs and Inflation Commercial real estate brokerage WCRE reported in […]

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Office Landlords Prefer a Type of Tennant

Office Landlords Prefer a Type of Tennant

Many office landlords today are grateful for any lease they can secure to fill vacant space, but they do have preferences. Companies in the legal, banking, finance, and insurance industries […]

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New Industrial Projects in Pennsylvania’s I-81 Corridor Leasing Faster Than Those Along I-95 in New Jersey

New Industrial Projects in Pennsylvania’s I-81 Corridor Leasing Faster Than Those Along I-95 in New Jersey

The I-81 corridor in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania and the I-95 corridor in New Jersey are critical logistics hubs for distribution centers serving the densely populated eastern mid-Atlantic region. Each […]

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Signs of Cooling Inflation

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Signs of Cooling Inflation

The Federal Reserve left its overnight lending rate unchanged at its seventh consecutive meeting this week, maintaining the target rate for banks between 5.25% and 5.5%, a 22-year high. This […]

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Industrial Tenants Leasing Surge

Industrial Tenants Leasing Surge

Concerns over inflation and higher interest rates affecting consumer spending remain widespread, but they are no longer causing industrial tenants to hesitate on lease transactions as they did last year. […]

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Three Key Business Types Largely Driving Retail Demand Resurgence

Three Key Business Types Largely Driving Retail Demand Resurgence

Despite headlines focusing on recent store closures, the overall U.S. retail sector has experienced a resurgence over the past couple of years. Vacancy rates have declined, and rents have risen […]

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Philly Development Projects Delayed by Tough Financing Conditions

Philly Development Projects Delayed by Tough Financing Conditions

Major Philadelphia real estate projects aimed at transforming the city have been derailed by challenging financing and macroeconomic conditions. High interest rates, which rose to combat inflation, remain elevated in […]

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Center City’s Outdoor Dining Now Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

Center City's Outdoor Dining Now Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

The latest State of Center City report unveils positive trends for the district, encompassing key landmarks such as City Hall, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and the Ensemble Arts campus. Retail […]

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Walmart Closing All US Health Clinics Due to Profitability Issues

Walmart Closing All US Health Clinics Due to Profitability Issues

Walmart (WMT.N) announced on Tuesday it will close all 51 of its health clinics and end its virtual healthcare services, citing unsustainable business operations. Walmart spokeswoman Marilee McInnis stated, “Healthcare […]

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WCRE April 2024 Newsletter

WCRE April 2024 Newsletter

In the WCRE April 2024 Newsletter, we cover a variety events impacting Philadelphia, South Jersey, New York and U.S. Commercial Real Estate. This month we cover major developments in Philadelphia […]

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