Regional Commercial Real Estate Trends
Warby Parker Opening in Target
Eyewear brand Warby Parker will launch shop-in-shop locations at Target, joining a trend of retailers expanding through partnerships. The first five locations, staffed by Warby Parker employees, will debut in […]
Read More....Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty Disrupt Port Real Estate
Port real estate markets may be impacted by changing trade policies and higher tariffs under President Donald Trump, though the exact effects remain unclear. Several factors, including the collapse of […]
Read More....Joann to Close 500 Stores Nationwide Amid Bankruptcy
Struggling fabric and crafts retailer Joann plans to shut about 500 stores—over half of its U.S. locations—amid ongoing financial challenges. The Hudson, Ohio-based company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy […]
Read More....Inflation Breakdown January 2025
Inflation accelerated in January, driven by rising prices for consumer staples such as groceries and energy. Economists caution that inflation remains persistently above the Federal Reserve’s target, with trade and […]
Read More....WCRE Third Quarter 2024 Report
Regional CRE Markets Show Early Signs of Stabilization Though challenges remain, most property sectors performed well in Q3 Commercial real estate brokerage WCRE has expanded its quarterly reporting to include […]
Read More....CRE Investors Ready to Deploy Capital Following 50 BP Interest Rate Cut
Less than 24 hours after the Federal Reserve’s unexpected 50 basis point interest rate cut, investors showed optimism about increased capital flowing into commercial real estate at Commercial Observer’s […]
Read More....The Great Migration is Mostly Over, Halted by Two Economic Shifts
The Great Migration, which saw millions of Americans relocate to new cities during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, has largely come to a halt, slowed by a mix of […]
Read More....How Retailers’ Chapter 11 Filings Will Impact Commercial Real Estate
Retail bankruptcies have led to increased vacancies in shopping centers and malls across the U.S. In some areas, new tenants have quickly filled these spaces, often at higher lease rates. […]
Read More....Fed Cuts Interest Rates by Half Point in First Easing Move in Four Years
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point—the first reduction since the early days of the Covid pandemic. The move aims to counter a slowdown […]
Read More....Major Banks Report Spike in Noncurrent CRE Loans
In many U.S. cities, once-bustling office buildings now stand eerily quiet. Higher office vacancies are not only reducing net operating income for building owners but also increasing the percentage of […]
Read More....New Jersey Investors Focus on Multifamily and Industrial
After a challenging 2023 marked by tight monetary policy and slowing rent growth, New Jersey’s commercial property investors are gearing up to increase spending. Last year’s property sales reached just […]
Read More....Chinatown Leader Vows: ‘We Won’t Back Down’ in Sixers Arena Fight
As city officials review recently released impact studies on the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed Center City arena, Chinatown advocates remain firmly opposed. The city-commissioned reports, released Monday, suggest the 18,500-seat 76 […]
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