Regional Commercial Real Estate Trends


Nation’s Strongest and Weakest Apartment Rent Growth

Apartment Rental Rates Across US

For the first time in more than 20 years, Chicago’s apartment rent growth is the highest among its major market peers over the course of three consecutive quarters. Apartment rents […]

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Several Categories Post Growth in Manufacturing Output As Supply Chain Disruptions Ease

US Industrial Production Rebounds

U.S. industrial production increased by 1% in July from a month earlier after two consecutive quarters of decline as more manufacturing categories rebound from pandemic-sparked supply chain disruptions. While overall […]

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Macy’s Plans Four New Small-Format Stores for Fall

Macy’s To Roll Out Small-Format US Stores in Northeast

Macy’s unveiled the locations of its next four new small-format stores, expanding the rollout this fall to the U.S. Northeast and West as the chain looks to optimize its national […]

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62 Bed Bath & Beyond leases will help retailer with new store goals

Burlington CEO says 62 Bed Bath & Beyond leases will help retailer with new store goals

Burlington is also in the midst of rolling out its smaller store prototype, which the South Jersey retail expects to boost sales productivity and operating margins. *Article courtesy of Philadelphia […]

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Aldi Plans to Acquire Winn Dixie and Expanding South

Aldi is getting bigger. Here's why the no-frills German grocer is looking to the Southern U.S. for growth

No-frills discounter Aldi is the latest grocer to shake up the industry with big moves. The German retailer announced this week that it plans to acquire about 400 Winn-Dixie and […]

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Hardly Any CRE Loans Are Being Re-Financed

Fewer CRE loans being refinanced, but lenders find other ways to work with borrowers

Lenders and special servicers are looking beyond refinancing options when it comes to working with borrowers on commercial real estate loans that are set to mature in the coming months […]

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East Coast Mayors Call for More Office Conversions

East Coast mayors calling for more office to apartment conversions

Mayors in cities across the U.S. want to loosen rules that can slow the pace of office-to-residential conversions. In some instances, cities have offered generous tax abatements to developers who […]

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Restaurant Properties Sell Across US

Restaurant Properties Sell Across US As Investors Bet on More Demand for Dining Out

A pair of restaurant portfolio deals in the past week, following Darden Restaurants’ purchase last month of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, marks a return of investor interest as demand improves […]

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David’s Bridal Finds Investor to Keep 200 Stores Open

David’s Bridal Finds Suitor To Keep Nearly 200 Stores Open

Beleaguered David’s Bridal may escape the fate of Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby. A New York-based firm, CION Investment Corp., has successfully bid for some of the […]

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WCRE Second Quarter 2023 Report

WCRE Second Quarter 2023 Report

South Jersey & Philly Markets See Mixed Results Key Indicators Show Signs of Trouble, Yet the Metro is Outperforming Peer Markets Commercial real estate brokerage WCRE reported in its analysis […]

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Rising Borrowing Costs are Pushing Commercial Buyers and Sellers Apart

Rising borrowing costs are pushing buyers and sellers farther apart

Economic uncertainty and elevated borrowing costs are pushing buyers and sellers further apart when it comes to pricing commercial properties up to $15 million. Deals are also taking longer to […]

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Philadelphia’s Education and Medical Economy Leads The Region’s Employment Growth

Health and education jobs surpass Philly region prepandemic report

After losing nearly 520,000 nonfarm jobs peak-to-trough in 2020, the Philadelphia region continues to surpass pre-pandemic employment levels with two industries leading the way: education and health services, and professional […]

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