Philadelphia Retail Space Hits Multi-Decade Low Amid Strong Demand
Available retail space across Philadelphia remains near a multi-decade low after several years of strong demand. At the end of...Continue reading→
Aldi Expands U.S. Store Footprint
Aldi plans to open more than 180 new stores by the end of 2026, continuing its aggressive U.S. expansion after...Continue reading→
Retail Leasing Rebounds in Q4 2025 as Occupancy Losses Slow
Retail real estate demand exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter of 2025. Retailers absorbed more than 12 million square feet...Continue reading→
Sublease Activity Gains Traction in Top Office Buildings
Over recent years, office tenants have preferred leasing directly from landlords, particularly in top-rated buildings. This trend may shift in...Continue reading→
Retail Performance in 2025
Despite expectations of a downturn, the U.S. retail sector remained resilient throughout 2025. Performance held steady amid rising store closures...Continue reading→
Philadelphia Office Market Shows Direction in 2025
The future of Philadelphia’s office market began to take shape in 2025. During the year, top-quality office buildings recorded strong...Continue reading→
Philly is Best Place to Visit Per Wall Street Journal
Although New Year’s Day is still weeks away, momentum is already building for Philadelphia in 2026. Recently, The Wall Street...Continue reading→
U.S. Economy Shows Strong Momentum
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the U.S. economy is finishing the year on solid footing, citing strong holiday...Continue reading→
Philadelphia-Area Nonprofits Change Real Estate Strategies
Recently, several Philadelphia nonprofits updated their real estate footprints. They adjusted operations and made strategic buy-and-sell decisions. To start, Montgomery...Continue reading→
Chase Expands as Others Retreat
While many banks are scaling back, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is doing the opposite. Over the past five years, the...Continue reading→
Philly Retail Slows in City Harder Than Suburbs
Retail rent growth in the Philadelphia region has cooled in recent quarters, reflecting a nationwide slowdown and the impact of...Continue reading→
Rite Aid Shuts Doors Nationwide After Second Bankruptcy
Rite Aid has officially closed all of its remaining stores following two bankruptcies within two years. The company announced that...Continue reading→
Office Inventory in NJ Declining Again
Over the past decade, many New Jersey office owners have opted to divest underperforming assets rather than invest in costly...Continue reading→
Fed Cuts Rates as Labor Market Softens
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points in September, setting the new target range at...Continue reading→
Aging Inventory Slows Retail Rent Growth in Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s retail sector continues to lag behind other major U.S. markets when it comes to rent growth. In the third...Continue reading→
Retail Bankruptcies Repeat as “Chapter 22” Trend Grows
Bankruptcy isn’t bringing second chances for many U.S. retailers. A wave of chains have returned to court only a few...Continue reading→
Industrial Real Estate Hits First Decline in Over a Decade
Five years ago, the e-commerce boom made warehouses the hottest play in commercial real estate. Growth began to cool in...Continue reading→
High-Vacancy Office Buildings Now Hold Greater Share of Empty Space
For years, vacant office space in most markets has been concentrated in a relatively small set of properties. Today, however,...Continue reading→
U.S. Retail Sales Rise in July Despite Inflation Concerns
U.S. retail and food service sales rose 0.5% in July compared with the previous month and were up 3.9% year-over-year,...Continue reading→
U.S. Industrial Market Faces Slower Demand Amid Economic Uncertainty
After a strong start to 2025, the U.S. industrial real estate market is showing signs of cooling as tenant demand...Continue reading→
