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The evolution toward compact, high-performance workplaces reflects one of several ways organizations are redefining value in a changing landscape. While not every company will reduce its footprint, those that do are finding new opportunities to align space more closely with purpose. By embracing flexibility,…
Labor shortages, trade policy pressures and geopolitical disruptions are accelerating construction cost escalation, with further increases expected in the second half of 2026. According to JLL’s 2026 Construction Perspective: U.S. Mid-year Update, recognizing these overlaps and acting before contractors reach…
As office vacancy remains elevated in many markets, developers across the country are asking the same question: How can obsolete office buildings be successfully repositioned for new uses?
AI is becoming a practical tool in commercial real estate, helping owners, operators and investors improve efficiency amid rising costs and resource constraints. The strongest results are coming from structured, repetitive, data-heavy workflows where AI can automate routine tasks, surface insights faster and…
A recurring market intelligence publication tracking conditions and capital flows across U.S. commercial real estate sectors.
Congressional Republicans are pursuing a third budget reconciliation bill before the midterm elections to fund defense priorities and potentially advance election-security measures, using reconciliation to bypass the Senate filibuster.
Michael Tait, a winner of the Developing Leaders Award and an active member of CREDA Maryland, has built his commercial real estate career around relationships – and now he’s using those relationships to help open doors for the next generation of industry leaders.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup making headlines, a recent PropertyShark market study revealed that in five of the 11 hosting cities, the cheapest available ticket for the most expensive game is now on par with – or above – a full month of rent or mortgage payments. Even at the low end, seats for many of the most…
Tenants demands have been evolving since the start of COVID-19. While today’s tenants generally need less overall space, the full picture is more complicated than that. When a company is moving into a new space – whether due to right-sizing, relocation, or another need – they need to make the space their own. This…
Initial findings on electric grid reliability and its implications for commercial real estate development and investment.
Today, I am proud to announce a pivotal moment in our association’s history: We are now the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA). This change goes far beyond a name change; it signifies a clear statement about what our association stands for, who we serve and where we are headed.
Americans are moving less. In 2024, about 7.15 million people relocated across state lines, according to a recent StorageCafe analysis. The number, representing 2.1% of the U.S. population, is the lowest interstate mobility rate in more than a decade and a clear step down from 2.5% in 2022 and 2.3% in 2023. The…
Like other legislatures around the United States, the New York State Legislature spent the first half of this year considering policy on controversial topics that affect commercial real estate development. When both chambers adjourned their 2026 legislative session in early June, two bills they had passed…
NAIOP research examining how commercial real estate stakeholders assess and manage physical climate hazards and resulting property losses.
Research examining how commercial real estate operators are assessing and managing physical climate hazards and property losses in response to escalating environmental risks.
In a recent episode of NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast, NAIOP President and CEO Marc Selvitelli, CAE, spoke with Leo Addimando, managing partner and cofounder of Alterra Property Group, about the evolution of Industrial Outdoor Storage from an under-the-radar property type into one of commercial real estate's…
As the “opportunity zones (OZ)" program enters a new phase, investors, developers and advisors are preparing for what many are calling “opportunity zones 2.0.” In a recent episode of NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast, Angel Rice and Dave Sobochan of Cohen & Co., one of the top tax and accounting firms in the U.S.,…
NAIOP research report forecasting U.S. office market demand, noting three consecutive quarters of positive net absorption through Q1 2026.
Altus Group's first-quarter 2026 survey of CRE borrowers and lenders reveals a commercial real estate debt market experiencing conflicting directional pressures.
Altus Group's survey of CRE borrowers and lenders reveals a commercial real estate debt market experiencing conflicting pressures and directional forces.
Analysis of economic, capital markets, and real estate data examining factors that shape debt and equity availability and pricing for commercial real estate practitioners.
Analysis of economic, capital markets, and real estate data examining factors shaping debt and equity financing availability and pricing for commercial real estate practitioners.
Altus Group's fourth quarter 2025 survey of CRE borrowers and lenders reveals mixed signals about the current state of the debt market.
Survey of commercial real estate borrowers and lenders from Altus Group reveals mixed signals about the current state of the debt market.
NAIOP forecast projects net absorption of industrial space will reach 154.8 million square feet through the first half of 2026.
NAIOP's sentiment index for commercial real estate respondents reached 52, reflecting modest optimism about market conditions in the coming year.
CREDA Research Foundation report examining best practices in sustainable data center development through interviews with industry owners, operators, investors, developers, and designers.
NAIOP Research Foundation report examining best practices in sustainable data center development through interviews with industry owners, operators, investors, developers and designers.
The forecast projects US industrial net absorption increasing through the first half of 2026 to 154.8 million sq ft and ending the full year at 345.9 million sq ft as economic conditions stabilize. Demand strengthened in the second half of 2025 with 128.7 million sq ft of net absorption.
Net office absorption grew 19.8 million sq ft in the third quarter, the strongest quarter for office demand since 2022. The forecast projects fourth-quarter absorption of 20.5 million sq ft and a further 50.5 million sq ft of positive absorption for full-year 2026.
NAIOP research explores generative AI applications across industrial real estate operations, extending beyond financial analysis and market research into operational strategy.
NAIOP research examines generative AI applications across industrial real estate operations, including financial analysis, market research, and customer service.
The forecast projected nearly flat US industrial net absorption of 2.8 million sq ft over the second half of 2025 after a weak first half. It pointed to signs of stabilization following a challenging year for the sector.
NAIOP projects net absorption trends for industrial real estate amid persistent uncertainty and elevated interest rates.
NAIOP Research Foundation report examining the economic benefits of commercial construction across industrial, retail, hospitality, office, and institutional multifamily asset classes in Canada.
Research commissioned by NAIOP Foundation examining the economic benefits of commercial construction across industrial, retail, hospitality, office, and multifamily asset classes in Canada.
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