CRE Distress Eases Slightly As Investors Eye Signs Of Stability
A new analysis of commercial real estate (CRE) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) performance reveals a mixed picture: ongoing distress in certain sectors, balanced by resilience and improving sentiment across others. According to the latest data from...
New IRS Rules Ease Investment Requirements For Rural Opportunity Zones
Recent guidance from the Treasury Department and IRS is reshaping how investors approach rural opportunity zone projects, easing long-standing requirements that many saw as obstacles to development. Originally established through the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the...
Rite Aid Closes Last Remaining Locations Nationwide
Rite Aid has officially closed the doors to all its remaining stores across the United States, marking the end of the longtime pharmacy chain after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. As of Monday morning, the company’s website now consists of a single...
JLL Secures $115M Financing For Three Distribution Centers In Hardeeville, South Carolina
JLL Capital Markets has secured $115 million in financing for three industrial buildings located within RiverPort Commerce Park in Hardeeville, roughly 10 miles from the Port of Savannah. The portfolio, which comprises Riverport buildings 5, 6 and 7, totals roughly...
Retail Demand In Myrtle Beach Stays Negative As Vacancy Stays Low
Retail landlords in Myrtle Beach are finding reasons to stay optimistic as the market shows steady improvement, according to a recent industry report. While absorption remained slightly negative in the second quarter at -15,000 square feet, that’s a major improvement...
Accordia Continues Sun Belt Expansion With North Charleston Industrial Portfolio Acquisition
Accordia’s first commercial real estate acquisition in South Carolina is also the largest in the full-service real estate investment firm’s 20-year history. As part of the firm’s strategic expansion into the Carolinas, Accordia acquired Remount I & II, a 305,114...
Store Closures Remain Challenging While Fast Leasing, Investor Demand Steal The Spotlight
Despite an uptick in store closures, U.S. retail property owners are finding reasons for cautious optimism this year. A new industry report highlights a retail market where rising vacancies are tempered by faster backfilling—helping landlords maintain stability as...
5 Commercial Real Estate Trends To Watch
As you explore opportunities in commercial real estate, traditional sectors like office, retail, multifamily, industrial, and development remain staples. However, market shifts and evolving demand are creating new avenues for investors who are ready to act quickly and...
Asana Partners Launches Redevelopment Of Pacific Box In Charleston
Asana Partners has launched the redevelopment of Pacific Box, a 221,600-square-foot mixed-use property located on Charleston’s Upper Peninsula. The project will transform 26,000 square feet of office space into retail and dining options, with completion slated for the...
Commercial Property Sales Under $25M Show 3.5% Gain In Early 2025
Smaller commercial real estate deals are showing renewed momentum, even as overall activity lags behind the sector’s peak in 2022. According to Green Street, transactions between $5 million and $25 million totaled $45.24 billion in the first half of 2025—up 3.5% from...
Charlotte’s Office Market Shows Shift Toward Expansion, Long-Term Leasing
Charlotte’s office market entered 2025 with strong momentum, building on a first quarter defined by positive net absorption and a notable rise in multi-market tenant activity. Expansions are outpacing contractions by a three-to-one ratio, reflecting a growing...
Appian Investments Secures Construction Financing For 182,000 SF Industrial Development In Greenville
Appian Investments has secured joint venture equity with Harbert Management Corp. for the development of Magnolia Grove, a two-building industrial development located at U.S. Route 25 and Bethuel Church Road in Greenville. Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group arranged...
Retail Closures Outpace Openings As High-Profile Bankruptcies Bloat Inventory
Retailers across the U.S. are shuttering stores at a much faster pace in 2025, with store closures up 67% compared to the same time last year. In just the first week of July, 119 stores closed their doors, contributing to a total of 5,941 closures announced through...