Charlotte’s Retail Scene Thrives Amid Strong Growth, Tight Vacancy
Charlotte, known as the Queen City in honor of Queen Charlotte, has seen a retail boom in the post-pandemic era, driven by robust population growth and resilient consumer demand. According to recent reports, retail vacancy rates in the city have stayed below 4% in...
Smoother, Faster, Smarter: How Tech Is Changing CRE Transactions
The commercial real estate (CRE) industry is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from outdated manual methods toward a tech-driven approach. This shift is streamlining property acquisitions and enabling more informed decisions by maximizing the value...
Class A Malls Buck the Retail Decline Narrative
In an era where e-commerce continues to expand and physical retail faces ongoing challenges, traditional malls are often viewed as a fading relic. But recent data tells a more nuanced story—especially for top-tier malls. Monthly visits to Class A malls held steady...
Apartment Occupancy Holds Steady But One Metric Slows Across Major U.S. Markets
While apartment occupancy across the U.S. held steady in May, momentum in rental-rate growth lost steam, according to new data from RealPage. Among the 50 largest metro areas, occupancy remained unchanged from April at 95.7%, marking a 90-basis-point increase since...
Self-Storage Transaction Volume Hits $3.2B
The self-storage sector appears to be settling into a more balanced state following years of pandemic-fueled activity, according to a new report from Cushman & Wakefield. Transaction volume during the last half of 2024 reached $3.2 billion—just 2.4% below the...
Industrial Real Estate Trends Q1 2025: Mixed Signals In Single And Multi-Tenant Markets
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. industrial real estate market showed diverging trends between single- and multi-tenant properties, according to recent data from Northmarq. While both sectors demonstrated resilience, they were impacted differently by changing...
Grocery Store Traffic Holds Steady Amid Multiple Headwinds
Despite rising food prices, shifting consumer confidence, and tough competition from discount retailers and superstores, traditional brick-and-mortar grocery stores are holding their ground in 2025. A recent analysis by Placer.ai reveals that these stores are not only...
Multifamily Investment Outlook Brightens Amid Stabilizing Rents, Declining Vacancy
As we move through 2025, the U.S. multifamily real estate market is showing strong signs of stabilization after the turbulence of recent years. According to CBRE’s latest report, the sector is settling into a more balanced and sustainable rhythm, following the...
South Carolina Ties For Lead In Population Gains As Migration Slows
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered major shifts in where Americans choose to live, driven by factors like the rise of remote work, the search for more affordable housing, and better regional economic opportunities. According to recent findings from Placer.ai, many people...
Self-Storage Usage Continues Post-Pandemic Momentum
The self-storage industry continues to experience robust demand in 2025, maintaining momentum from the pandemic era. According to a May 2025 report by GlobeSt., leading self-storage chains have reported year-over-year foot traffic growth, indicating sustained interest...
Atlanta Property Group Buys 173,000 SF Distribution Center In Greenville
Atlanta Property Group (APG) has purchased 6 Shelter Drive, a 173,000-square-foot industrial facility located in Greenville. Situated adjacent to I-85 off the Pelham Road exit, the facility is one of the few infill locations in the area. Constructed in 2004, the...
Class B Malls Offer Prime Redevelopment Opportunity
The future of Class B malls may increasingly depend on the trend of transforming underperforming properties into mixed-use developments, especially as new retail construction slows. These redevelopments aim to combine retail, lifestyle, entertainment, and essential...
Small Multifamily Valuations Start To Rise Again And Originations Are Up
The small multifamily real estate sector is showing signs of renewed momentum, according to an analysis by Arbor Realty Trust. However, the outlook remains uncertain due to expectations of tighter monetary policy, which could slow the market’s recovery. In the...