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...
Charlotte Industrial Market Holds Steady Amid National Slowdown
Despite a national industrial slowdown, Charlotte’s industrial market is standing firm in 2025, showing more stability than many of its peer markets. While challenges like economic uncertainty and an oversupply of space have impacted the sector nationwide, Charlotte’s...
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The commercial real estate (CRE) industry is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from outdated manual methods toward a tech-driven approach.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...