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...
Self-Storage Sector Attracts Billions In Investor Interest Amid Market Resilience
Investors seeking reliable income streams and assets that perform well across economic cycles are increasingly turning to self-storage properties. In 2024, investment in the sector reached $3 billion, with momentum continuing into 2025. According to a recent...
How Class B Industrial Properties Are Adapting To Modern Demand
Although often overshadowed by newly developed facilities from recent years, Class B industrial assets continue to attract a broad range of businesses. These properties account for 53.5% of the total U.S. industrial inventory, or 10.7 billion square feet, according to...
Walgreens Acquisition Sets Stage For Major Retail Real Estate Changes
The recent announcement that Sycamore Partners will acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance, ending its nearly century-long status as a public company, is expected to have a major impact on the commercial real estate market. This acquisition, valued at up to $23.7 billion,...
Multifamily Market May See Relief As Supply Peaks
Multifamily landlords in high-growth areas may soon experience some relief. Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, who is set to speak at GlobeSt.’s multifamily panel on April 1 in New York City, believes that the overwhelming supply influx in...
Self-Storage Development Slows, Expected To Drop 2% By 2027
Self-storage development continues to decelerate, with new supply expected to drop to 2% of total inventory by 2027 and further decline to 1.5% through 2030, according to Yardi Matrix’s latest self-storage report and forecast. Construction starts are projected to...
Industrial Report: Manufacturing Drives Industrial Expansion
The manufacturing sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, with over 100 million square feet of industrial space delivered since 2022 and an additional 100 million square feet under construction as of January, according to the latest CommercialEdge industrial report....
National Retailer Store Leases To Be Sold At Bankruptcy Auction
A&G Real Estate Partners, a New York-based real estate advisory firm, is preparing to auction off hundreds of retail store and distribution center leases following the bankruptcy of Joann Inc., the well-known fabric and craft retailer headquartered in Hudson,...
Retail Investment Boom Expected To Continue In 2025
Investment in the retail sector soared to $21.2 billion in the second half of 2024, marking a 36% increase from the first half of the year. This growth pushed total retail investment volume to $36.8 billion for the year, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase,...
Bankrupt Retailer Joann To Close 500 Stores
Fabric and craft retailer Joann is set to shut down more than half of its stores nationwide as it navigates its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy within a year. The company plans to close around 500 of its 800 locations across 49 states, according to the Associated Press....