“San Diego — Retailers and shopping center operators are making major changes to their business strategies as online and mobile commerce take an increasingly big bite out of traditional store sales.” “The centers doing it most effectively are becoming active hubs for nonshopping activities, led by dining, movie-going and gaming. The more successful retailers are […]
Life sciences eyeing office spaces
“San Diego’s industrial market is going creative.” ‘“San Diego’s life sciences industry is currently red hot, as is demand for creative office space,” the report said. “This gives owners of under-performing assets something to consider via space conversions and also presents opportunities for investors.”’ “…San Diego’s industrial market was characterized as peaking in terms […]
Wave of Renovations and Redevelopments Hits the Village
“Multiple building sales, renovations and redevelopments have taken place there since 2014, many involving vintage properties from the 1950s through the 1970s, and the pace hasn’t slowed so far in 2016.” “For instance, according to CoStar Group, that neighborhood since September 2015 has seen at least six relatively small, older office properties change hands for […]
Seize The Momentum
“Hot Spots Heat Up Commercial Markets, But Caution Is in the Air Despite Fairly Solid Forecast” “In order of priority in San Diego County, he said interest among lenders and other capital providers is focused first on apartment construction projects and acquisitions, followed by the industrial, retail and office segments.” “Observers note that upcoming new […]
Medical Office Enjoying Strong Lease-up, Heightened Investor Demand
“Continued Strong Absorption of Medical Office Space and High-Dollar Acquisitions Spur Increased Spec Development” “The growing shortage of medical office building properties has stimulated a wave of new development, with an estimated 12.2 million square feet of medical office space coming into service this year, 37% above 2015 deliveries.” “Some developers are beginning to build […]
Major US renting markets are starting to crumble
“The slowdown started a year ago when the resale inventory began to balloon. According to a new report by Integra Realty Resources for the Miami Downtown Development Authority, in May listings soared 58% from two years ago, to about 3,000 units, while monthly sales plunged 43%.” “Real estate is local, and every market has its own unique […]
US Banks Clearly Tightening CRE Lending Standards
“CRE Loan Growth Still Strong but Moderates in July as Analysts Sees More “Rationality” Return to the Market” “Second quarter bank earnings results and early third quarter lending numbers clearly show U.S.-based banks have tightened their underwriting standards for CRE loans as they face increased scrutiny of their commercial real estate lending from bank examiners.” […]
REITs in Good Position To Gain in Tight Market
“San Diego — So far in 2016, San Diego-headquartered real estate investment trusts are continuing to benefit from a West Coast climate of limited new retail center development in locations where major store operators are still looking to set up shop.” “Fundamentals are driving up property prices and the number of bidders seeking to acquire […]
CRE Price Growth Rebounds Along with Investor Confidence at Midyear, While Rate of Increase Slows
“Investor confidence returned following a tepid first quarter and the CoStar Commercial Repeat-Sale Indices (CCRSI) ended the first half of 2016 on a stronger note, reflecting the broad-based gains in commercial real estate prices and investment activity across regions and property types.” “The U.S. property markets, however, received a boost from favorable market conditions in […]
U.S. Office Sector Enjoys Steady Q2 Leasing Momentum Even as Rent Growth Slows, Sales Stall
“The U.S. office market continued its steady momentum in the second quarter, recording 39.4 million square feet of net absorption in the first six months of 2016, nearly equaling the 40.2 million square feet absorbed during the record-setting first half of last year.” “In a theme seen in many markets across the country, the supply […]