Excerpts from Article: “Conditions vary by neighborhood, but rising tenant and investor demand in an improving economy continues to move fundamentals generally in favor of commercial real estate landlords in San Diego County.” “CBRE Group said local retail asking rents have remained relatively flat over the past 17 quarters but have increased 10 percent over […]
After Riding Apt. Value Wave, Investors Taking Long Look at Cashing Out, Diversification
Excerpts from the Article: “As apartment rents and occupancy growth begin to taper in the face of new supply, owners of multifamily properties may be considering selling some assets or diversifying their portfolios with other property types that may offer more yield and occupancy stability, according to CoStar director of U.S. research, multifamily Luis Mejia, who […]
CRE Prices Continue Upward Surge In First Quarter of 2015
Excerpts from Article: “The value-weighted U.S. Composite Index, influenced by sales of high-quality assets in core markets, increased by 4.7% in the first quarter of 2015 and is now 11% above its previous peak in 2007.” “Apartment investment led all building types in annual growth, with the Multifamily Index increasing by 14.8% for the 12 months […]
Shopping Center Market Finally Positioned For New Supply Growth?
Currently retail properties have low vacancies and Costar suggests developers starting constructing retail properties in good demanding locations. The lack of supply of retail properties means the rents are going to increase and the value of the property is going to rise, until new development is built to offset the demand in the area. Mixed-use […]
Overseas Investors Accelerating CRE Property Price Gains
Foreign commercial real estate investors continue to purchase overpriced properties. There is intense competition among foreigners to purchase commercial real estate. Local real estate investors usually do not overpay for real property, while foreign investors will over pay by 13.8% according to Costar. According to Costar, “Canada is the largest global buyer of U.S. real […]
Commercial Mortgage Originations, Including CMBS, Rising to Meet Refinancing Demand
Lenders are originating more loans for commercial property than in the past. Lenders are finding opportunities in industrial properties and multifamily properties. Office and hotel loans continue to increase as well. The loans for retail and medical properties continue to be stable. The increase in the origination of loans means lenders are optimistic about the […]
San Diego Embracing Re-Purposed Office
The San Diego office sector is showing signs of continued growth and opportunities as other cities become more expensive. There is expected long term appreciation and growth in San Diego. Companies are looking into office building functionality. Older office buildings shall be repurposed or reconstructed to accommodate the demands of the tenant. Renovating and improving […]
Market Trend: San Diego Retail Vacancy Stays at 4.0%
The retail vacancy rate in San Diego is below the national average of 6.0%. A 4.0% vacancy creates a viable opportunity for investors to acquire stable return on investment. The retail properties are priced higher in San Diego and investors are seeking to grab a piece of the pie. The good news is vacancy rates […]
Market Trend: San Diego Industrial Vacancy Decreases to 6.3%
The absorption rate for industrial real estate is increasing as companies continue to seek industrial space. Net absorption in the 1st quarter of 2015 outpaced the net absorption in the 4th quarter of 2014. This increase in demand should increase property values for owners and investors. The San Diego vacancy rate is below the national average […]
Too Much? Too Fast? (Part II) Investors Digging Deeper for Best Potential Returns
Investors still have many opportunities to get a decent return on commercial real estate. It all depends on what real estate market you are looking at. Even though capital is flowing toward highly valued core commercial properties, the lower end properties such as Class B and C are becoming more popular. According to the article, […]