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Delinquencies, Collection Issues, and The New Renter Mindset The New Renter Mindset The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ended its nationwide eviction moratorium in 2021, roughly a year after it took effect. The temporary halt on evictions had been issued to prevent people from losing housing during the pandemic, when economic uncertainty and […]

How New Zoning Helps Santa Monica Businesses Open and Expand Santa Monica historically hasn’t been the top choice for many businesses looking to expand operations. Several socioeconomic forces in the last few years—such as the pandemic and subsequent rises in homelessness, crime, vandalization, and vacancies—rendered the Southern California city an operational liability, forcing many core […]

Why Retail Is Preparing for a Reset The U.S. retail sector is at a unique crossroads. On the one hand, red-hot consumer spending has carried retail into one of its liveliest eras in recent memory. Retail leasing activity remains strong due to steady demand and tightening supply. Plus, national cap rates and average asking rents […]

A Case for Vacant Space: Why Industrial Buyers Want Small, Unleased Buildings Fueled by growth motives, owner-users in select markets opt for vacant industrial space rather than fully-leased, stabilized properties.   The industrial sector is rife with “dry powder”—unspent cash reserves waiting to be invested. Investors, who mostly have sat on the sidelines for the […]

Industrial Outdoor Storage Market Update | Q1 2024 Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS), a historically overlooked asset class, is now front and center in the rapidly changing industrial landscape. A more diverse range of buyers has been gravitating toward the IOS market based on the expansive use of these sites. Industrial outdoor storage spaces typically range […]

Exploring Undefined Territory: Strip Retail Centers Strip retail centers have flown under the radar in recent years as investors have gobbled up shopping centers anchored by grocery stores. Over the past 24 months, institutional capital has turned its eyes to properties without a high-profile anchor to strip retail centers. Let’s explore why.   What Is […]

REIT Earnings Report | Q1 2024 With another round of REIT earnings reports in the books, the theme of strong leasing demand continues to dominate headlines. Brixmor grew its anchor occupancy to a record 97.3% and its small-shop occupancy to a record 90.5%. Overall, its total leased occupancy sits at 95.1%. Brixmor also hit a […]

West Central Florida Industrial Market Report Overview of West Central Florida Central Florida, encompassing vibrant cities like Tampa, Clearwater/St. Petersburg, Lakeland, and Sarasota MSA, is a dynamic and diverse region with a unique blend of economic opportunities, cultural richness, and natural beauty. Here is the latest update on West Central Florida’s industrial market.   Tampa […]

Making Sense of Retail’s Top Headlines New locations, strategic closures, fresh concepts, and joint forces welcome retail’s next era of sustained, practical growth.   At the start of the year, most news outlets published articles about big-box retailers’ plans to reduce their footprint. It seemed the retail giants were pulling back. Then, headlines about new […]