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1 week ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Corina Stef
By Corina Stef May 29, 2025 CommercialEdge Office ReportsNationalOffice Federal shifts and weak demand deepen challenges for central business districts despite selective property resilience, according to the latest CommercialEdge report. Central business districts (CBDs) remain under pressure as high vacancy and falling listing rates persist, while recent federal policy shifts add new challenges to their recovery, the latest CommercialEdge report shows. As of April, average full-service...
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2 weeks ago | 
multihousingnews.com | Corina Stef
Multifamily companies invest heavily in building sleek, professional brand presences online—but often overlook one of their most authentic and impactful multifamily marketing assets: their own employees. Many companies struggle to engage their teams in employee-driven social media efforts.
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4 weeks ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Corina Stef
By Corina Stef May 9, 2025 CommercialEdge Industrial ReportsIndustrialNational Despite short-term uncertainty caused by shifting tariffs, e-commerce continues to be a powerful force, shaping industrial real estate demand, the latest CommercialEdge office report shows. As online shopping gains momentum, the need for logistics and warehouse space is growing rapidly. In 2024, e-commerce sales jumped 8 percent, more than double the growth rate of overall… Despite short-term uncertainty caused by...
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1 month ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Corina Stef
By Corina Stef April 29, 2025 OfficeNational Major markets show mixed office vacancy trends, with Austin leading in year-over-year increases, CommercialEdge data shows. Source: CommercialEdge, a Yardi Systems Company As of March, the national office vacancy rate posted a year-over-year increase of 1.7 percent, reflecting a persistent imbalance between supply and demand across U.S. markets, according to CommercialEdge data. Although not as steep as previous periods, the upward trend remained...
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1 month ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Corina Stef
By Corina Stef April 29, 2025 Mixed UseDevelopmentFeaturedInvestmentNational To mitigate risks and enhance asset value, fully integrated, mixed-use environments are increasingly seen as the future of work. Holly Commons, a mixed-use office hub in East Austin, blends creative workspace with local shops and dining. Image courtesy of BridgeInvest As hybrid work remains the norm, the era of isolated, desk-centric spaces is rapidly waning. Mixed-use office environments are gaining ground as...
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1 month ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Corina Stef
By Corina Stef April 24, 2025 OfficeCommercialEdge Office ReportsNational Distressed transactions surged in 2024 as remote work and rising vacancies reshaped the urban office landscape, the latest CommercialEdge report shows. The wave of distress forecasted since the pandemic is now taking shape, particularly in large urban office properties facing weakened demand and expiring leases, the latest CommercialEdge report shows. In 2024, distressed office deals rose to 25 million square feet....
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2 months ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Corina Stef
By Corina Stef April 2, 2025 CommercialEdge ReportsCommercialEdge Industrial ReportsIndustrialNational Rising trade uncertainty is disrupting the industrial sector, driving up costs and impacting supply chains, the latest CommercialEdge report shows. Rising trade uncertainty and new tariffs are set to have a significant impact on the industrial sector, according to the latest CommercialEdge report. Tariffs could benefit the industrial sector long-term by boosting U.S. manufacturing. Image by...
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2 months ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Corina Stef
By Corina Stef March 27, 2025 CommercialEdge Office ReportsNationalOffice Coworking spaces increased by 25 percent year-over-year in February 2025, the latest CommercialEdge report shows. Coworking continues to expand, offering more flexible options as the workforce adapts to ongoing cultural and technological shifts, the latest CommercialEdge report shows. Since the pandemic’s peak, coworking has offered a flexible alternative to in-office and remote work. Image by Terroa/iStockphoto.com...
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2 months ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Corina Stef
As cities evolve, so too does the role of architects in shaping their future. Thoughtful urban design goes beyond aesthetics—it fosters connectivity, supports local businesses and reflects the character of a community. Few understand this better than Megan McKay, partner at Seattle-based Johnston Architects, whose work focuses on creating spaces that not only enhance the built environment, but also the lives of those who inhabit it.
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2 months ago | 
multihousingnews.com | Corina Stef
In the changing multifamily landscape, resident expectations are shifting from traditional amenities such as pools and fitness centers to comprehensive service offerings that enhance convenience and quality of life. This trend reflects a broader change in what renters prioritize, with services such as move-in assistance, on-demand cleaning and pet care becoming pivotal in attracting and retaining renters. Recent studies underscore this shift towards service-oriented amenities.
