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AI Boom Sparks Powerful Office Leasing Revival in Major U.S. Cities

AI Boom Sparks Powerful Office Leasing Revival in Major U.S. Cities

Surging investment in artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the U.S. office market, driving a new wave of leasing demand from technology firms and helping stabilize some of the nation's hardest-hit urban business districts.

Japan Retail Rents Hit Record Highs as Fashion Demand Surges

Japan's prime retail districts posted record rents in the first quarter as fashion brands and luxury retailers competed aggressively for scarce storefront space, underscoring the resilience of the country's high-street shopping market despite global economic uncertainty.

European Commercial Property Recovery Builds on Income Gains in 2026

European commercial real estate continued its gradual recovery into early 2026, logging a seventh straight quarter of value gains as stronger rental income offset the drag from higher yields and persistent investor caution, according to data released by Altus Group.

Commercial Property Lending Rebounds 52 Percent in U.S.

Commercial and multifamily mortgage lending surged in early 2026, with originations rising sharply from a year earlier as banks stepped back into the market to refinance maturing debt, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Asia-Pacific Commercial Property Rebounds as Investors Return in 2026

Asia-Pacific real estate is staging a cautious comeback, with investors signaling a renewed appetite for commercial property acquisitions in 2026 as market conditions stabilize and income visibility improves.

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AI Boom Sparks Powerful Office Leasing Revival in Major U.S. Cities

Posted on May 19, 2026
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Commercial Property Lending Rebounds 52 Percent in U.S.

Posted on May 08, 2026
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Vector Markets Aims to Deliver Continuous Digital Trading of Real Estate

Posted on April 27, 2026
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Flight to Quality Drives U.S. Downtown Office Market in 2025

Posted on April 17, 2026

Latin America

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Global Commercial Investment Implodes 51 Percent Annually in Q3

Posted on November 13, 2023
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Global Cross Border Commercial Property Capital Flows Implode 52 Percent Annually in 2023

Posted on September 04, 2023
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AI and Streaming Drive Global Data Center Growth Despite Power Constraints

Posted on July 18, 2023
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Demand for Logistics Space at Global Seaports Booms

Posted on January 06, 2023

Europe

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European Commercial Property Recovery Builds on Income Gains in 2026

Posted on May 13, 2026
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Poland's Commercial Markets Enjoy Rising Property Investment Activity

Posted on October 17, 2025
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Global Commercial Investment Implodes 51 Percent Annually in Q3

Posted on November 13, 2023
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Global Cross Border Commercial Property Capital Flows Implode 52 Percent Annually in 2023

Posted on September 04, 2023

Asia Pacific

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Japan Retail Rents Hit Record Highs as Fashion Demand Surges

Posted on May 14, 2026
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Asia-Pacific Commercial Property Rebounds as Investors Return in 2026

Posted on April 30, 2026
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Geopolitics Reshapes Asia-Pacific Property Flows in 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026
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Asia-Pacific Commercial Real Estate Extends Rebound in 2026

Posted on February 24, 2026

Middle East and Africa Pacific

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Global Commercial Investment Implodes 51 Percent Annually in Q3

Posted on November 13, 2023
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Global Cross Border Commercial Property Capital Flows Implode 52 Percent Annually in 2023

Posted on September 04, 2023
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AI and Streaming Drive Global Data Center Growth Despite Power Constraints

Posted on July 18, 2023
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Demand for Logistics Space at Global Seaports Booms

Posted on January 06, 2023

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Commercial Real Estate Dashboard

U.S. Office Market Current Qtr.
(Q3 - 25)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q4 - 25)
Inventory
(sf in 1000s)
3,620,577
3,614,707
Completions
(sf in 1000s)
5,870
4,116
Absorption
(sf in 1000s)
16,809
15,362
Vacancy Rate
14.1%
14.5%
Gross Asking Rent
($ per sf)
28.18
28.14
U.S. Industrial Market Current Qtr.
(Q3 - 25)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q4 - 25)
Inventory
(sf in 1000s)
12,845,615
12,812,658
Completions
(sf in 1000s)
32,957
25,889
Absorption
(sf in 1000s)
62,280
52,884
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
10.8%
Net Asking Rent
($ per sf)
5.93
5.89
U.S. Retail Market Current Qtr.
(Q3 - 25)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q4 - 25)
Inventory
(sf in 1000s)
2,924,556
2,922,385
Completions
(sf in 1000s)
2,171
3,457
Absorption
(sf in 1000s)
7,008
8,509
Vacancy Rate
11.5%
11.7%
Net Asking Rent
($ per sf)
18.70
18.65
U.S. Multi-Housing Market Current Qtr.
(Q3 - 25)		 Prior Qtr.
(Q4 - 25)
Inventory
(sf in 1000s)
14,983,841
14,915,802
Completions
(sf in 1000s)
68,039
69,753
Absorption
(sf in 1000s)
80,042
145,429
Vacancy Rate
4.3%
4.4%
Net Asking Rent
($ per sf)
1394.42
1384.29

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