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• Quick Hits | Job Data Is Diverging  April 25, 2024
  The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases two different employment surveys. The most frequently cited is the payroll survey, which typically comes out on the first Friday of the month. This survey is based on nonfarm employment. Per this survey, March job data accelerated to 303,000, and jobs have been rising at a steady clip […]
  Aaron Jodka
• Navigating the Market Dynamics Tightrope | U.S. Retail Q1 2024 April 24, 2024
  The first quarter of 2024 was marked by notable tightness in retail fundamentals, driven by a significant decrease in new space entering the market due to tenant move-outs and a long-term trend of minimal supply additions. At the end of the first quarter, March retail sales ended on a solid note with a 2.4% increase, […]
  Nicole Larson
• Navigating the Changing Landscape of Aging Healthcare Facilities April 24, 2024
  The healthcare sector has experienced tremendous growth the last 20 years. From technological advancements to evolving patient needs, the industry continually adapts to meet the demands of modern healthcare. However, one significant challenge looms large amidst this evolution: aging facilities. These structures, once at the forefront of care provision, now present obstacles to delivering modern, […]
  Maureen Goetz
• The Store-in-Store Revolution: Redefining Retail in the Age of Partnerships April 22, 2024
  The store-in-store concept is a thriving retail strategy that has reached a wider audience and scaled businesses among big box retailers like Target, Walmart, and others. These retail giants are exploring brand partnerships, using the store-in-store (pop-in shops and shop-in-shop) concept to attract new prospective customers. Retailers considering this strategy can implement several revenue models, […]
  Anjee Solanki
• Quick Hits | ULI’s 2024 Spring Meeting Takeaways April 18, 2024
  ULI’s Spring Meeting in New York took place April 9-11. Here are observations from various sessions and conversations over the three days of events: 
  Aaron Jodka
• Exploring National Incentive Trends: 2023 Insights and 2024 Outlook April 16, 2024
  Authors:Monty Turner, Colliers Site Selection and Economic Incentives Practice Group LeaderDon Moss, Colliers Industrial Service and Economic Incentives Practice Group In the landscape of incentives, 2023 marked an intriguing chapter characterized by shifts in investment patterns and job creation dynamics. In this new blog series, professionals can gain valuable insights into the state of economic […]
  Monty Turner
• Monitoring Manufacturing’s Resurgence April 16, 2024
  Manufacturing construction spending has never been higher, and job announcements and employment are following suit. Colliers is tracking 44 manufacturing projects with an investment of $1 billion or greater, that are under construction or planned nationwide. Most projects are semiconductor or EV battery facilities in response to 2022’s CHIPS Act. These developments are distributed across […]
  Craig Hurvitz
• Strategic Site Selection for EV and Battery Projects – A Colliers Perspective April 15, 2024
  Authors: Patrich Jett, SIOR – Senior Vice President, Automotive Practice Group LeaderMonty Turner – Senior Vice President, Principal Site Selection Services, Economic Incentives Practice Group LeaderJonathan Koes – Research Manager As Electric Vehicle (EV), battery, and subsequent supplier projects continue on an upward trajectory, the importance of strategic site selection has never been more critical, […]
  Patrich Jett
• Quick Hits | Innovations in Workplace Design April 11, 2024
  Colliers Capital Markets recently sat down with Tim Betjemann, Geographic Discipline Leader, Colliers Project Leaders, to discuss innovations in workplace design and build-out construction trends.   Colliers Capital Markets (CCM): What are companies doing with their space today?    Tim Betjemann (TB):  Companies are giving people a reason to come back to the office. They […]
  Aaron Jodka
• The New Office Amenity: Electric-Vehicle Chargers April 9, 2024
  Co-authored-by Jacob Pavlik, Research Manager | Seattle/Bellevue, and John Scott, Managing Director | Florida, REMS. Electric Vehicles (EVs) on American roads are becoming more and more common. As more drivers ditch the gas stations and switch to electric, there will be pressure on the places they park to provide a charging station. Landlords are responsible for […]
  Patrick Duffy
• The Ozempic Effect: A New Era for Healthcare and Real Estate April 8, 2024
  Groundbreaking healthcare innovations have been reshaping patient care, treatment methodologies, and even the infrastructure of healthcare facilities. Among the notable advancements, Ozempic emerges as a game-changer: it’s reported that in the last three years, prescriptions increased 300% for Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs. The growing demand for medical services associated with Ozempic, including consultations, […]
  Shawn Janus
• Quick Hits | Debt Maturities: Loan Extensions are Real April 4, 2024
  The MBA’s latest loan maturity report drove headlines across the industry. A total of $929 billion in loan balances, or one-fifth of outstanding commercial real estate debt, is due to mature this year. This figure is much higher than estimates from sources like Trepp, which is tracking $544 billion. Between 2024 and 2028, aggregate totals […]
  Aaron Jodka
• ICSC’s Jazmen Johnson Leads the Charge for DEI Initiatives, Attracting Young Talent to CRE April 3, 2024
  To close out Women’s History Month, Anjee Solanki interviews Jazmen Johnson, Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ICSC, to discuss CRE career pathing and how DEI best practices can advance the industry into the 21st century. Jazmen Johnson has strengthened diversity and inclusion efforts across the commercial real estate industry. One of her crowning achievements […]
  Anjee Solanki
• The Future of Behavioral Health Real Estate April 2, 2024
  The landscape of behavioral health care is evolving rapidly, with an increasing demand for parity between mental and physical health services. Statistics from Axios reveal that 9 in 10 Americans advocate for health insurers to cover mental healthcare on par with physical healthcare. The intersection of behavioral health and real estate presents unique opportunities to […]
  Stephen Woelfel
• Quick Hits | February MSCI Update March 28, 2024
  OfficeOffice volume fell in February at a 62% pace from a year ago, after months of mostly flat to slightly increased volume. CBD sales were quite limited, with monthly volume in line with 2009 levels. One of the largest deals of the month was CoStar Group’s acquisition of 1201 Wilson Blvd., a 521,000 SF property […]
  Aaron Jodka
• CRE: Industries Revealed, Episode 2 | Colliers’ Food & Beverage Practice Group March 25, 2024
  In the second episode of CRE: Industries Revealed, Anjee Solanki talks to Rick Kingery, Senior Vice President and Leader of Colliers’ Food & Beverage Practice Group. The group provides a full-scope real estate team dedicated to the needs of businesses involved in the production and distribution of food with team members who specialize in capital […]
  Anjee Solanki
• Quick Hits | March Numbers to Watch March 21, 2024
  At Colliers, we understand the importance of interconnected data, macroeconomic trends, and anecdotes in real estate decisions. With that in mind, here are 10 numbers and trends that have recently caught our attention:  Trepp reported that office loans sent to special servicing experienced a value loss exceeding 50%. Business Insider noted that 28 regional and […]
  Aaron Jodka
• Hospitality Brand Performance Comparison Report | Q4 2023 March 19, 2024
  U.S. Hospitality operating performance indicators provided mixed signals in Q4 2023 on a year-on-year basis. The Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) experienced marginal growth of 2.9% and 1.3% respectively. Meanwhile, quarterly occupancy rates fell 160 basis points when compared to the same period a year prior. The final quarter of […]
  Mark Owens
• An Early Look into 2024 Industrial Capital Markets – Insights from Colliers Industrial Capital Markets Experts March 19, 2024
  In 2024, our industrial capital markets experts anticipate an ever-evolving real estate landscape. They foresee an active market shaped by strategic factors like interest rate fluctuations, market dynamics, and a diverse range of investable assets. Explore their insights into capital evaluation, investor sentiment, and regional market trends across the Southeast, West, Midwest, and Northeast regions. […]
  Stephanie Rodriguez
• Macro Trends Shaping the Future of CRE Part 5: Deglobalization Opportunities & Obstacles March 18, 2024
  This series has explored the macro shifts underway in the global economic landscape, with a particular focus on the resurgence of manufacturing and the evolving dynamics in commercial real estate. In this final installment, I’ll delve into the implications of reshoring and some critical considerations to help corporations and investors strategically position themselves for success […]
  Bret Swango, CFA