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• Texas CHIPS Act Has Established the State as a Leader in Semiconductor Manufacturing Construction and Industrial Real Estate Growth July 15, 2024
  The CHIPS Act and Texas’ Response In response to global semiconductor shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government enacted the $280 billion CHIPS Act, allocating $53 billion to revitalize domestic semiconductor manufacturing. In the 19 months since it was signed in August of 2022, manufacturing construction spending has expanded at an unprecedented pace […]
  Baily Datres
• Quick Hits | Segmenting Office Values Via NCREIF July 11, 2024
  Determining office values can be challenging today. Some assets are trading at significant discounts to their last sales price, but these properties generally have lower occupancy. A disparity remains between major price indices from CoStar, Green Street, MSCI, NAREIT, and NCREIF. While all show that asset values are down, their rates vary widely. NCREIF, in […]
  Aaron Jodka
• Demand Surge and Steady Vacancy Rates Drive Growth | U.S. Retail Q2 2024 July 10, 2024
  As the first half of 2024 unfolds, the U.S. retail market continues to exhibit resilience in the face of varied economic headwinds. The second quarter has provided both challenges and opportunities for retailers, with the landscape marked by constrained leasing activity due to limited space availability and rising operating costs. However, the retail sector is […]
  Nicole Larson
• Emerging Markets in Healthcare Real Estate July 8, 2024
  As global demand for healthcare services rises, driven by aging populations, increased urbanization, and growing middle-class economies, the landscape of healthcare real estate is evolving rapidly. Investors and developers are increasingly turning to emerging markets to capitalize on these growing opportunities. Investment Opportunities in Emerging MarketsEmerging markets present a unique opportunity for investors in healthcare […]
  Shawn Janus
• How to Pay for Future-Proofing Your Building’s Energy System July 1, 2024
  Building owners should be aware of risks to the energy grid that feed them power. There are strategies to reduce reliance on the grid, insulating building from various competition for finite energy supply. In markets across the country, data centers are taking up more and more power. This is far from the only competition for […]
  Patrick Duffy
• Quick Hits | May MSCI Sales Update June 27, 2024
  Office Office sales volume pulled back in May, with $2.3 billion transacting and the fewest individual asset trades this year. Volume is off 42% from last May, continuing the broad volatility of monthly activity in 2024.  The three largest deals of the month took place in the Bay Area. Pleasanton Corporate Commons, occupied by 10x […]
  Aaron Jodka
• The Rise of Vertical Data Centers June 24, 2024
  Download the article here or read below.  Empty office buildings inspire the imagination. They are highly effective at what they do: providing clean, reliable, comfortable places for people to run businesses, provide counsel, and share ideas. These giant icons of American production have been home to nearly every major innovation for most of the 20th […]
  Andrew Steele
• Quick Hits | Changing Workplace Realities June 20, 2024
  Office vacancies have eclipsed the highs of the Global Financial Crisis and are still rising. This scenario has had clear implications on the value of office properties, especially those with debt maturities and high vacancies. Occupiers are still figuring out how much space they need and how to utilize it. Since leases roll at different […]
  Aaron Jodka
• Social Networks as Marketplaces: How Social Commerce is Reshaping the Retail Landscape June 19, 2024
  In the era of digital transformation, the landscape of online shopping is swiftly evolving, with social commerce emerging as a revolutionary trend. Social commerce seamlessly integrates the convenience of e-commerce into social media platforms, enabling users to discover, engage with, and purchase products without leaving their favorite social media apps. This innovative retail approach has […]
  Nicole Larson
• Case Study: Property Tax Ramifications of Falling Office Values June 18, 2024
  Owners of residential and commercial properties alike have been receiving jaw-dropping property tax increases. This article examines Hennepin County, Minnesota and how property taxes are being redistributed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Twin Cities, much of the discourse about property taxes has centered around how the tax burden is being redistributed […]
  Jesse Tollison
• CRExperts Session Recap – AI in CRE: Untapping the Potential June 18, 2024
  Last month, Colliers’ Occupier Services hosted a CRExperts online session titled “AI in CRE: Untapping the Potential.” This session brought together industry leaders to explore the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) has had on commercial real estate (CRE) and the opportunities for the future. With a panel of Colliers experts, the discussion included the following […]
  Martin Woodrow
• Charging Ahead: Navigating EV Manufacturing’s Impact on Industrial Real Estate June 17, 2024
  The electric vehicle (EV) industry is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by technological advancements, regulatory support, and increasing consumer demand. Per The New York Times, “a record 1.2 million electric vehicles rolled off dealers’ lots last year,” and the Biden administration recently passed a regulation to ensure the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold […]
  Patrich Jett
• Quick Hits | June Numbers to Watch June 13, 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: 
  Aaron Jodka
• Pouring Progress: The Shift in Sipping Habits June 12, 2024
  Today’s consumers are curiously driving a significant shift in the food and beverage landscape. The proliferation of multicultural flavors has cultivated a sophisticated palate; with it, consumers demand higher-quality ingredients and elevated taste experiences. And we’re not just talking about food anymore – the beverage industry is feeling this transformation, too. Now, more than ever […]
  Anjee Solanki
• Key Takeaways from the 2024 Colliers Supply Chain Conference June 10, 2024
  The 2024 Colliers Supply Chain Conference, hosted by Colliers’ Logistics & Transportation Group, provided a comprehensive overview of the current state of the industrial real estate market. The supply chain landscape has been significantly impacted by changes in interest and capitalization rates, resulting in a sluggish development environment. However, despite these challenges, there is a […]
  Phoebe Dinga
• CRE: Industries Revealed, Episode 3 | Logistics & Transportation Moving Faster and Smarter June 6, 2024
  In the third episode of CRE: Industries Revealed, Anjee Solanki talks to Mike Spears, Senior Vice President and Lead of Colliers’ Logistics & Transportation Practice Group. Their conversation spans emerging trends in the logistics and transportation realm, from the rise in digitalization to the growing importance of last-mile delivery and EV transportation. Mike offers expert […]
  Anjee Solanki
• Quick Hits | April MSCI Sales Update June 6, 2024
  Office Office recorded $2.9 billion in sales in April, marking a return to normalcy after a significant deal in March skewed the monthly figures. Overall office sales volume is down 14% year-over-year. CBD sales topped $1 billion in back-to-back months but have decreased by 5% over the past year.  The month’s largest deal was 1740 […]
  Aaron Jodka
• Optimism and Resilience: Highlights from the 2024 BOMA Medical Real Estate Conference June 3, 2024
  Healthcare experts nationwide descended on sunny Orlando in May for the 2024 BOMA International Medical Real Estate Conference. With strong attendance and an optimistic atmosphere, this year’s event was a resounding success. Despite some industry challenges, the overall sentiment was positive. The annual meeting brings together a cross-section of healthcare real estate, from investors and […]
  Shawn Janus
• Retail Recorded, Episode 28 | Beyond Storefronts: A Holistic Approach to Retail Property Management May 31, 2024
  Join host Anjee Solanki on Retail Recorded as she sits down with Alberta Waller, Senior VP for Real Estate Management Services at Colliers, in a conversation about valuable insights on the effective management of retail shopping centers amidst evolving challenges, offering practical tips for addressing rising operational costs, and emphasizing the significance of collaboration and […]
  Anjee Solanki
• Quick Hits | Data Center Activity Is Soaring May 30, 2024
  Colliers Capital Markets recently sat down with Raul Saavedra, Vice Chair, Head of Data Center Advisory, Americas, to discuss the latest trends in the data center space.  Colliers Capital Markets (CCM): We’ve seen massive investments announced from hyperscalers (Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and Meta), existing owners directly and via partnerships, and new entrants to the […]
  Aaron Jodka