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  • Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Concerns and Economic Uncertainty Mount March 21, 2025
    Federal Reserve Policy Meeting Update – March Uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over the U.S. economy. While growth remains positive, concerns are rising as Q1 GDP projections fall short of expectations. Markets remain on edge, pressured by tariffs and fluctuating economic conditions. The Fed’s primary challenge is inflation, which remains above target and is […]
    Steig Seaward
  • Quick Hits | Loan Extensions Picked Up in 2024 March 20, 2025
    Lenders continue to extend loans into the future. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), a total of $384 billion in loans were extended into 2025 from prior years, up from $270 billion in extensions last year. To determine these figures, we benchmarked last year’s MBA loan maturity report against this year’s totals. While this […]
    Aaron Jodka
  • The Inside Scoop on Outdoor Storage: The Evolution of the Equipment Rental Market March 19, 2025
    Key Takeaways In the previous installment of our outdoor storage series, we explored the definition of industrial outdoor storage (IOS) and highlighted key macro trends shaping this niche property type. This edition will focus on the equipment rental market, which has been making headlines recently with the impending sale of H&E Equipment Services. Because of […]
    Vytas Norusis
  • America’s Pet Obsession: How Retailers Are Catering to the Modern Pet Parent March 19, 2025
    Americans are passionate about their pets! As of 2024, 66% of U.S. households—equivalent to 86.9 million homes—own at least one pet, making the United States the global leader in pet ownership. With animals playing an integral role in family life, this growing trend underscores the deep bond between people and their beloved furbabies. The humanization […]
    Anjee Solanki
  • The Future of Speculative Cold Storage Development: Trends and Challenges March 14, 2025
    The cold storage industry is at a pivotal moment. With facilities averaging nearly 40 years old and demand for modern, efficient spaces surging, developers and investors are reassessing their strategies. Rising food safety regulations, energy efficiency concerns, and advancements in automation are driving the need for modern cold storage solutions. But after the rapid expansion […]
    Craig Hurvitz
  • Return to Office 2025: A Shift in Balance Between Mandates, Flexibility, and Evolving Workplace Needs March 14, 2025
    If 2024 was the year companies gained clarity on their long-term office needs, 2025 is shaping up to be the year they act on it—bringing workers back to the office full time, committing to hybrid work, and recalibrating their office footprints accordingly. Corporate decision-makers are reassessing their approach to flexible work. Stricter in-office mandates, many […]
    Sheena Gohil
  • The Bull Case for the Office: Why Leaders Are Betting on In-Person Work March 13, 2025
    The role of the office is changing, but it continues to be a vital asset as businesses face a more complex and competitive environment than ever before. While flexibility and hybrid models are now ingrained in workplace culture, the conversation is shifting from “Should we return to the office?” to “How do we optimize the […]
    Bret Swango, CFA
  • Quick Hits | GSA: The Nation’s Largest Occupier March 13, 2025
    Colliers Capital Markets recently sat down with Charles Dilks, Vice Chair, and Victoria Abbasi, Vice President, from Colliers’ Government Solutions team to discuss the rapidly changing policies in government leasing and the opportunities and challenges they present. Colliers Capital Markets (CCM): How big is the General Services Administration’s (GSA) footprint across the U.S.? How much is […]
    Aaron Jodka
  • Achieve More with Less: Strategic Real Estate Solutions for Healthcare Leaders March 11, 2025
    Managing healthcare real estate is a complex endeavor that demands a strategic balance of operations, financial objectives, and long-term planning. In response to these challenges, a significant shift is occurring among major health systems. Increasingly, organizations are adopting a strategic partnership model, leveraging external expertise to optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency—all while navigating […]
    Brian Bruggeman
  • Storage Market Set to Recover in 2025 March 10, 2025
    The self-storage market has undergone substantial changes in the past few years. As with other asset classes, rising borrowing costs have weighed on investment sales activity and pressured pricing. Green Street estimates asset values have pulled back around 20% since 2021, while cap rates held flat in 2024. Fundamentals have been impacted by a wave […]
    Aaron Jodka
  • Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions: Lessons from 2024 and 2025 Outlook March 6, 2025
    Healthcare M&A activity slowed in 2024 as economic pressures, regulatory scrutiny, and shifting care models reshaped the deal-making landscape. Rising interest rates and capital costs made financing large transactions more challenging, driving a decline in deal volume and value. However, sectors such as healthcare technology remained active, fueled by demand for AI-driven solutions. Despite ongoing challenges, value-based care models, […]
    Shawn Janus
  • Quick Hits | MSCI January Update: Single-Asset Momentum Continues March 6, 2025
    Office Office volume surged 80% compared to last year, building on the momentum seen in late 2024. A key driver was AT&T’s sale-leaseback of underused central office properties to Reign Capital for $850 million. An uptick of $100 million+ transactions in Manhattan, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Morristown indicates thawing market conditions. Chicago’s 1.6 million […]
    Aaron Jodka
  • Industries Revealed | The Evolution of Data Centers: A Q&A with Raul Saavedra and Anjee Solanki March 4, 2025
    With AI and cloud computing fueling unprecedented data demand, the global data center market is experiencing explosive growth. But with power constraints, capital intensity, and sustainability challenges reshaping the landscape, how are investors and operators adapting? In this Q&A, Colliers’ Raul Saavedra, Vice Chair, Head of Data Center Advisory | Americas, sits down with Anjee […]
    Anjee Solanki
  • Bridging Entertainment & Retail: The Future of Consumer Engagement February 27, 2025
    Brands are innovating beyond traditional channels, recognizing that consumers expect seamless experiences blending entertainment and commerce. Retailers respond by partnering with streaming services and influencers, creating deeper collaborations between brands, retailers, and media platforms. Shoppable Entertainment Pioneers Since the days of QVC and HSN, shoppable entertainment has evolved into an ecosystem driven by the success […]
    Anjee Solanki
  • Industrial Tenant Tracker — Bulk Occupancies Up, Transaction Size Down February 27, 2025
    Key Takeaways In 2024, new industrial occupancies in bulk space rose to 307 million SF, a 1.5% increase from 2023. Users moved into 1,160 spaces of 100,000 SF or greater during the year, up from 1,042 the previous year. Bulk occupancies grew as the year progressed, reaching 156 million SF in the second half — […]
    Craig Hurvitz
  • Quick Hits | A Unique Opportunity in the Windy City February 27, 2025
    Chicago’s office market is undergoing a significant reset, creating a pivotal moment for investment as office usage continues to evolve. Companies are reevaluating their space needs while navigating workers’ return to the physical office. For highly selective investors, securing the right basis remains crucial. With Chicagoland office vacancy at 24.1%, investors are focusing on key […]
    Aaron Jodka
  • Market Insights | U.S. Office Q4 2024 February 21, 2025
    Explore the latest key statistics and Colliers’ outlook for the U.S. office market. Click the data you want to review or scroll. For more office insights, read the Q4 Office Market Outlook Report.                        
    Marianne Skorupski
  • Market Insights | U.S. Industrial Q4 2024 February 20, 2025
    Explore the latest key statistics and Colliers’ outlook for the U.S. industrial market. Click the data you want to review or scroll. For more industrial insights, read the Q4 U.S. Industrial Market Outlook Report.                  
    Craig Hurvitz
  • Quick Hits | The Composition of Housing Starts is Changing February 20, 2025
    In aggregate, the U.S. is underhoused, with various estimates suggesting a shortfall in the millions of units. With household formation outpacing construction in recent years, the market has struggled to keep up, driving up home prices and multifamily rents.  The homeownership rate ended 2024 at 65.7%, slightly above pre-pandemic levels.   Green Street estimates there […]
    Aaron Jodka
  • Office Conversions: The Short-Term and Long-Term Impact on Manhattan’s Availability February 18, 2025
    The Manhattan office market has been steadily marching toward a post-pandemic recovery. This was especially evident in 2024, as Manhattan’s office leasing volume – at 33.34M SF – was the strongest in five years, albeit still approximately one-fifth below 2019’s level of demand. On the supply side, the year ended with Manhattan’s availability rate at […]
    Franklin Wallach