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Medical Office Buildings Have a Bright Future Ahead

The Urban Land Institute and PwC recently published their “2023 Emerging Trends in Real Estate” report, highlighting real estate trends and providing an overview of the market overall. The report identifies top investment markets and industry trends to watch in the coming year across the U.S. and Canada. One...

Dec 1, 2023

The Great Migration Continues

Estimates of domestic migration patterns over the past year underscore the enduring impact of pandemic-driven relocations. In fact, Bank of America data suggests that cities that saw a large influx of people during the pandemic have still been growing faster than other cities in recent quarters. The ongoing trend...

Nov 28, 2023

Office to Home: Exploring the Adaptive Reuse Housing Trend

With an abundance of empty office space and a shortage of affordable housing, people ask, “Why don’t we just convert the space to housing?” More than 10,000 residential units were created nationwide through conversions last year, and tens of thousands more are expected to come online in the coming years,...

Nov 21, 2023

September Rental Activity Report: Cities in Demand

Now that we are well into October, the CBC team continues to monitor and evaluate the cities with the highest multifamily demand last month. Examining RentCafe’s market insight report reveals renter online activity to identify top in-demand cities for apartments. The Midwest dominated with 11 cities in...

Nov 14, 2023

Brighter Days Ahead for Retail Sector ... Thanks to 2023 Holiday Sales

As highlighted by recent CBC blogs, the retail sector is thriving. It continues to defy historic lows in available space with plans for another 1,000 new stores to be launched this year, which only underscores its resilience amid challenges in commercial real estate. Deloitte has recently released holiday sales...

Nov 7, 2023

2023’s Top Performing Retail Hubs: Consumers Create New Paths to Retailers

The retail industry has experienced intense highs and lows in recent years. In-person store visits experienced a substantial increase in the latter half of 2023, largely attributed to the phenomenon known as “revenge shopping.” This concept captures the enthusiasm people have for spending money on...

Oct 31, 2023

Coworking Space Gaining Popularity in Commercial Real Estate

Given the rapid increase in office vacancies and the continued popularity of remote or hybrid work models, post-pandemic, commercial real estate investors are now turning their attention to coworking spaces as the demand for them rises. Coworking and shared spaces have become crucial for various professional groups,...

Oct 24, 2023

C-Store Trends & The Brands Leading the Way

Many recall convenience stores as small retail establishments attached to a gas station, where one might grab a drink or a pack of gum. However, as indicated in Placer.ai’s white paper titled “C-Store Trends & the Brands Leading the Way,” contemporary convenience stores, or...

Oct 17, 2023

THE TREND REPORT

Retail Renaissance: Adapting Malls for Success The modern retail landscape is undergoing significant transformations, spurred by evolving consumer behaviors, technological advancements, and economic shifts. The pandemic accelerated these changes, pushing retailers to pivot rapidly to meet evolving consumer demands....

Oct 10, 2023

How EV Charging Stations are Reshaping Property Development

In an era dominated by sustainability concerns and technological advancements, the landscape of both real estate and transportation is rapidly evolving. One prominent trend that encapsulates this transformation is the integration of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure into new constructions. While the...

Oct 3, 2023

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