Commercial Real Estate News
Your go-to source for news in the commercial real estate industry, covering all property types and asset classes across the most sought-after markets in the U.S. Stay up to date with news about notable lease deals and the newest sale transactions, recent ground-up construction, as well as redevelopment projects, and more.
Stream Realty Sells Empire West Industrial Buildings in Houston
This transaction closed on the heels of Stream Realty’s recent sale of Empire West buildings 1, 3, and 8, which incorporate nearly 1,039,000 square feet of Houston industrial space.
Prominent Seattle Law Firm Inks Office Lease at West8
The prominent local law firm has signed a lease for 52,000 square feet of premium Seattle office space at West8, previously known as The Amazon Tower, located in the Denny Triangle submarket of Seattle.
February 2026 Industrial Report: Turbulence Builds in Port Markets
Geopolitical maneuvers at the Panama Canal, a U.S. Supreme Court decision reversing some 2025 tariffs and a potential 100% tariff on port cranes are just a few of the challenges facing container ports in 2026, with industrial real estate sure to feel the pressure as well.
Azora Private Buys Distressed Office Building in Miami’s Coconut Grove
Torose Equities and Sabal Investment Holdings secured a $28 million profit on the five-story building at 3480 Main Highway in Miami’s Coconut Grove, just one year after acquiring it out of distress.
Vornado Taps Newmark for Next Phase of Manhattan Retail at The Penn District
Vornado follows several redevelopments in and around Penn Station with a new Manhattan retail space expansion phase, for which the property owner tapped Newmark as the exclusive leasing agent.
Construction Starts Pick Up, Office Prices Begin Rebound
Office construction starts picked up over the course of 2025 and developers enourage positive hopes for more activity in 2026, despite discount sales also being on the rise.
Southern Innovation: The South’s Best Metros for Tech Workers in 2026
In the U.S. and across the globe, 2021 marked the year of the most generous seed funding sprees. Since then, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and inflation surges have all contributed to a more targeted and cautious approach from venture capital holders, who are now targeting AI, software as a service (SaaS), fintech and health tech startups. That tightening of capital means that startups must now rely more heavily on fundamental business health and the strength of their local ecosystems.
Understanding Absorption in Commercial Real Estate: A Guide to Market Velocity
Absorption is a key metric tracking the movement of tenants in commercial real estate. Find out more about what drives absorption, how it relates to trends like the flight to quality and more.
Carr Bethesda Office Reaches Full Occupancy Following Geico ExpansionÂ
Carr Properties has successfully reached 100% occupancy at The Wilson, its landmark 348,000-square-foot office space in Bethesda, Md., located at 7272 Wisconsin Avenue. This milestone was finalized following an expansion agreement with insurance giant Geico, which added 21,000 square feet to its existing footprint.
Brookfield Sells Chicago Loop Office Building at Significant Markdown
Brookfield sold the Chicago office building it previously acquired from Extell in 2018. Notably, the most recent transaction of the property asked for a significantly lower price than the previous time the building changed hands.
