Report: CRE Lending Stabilized Somewhat in Q3
A new report from global commercial real estate company CBRE (CBRE) found that CBRE-originated commercial loan closings in the U.S. declined only 3 percent between the second quarter and the third quarter of 2023. However, while the lending spread is tightening, those originations levels are still 48 percent lower than last year’s third-quarter volumes. While the decrease […]
Self-Storage Is Overlooked Nationwide, But Especially in Florida
The self-storage sector has been overlooked nationwide, but especially in Florida. While conditions have cooled from peak demand, migration to the state and new apartment construction continue to make self-storage a desirable, and attainable, asset class for investors. Florida was declared the fastest-growing state in the nation in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. […]
New Law Reduces Florida’s Sales Tax Rate on Commercial Rent
Effective December 1, 2023, the State of Florida’s sales tax rate on commercial real property lease payments (including base rent and additional rent) will be reduced from 5.5% to 4.5% for payments received for occupancy periods beginning on or after December 1, 2023. Examples of taxable commercial real property rentals include commercial office, retail space, warehouses, and […]
Prologis Sets Rent Growth Records, CEO Remains Optimistic Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
Prologis reported slightly dented third-quarter earnings Tuesday following several quarters of strong returns, an indicator of the impact rising interest rates and a gushing pipeline of new supply have had on the industrial real estate market. Still, the global REIT beat analyst estimates and turned in record rent growth along with nearly full occupancy at its properties. Company executives […]
Fed Holds Rates Steady but Suggests One in Future
It’s the second no-interest-rate-change decision over the past three meetings. Inflation is still above 2%, however, and the Fed says a future increase is still likely. WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the second time in its past three meetings, a sign that it’s moderating its fight […]
Interest Rate Hikes Temper US Industrial Madness: Report
The once-crazed national industrial real estate market is taking a “collective deep breath” and calming down, new data shows. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes the past 18 months have significantly slowed the pace of new construction, normalized the level of investment sales, and tamed leasing activity in the United States, according to the latest […]
