DLA Piper: ‘Community’ Theme Among 2023 Commercial Real Estate Trends

DLA Piper, London, released its 2023 Year-End Real Estate Trends report, noting that its transaction volume has begun to resemble pre-pandemic levels. In terms of what that environment looks like, the firm reported community–where people live and the goods and services they want close to home–was a recurring presence.

CBRE’s Investor Intentions Survey Shows Improved Sentiment

CBRE, Dallas, released its 2024 U.S. Investor Intentions Survey finding that investor sentiment has greatly improved, but concerns such as higher-for-longer interest rates, tight credit conditions and differing buyer and seller expectations still weigh on the industry.

CMF Quote of the Week: Feb. 8, 2024

“While credit conditions remain challenging, investors are looking beyond the current difficulties. We expect investment activity to gain momentum in the second half of the year as financial conditions improve.”

–Chris Ludeman, Global President of Capital Markets for CBRE