Data Center Market Shatters Leasing Records

North American data center leasing reached record levels last year, driven by demand from large cloud service providers and social media companies, reported CBRE, Dallas.

Life Science Outperforms Most Niche Sectors

Life science real estate capital markets activity reached a new record last year as investment volume climbed to $18.4 billion, “reflecting immense investor demand and continued liquidity in the cluster markets,” Newmark said in a Life Science Overview and Market Cluster report.

Hotel Recovery Likely to Continue

The hotel sector’s recovery that started last year will likely continue despite current operational hurdles, sector analysts reported.

CBRE: Flex-Office Sector Positioned to Adapt

CBRE, Dallas, said the flex-office sector has grown more sophisticated during the pandemic and is helping employers accommodate changing office-use patterns.

CBRE: Record Global CRE Investment in 2021

CBRE, Dallas, reported global commercial real estate investment reached a record $1.3 trillion last year, up 55 percent from 2020 and 21 percent from 2019.