L.A. County Multifamily Market Shows Stable Rents, Rising Vacancy, and Stronger Investment Activity in Q3 2025 Elevated interest rates and declining development pipelines reshape multifamily fundamentals as investors pursue opportunities…

LA Industrial Supply Surge Pushes Vacancy to 6.3%, Rents Fall 5.4% YoY Construction activity plummets 54% year over year as the market seeks new equilibrium, in the face of negative…

L.A. County Retail Market Faces Elevated Vacancies and Price Correction in Q3 2025 Asking rents softened, availability remained high, and investors focus on cost-conscious strategies as sales stabilize. Despite returning shoppers…

L.A. County Office Market Searches for Stability as Vacancy Persists Excess supply and economic uncertainty keep pressure on office fundamentals. Sublease discounts widen to a record gap against direct asking…

Fed Cuts Rates Again to 3.9% as Economy Sends Mixed Signals, Lower Borrowing Costs Could Spur Refinancing and Transaction Activity Commercial real estate may benefit from reduced financing costs, but…

Don’t Let a 1031 Exchange Boot Surprise Your Clients A key financing difference between 1033 and 1031 exchanges can trigger a taxable “boot” if not handled correctly. Learn how to…

Consumers Keep Spending as Retailers Scale Back Seasonal Hiring August spending gains highlight resilient demand while 2025 holiday hiring may fall to its lowest level since 2009. ICSC Focus: strong…

1033 vs. 1031 Exchange: A Quick Guide to the Crucial Distinction for Property Owners While both provisions help defer taxes by reinvesting in new property, they serve very different purposes.…

3.8% Q2 GDP Surge Supports CRE Fundamentals Despite Inflation Stronger consumer spending and business investment highlight that demand remains resilient while inflation continues to be persistent. Second-quarter growth hit its…

1031 Exchanges Are a Critical Tool for CRE Transactions Commercial real estate agents can use 1031 exchanges to help clients defer capital gains taxes and maximize investment value. A practical…