AI Driving Significant Global Data Center Growth in 2024

A new report from CBRE reveals that ongoing power shortages are creating opportunities for development in emerging global data center markets and driving up rents in established markets worldwide. Companies aiming to secure data center capacity are increasingly investing in emerging markets like Northern Indiana, Boise (Idaho), Mumbai (India), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), and Oslo…

Mortgage Rates in U.S. Dip in Late June

Based on Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86 percent as of June 27, 2024. Sam Khater “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to trend down, hitting the lowest level in almost three months,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “By historical standards, the economy is in good…

U.S. Pending Home Sales Fall to All-time Low in May

According to the National Association of Realtors, U.S. Pending home sales in May slipped 2.1 percent. The Midwest and South posted monthly losses in transactions while the Northeast and West recorded gains. Year-over-year, all U.S. regions registered reductions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings…

U.S. Office Buildings with Upscale Tenant Amenities Still Enjoy Premium Rents in 2024

Based on a new report by global property consultant JLL, as demand for high-quality and differentiated office assets intensified during the pandemic, highly amenitized office buildings are expanding their outperformance against the broader market, particularly those that offer enhanced gathering spaces and prioritize wellness. JLL says highly amenitized buildings–assets with 10 or more tagged amenities…

U.S. Pending Home Sales Down 7 Percent Annually in February

According to the National Association of Realtors, pending U.S. home sales in February 2024 grew 1.6% month-over-month from January 2024. The Midwest and South posted monthly gains in transactions while the Northeast and West recorded losses. All four U.S. regions registered year-over-year decreases. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) – a forward-looking indicator of home…