Commercial Real Estate & Business News – November 10, 2023

Industrial’s Pullback in Demand Won’t Last Long, Expert Says

Despite a noticeable drop in demand after a historic, record run recently, there are some real bright spots for the US industrial market, according to a new company news video from Marcus & Millichap. “We still see room for inventory growth in the mid to long-term just ahead, a big slowdown…»

Expect Fewer New Apartments Next Year After Record-Setting 2023

After hitting a 40-year record high for completions of U.S. multifamily units this year at a projected 558,000, the apartment sector is expected to add approximately 440,000 units next year, a 21% pullback. Even so, the projected total for next year would be still elevated, and well above the…»

Planned $900M Media Production Campus Near Phoenix Gets Initial Approval

A planned $900 million media production campus with more than 50 soundstages near Phoenix received initial approval from regional planners as Arizona vies with other states to meet growing industry needs for movie and TV soundstages. The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission…»

Phoenix Sees Uptick in Tech Job Growth, Leasing, CBRE Report Says

After a year of headwinds, some normalcy is returning to the technology sector as office leasing decisions are starting to be made in the Valley and beyond. CBRE Group Inc. recently published its “Tech 30” report, which measures 30 leading U.S. markets that have experienced the most tech…»

Vacant Sears at Phoenix-Area Mall Sold for $7M

The vacant former Sears building at Desert Sky Mall has a new owner and a new future — as a Mexican music venue. The owners of El Capri, a popular Latin nightclub in Phoenix that has been in business for decades, bought the Sears building for $7.13 million, and plan to transform it…»