Landlords AvalonBay and MAA, as well as investor Knightvest, say some tenants give up on owning
Landlords AvalonBay and MAA, as well as investor Knightvest, say some tenants give up on owning
The increasingly high cost of homeownership is driving apartment demand for some large multifamily owners, leading to record-low turnover in renters leaving to buy houses.
Escalated mandate would clash with government's effort to reduce leased office space
Billionaire Elon Musk plans to push to enforce the return to a full workweek for all federal employees as he and other allies of President-elect Donald Trump look to slash governme...
New supply completely transformed the market in the past decade
The Washington, D.C. region, especially Northern Virginia, is experiencing a seemingly endless wave of data center construction. Over the past decade, the region has transformed dr...
Hospitality complex welcomes guests at longtime vacant property with a history
A boutique hotel has opened in Washington, D.C., combining the restoration of a long-vacant historic building with a newly constructed property as the city works to revitalize its ...
Building more housing will ease cost burdens, economists and professionals say
The cost of homeownership is eating up a significant portion of family incomes in the United States, and some industry leaders say the solution lies in building more residences.
Additional inventory makes entering housing market easier for first timers, even as borrowing costs increase, economists say
Mortgage rates have resumed their upward trend but some homebuyers seem to be persevering anyway.
A weekly look at the commercial mortgage-backed securities business
This week’s column examines mobile home loans making a comeback; a wider multifamily loan buying capacity for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; and a projection for more CMBS deals, and ...
After five quarters of declines, tenants start holding onto more space
Earlier this year, office occupiers suddenly started holding onto more space, dramatically slowing five quarters of sharply declining demand. Most U.S. markets had an increase in t...
The 563-square-foot property in Kalorama Triangle listed for $725,000
Take two steps into unit 16 at 2007 Wyoming Ave. in Washington, D.C., and what you see is pretty much what you get for $725,000. But it's what you can't see that makes the condo ex...
Downtown property adds to troubled assets to be sold in nation's capital
A high-profile office building in downtown Washington, D.C., is on the fast track to a foreclosure auction, the latest in a series of distressed properties in and around the nation...
Flex and specialized space vacancy rates are plateauing
The Washington area's industrial vacancy rate has increased over the past two years, reflecting a challenging landscape for property owners with available space. However, recent tr...
Analysts, builders expect more construction next year despite potential new policies, tariffs
Overall U.S. housing starts are down for a second consecutive month, but analysts remain upbeat that demand will be strong for new homes going into 2025.
REIT’s impaired loans nearly doubled over past year to $2.35 billion
Moody's Ratings has downgraded Blackstone Mortgage Trust's corporate credit rating on what it sees as a deterioration in the real estate investment trust’s office loan portfolio.
Zeta Associates extends deals for longtime Fairfax, Virginia, hub
A Washington, D.C.-area suburb's largest office tenant is recommitting to its longtime hub after concerns of a possible relocation pushed city officials to offer an incentive packa...
While some Austin, Texas, neighborhoods drown in supply, areas near Washington, DC, thrive
While annual multifamily rent gains nationally held steady at 1.2% in the third quarter, wide variations have emerged in specific neighborhoods around the country.
Developer sentiment improves on heels of election, industry group index finds
Expected Republican control of the White House and both chambers of Congress in January has sparked anticipation among developers of single-family homes of eased regulations on bui...
SAIC extends lease for longtime Virginia hub years ahead of expiration
One of the world's largest technology contractors is lending a healthy boost to the Washington, D.C., office market by extending a full-building deal a couple of years ahead of its...
Financial services firm's in-market move scheduled for late 2025
EagleBank plans to relocate its headquarters to an office tower in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, late next year.
Housing affordability worsens relative to rents, limiting options for buyers, report says
As renters face growing affordability barriers to homeownership, they’re facing a new decision: spend more money or get less space.
Former Sam Zell-led REIT reports more than $50 million impairment loss on latest disposition efforts
Equity Commonwealth's plans to liquidate its previously vast real estate portfolio are nearing realization following the firm's latest deal to sell off its remaining stake in Austi...