Lauren Levins MPA, Realtor

Lauren Levins MPA, Realtor At HayDrews & Co, we empower investors and developers to navigate the landscape of commercial real estate with confidence and clarity.

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Commercial Lending in Japan Upticks 6 Percent Annually in Q1In 2024, Japan's real estate financing environment remains f...
08/28/2024

Commercial Lending in Japan Upticks 6 Percent Annually in Q1

In 2024, Japan's real estate financing environment remains favorable compared to Europe, the U.S., and other Asian nations. Data from the Bank of Japan shows that outstanding loans to the real estate sector reached JPY 129 trillion by March 2024, a 6% increase from the previous year. This feat is very beneficial for Japan’s overall real estate market as it continues to grow and increases in loan volumes.

https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/japan/tokyo-real-estate-news/japan-commercial-real-estate-news-japan-2024-commercial-mortgage-data-cbre-japan-2024-lending-report-commercial-mortgage-data-for-japan-in-2024-14170.php

Adler Real Estate Pays $50M for Atlanta Industrial ParkAlbany Road Real Estate Partners has sold the 281,677-square-foot...
08/27/2024

Adler Real Estate Pays $50M for Atlanta Industrial Park

Albany Road Real Estate Partners has sold the 281,677-square-foot light industrial park at 120 Interstate NW in Atlanta for $49.6 million to Adler Real Estate Partners. The property, which was last sold for $38.5 million in 2020, includes four buildings with climate-controlled spaces, numerous loading docks, and ample parking. So far, this has appeared to be a great investment for the city since they have been historically below the national average in terms of sales in the industrial sector consisting of $407 million.

https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/adler-real-estate-pays-50m-for-atlanta-industrial-park/

Multi-story Warehouses are 15 Percent of Sydney’s New Industrial Stock Sydney will address its industrial and logistics ...
08/26/2024

Multi-story Warehouses are 15 Percent of Sydney’s New Industrial Stock

Sydney will address its industrial and logistics (I&L) supply shortage by adopting multi-story warehouses, which are expected to constitute around 15% of new industrial stock. Approximately 850,000 square meters of multi-story floor space across 20 projects are projected for development. This approach not only addresses immediate space needs but also aligns with global trends toward urbanization and efficient supply chain management.

https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/australia/sydney-real-estate-news/australia-commercial-real-estate-news-cbre-rise-of-multi-story-warehousing-report-australia-commercial-warehouse-data-for-2023-13909.php

Office Tenants' Flight to Quality Buildings Increases in 2024CBRE's analysis of office markets in 57 U.S. cities highlig...
08/23/2024

Office Tenants' Flight to Quality Buildings Increases in 2024

CBRE's analysis of office markets in 57 U.S. cities highlights that a small segment of top-tier office buildings, classified as "prime," is thriving despite broader sector struggles due to high interest rates, inflation, and reduced demand from hybrid work models. Prime office spaces boast a 14.8% average vacancy rate, notably lower than the rest of the market, and command an average rent premium of 84% over non-prime spaces. From 2020 to 2024, prime buildings experienced 48 million sq. ft. of positive net absorption, while other office spaces saw negative net absorption of 170 million sq. ft. Overall, CBRE's findings suggest a resilient niche within the office market that is likely to remain strong, while also signaling a potential opportunity for slightly lower-tier buildings to capture more demand as prime options become scarcer.

https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/new-york-city-real-estate-news/commercial-real-estate-news-2024-office-rent-data-by-cbre-flight-to-quality-office-buildings-mike-watts-jessica-morin-new-office-building-in-2024-14178.php

Shorenstein Buys Atlanta Office TowerShorenstein Investment Advisers has purchased the 12-story, 324,000-square-foot off...
08/22/2024

Shorenstein Buys Atlanta Office Tower

Shorenstein Investment Advisers has purchased the 12-story, 324,000-square-foot office tower, 14th & Spring, in Atlanta for an undisclosed all-cash amount. The Class A property, which has been vacant since its completion in 2022, was sold by Greenstone Properties and Goldman Sachs. The tower features outdoor balconies, collaboration hubs, a spacious lobby, a coffee shop, and a fitness center. This investment portrays Shorenstein’s strong financial position and believes this asset (building) will provide them a great ROI.

https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/shorenstein-buys-atlanta-office-tower/

East Africa’s retail boom: a new opportunity for real estate The city's infrastructure improvements and private sector i...
08/21/2024

East Africa’s retail boom: a new opportunity for real estate

The city's infrastructure improvements and private sector investments have expanded opportunities across retail and food & beverage sectors, fostering a diverse real estate landscape. With increasing consumer demand, Nairobi presents lucrative prospects for investors and brands alike, positioning itself as a pivotal market for testing and launching retail concepts into wider East Africa. Through the recent developments that Kenya has produced, this investment can provide economic growth for the whole country itself and this can also increase its overall real estate market as this brings in more consumers.

https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/east-africas-retail-boom-a-new-opportunity-for-real-estate-453159a

Megawarehouse Lease Deals in U.S. Increase in 2024In the first half of this year, the U.S. saw a significant increase in...
08/20/2024

Megawarehouse Lease Deals in U.S. Increase in 2024

In the first half of this year, the U.S. saw a significant increase in leases for mega warehouses (1 million sq. ft. or larger), with 31 leases signed—a 35% rise from the 23 recorded in the same period last year. The report by CBRE highlights that traditional retailers and wholesalers led the leasing activity with 30 leases, followed by third-party logistics providers (29), e-commerce operators (14), and food & beverage companies (13). This increase in lease deals on warehouses has reflected a robust demand for large-scale industrial spaces despite a slight drop in first-year lease rates for these properties which the growth in average lease size among the top deals underscores the trend towards larger spaces.

https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/commercial/?article=14180

The megaprojects that will “redefine” Downtown As we continue through the post-COVID times, roughly $6.5 billion will be...
08/19/2024

The megaprojects that will “redefine” Downtown

As we continue through the post-COVID times, roughly $6.5 billion will be invested into 65 acres of land in South Downtown Atlanta for future developments. Areas such as Centennial Yards, South Downtown, Underground Atlanta, etc. are the main targets for residential and commercial real estate development. This is an impressive initiative toward urban development since it shows that Atlanta is willing to move forward despite its recent economic setbacks from COVID-19 and include more destinations for tourists and current residents.

https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/06/10/south-downtown-atlanta-redevelopment-projects

Commercial Real Estate Market in Europe: Early Signs of an Imminent Rebound? Despite overall declines in investment volu...
08/16/2024

Commercial Real Estate Market in Europe: Early Signs of an Imminent Rebound?

Despite overall declines in investment volumes across the continent, certain segments are showing signs of stabilization and potential rebound. Prime office yields have been rising in response to increased financing costs, with variations across different European markets. Even with the recent financial decline in European commercial real estate markets, a complete recovery is possible for all of its sectors as some have evidentially shown signs of early recovery; however, consistent growth is crucial to make a complete recovery.

https://rankiapro.com/en/insights/commercial-real-estate-market-europe-imminent-rebound/

South Downtown entrepreneurs add 2 buildings to huge portfolioWith the recent addition of two empty buildings being adde...
08/15/2024

South Downtown entrepreneurs add 2 buildings to huge portfolio

With the recent addition of two empty buildings being added in Peachtree Street by David Cummings and Joe Birdsong of Atlanta Ventures, they plan to use this investment for amenities for tourists/guests arriving in Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup, known as “Project Elle”. This proposed project consists of 100 reusable apartments, 150,000 sqft. for commercial purposes, and an additional 31,000 sqft. for a “tech village”. This project is very beneficial not only to the initial investors but also benefits tourists coming for the event in the upcoming years since it expands Atlanta’s supply of lodging, thus increasing its overall revenue stream.

https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/south-downtown-entrepreneurs-add-2-buildings-huge-portfolio

Global Cross-Border Commercial Property Capital Flow Implodes 52 Percent Annually In 2023 In H1 2023, global cross-regio...
08/14/2024

Global Cross-Border Commercial Property Capital Flow Implodes 52 Percent Annually In 2023

In H1 2023, global cross-regional capital flows fell to $30.5 billion, a 52% decrease from the same period in 2022, marking the second consecutive half-year with a similar drop due to reduced North American investment to Europe with factors such as influenced by high interest rates, tight debt markets, and economic uncertainty. Also, North America experienced a slight increase in cross-regional investment by 5% year-over-year, driven by significant acquisitions by Singaporean and Japanese investors. Overall, CBRE's expectation of a recovery in 2024 aligns with a broader optimism that, as inflation stabilizes and central banks conclude their rate hikes, global investment activity will regain momentum.

https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/new-york-city-real-estate-news/commercial-real-estate-news-2023-global-real-estate-investment-data-cross-border-commercial-real-estate-investment-data-for-2023-cbre-global-cross-reg-13852.php

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