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The Colliers Insights Team is a group of dedicated professionals in the field of commercial real estate. With diverse expertise and a passion for knowledge sharing, this team provides valuable insights, trends, and analyses to empower individuals and organizations in making informed decisions. Their deep understanding of market dynamics and commitment to innovation make them a trusted resource in the commercial real estate community.

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Quick Hits | Industrial Leasing: Asian 3PLs Ramping Up
Bulk industrial occupancies – those 100,000 SF or larger – increased in the first half of 2025 relative to 2024. Asian third-party logistics (3PL) companies have accounted for nearly 22% of total 3PL bulk occupancies since 2024.
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Quick Hits | Numbers to Watch: Housing Edition
At Colliers, we understand the importance of interconnected data, macroeconomic trends, and anecdotes in real estate decisions. With that in mind, here are 10 numbers and trends that have recently caught our attention.
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Quick Hits | MSCI Q2 Update: Mixed Signals
Headline volume in Q2 rose 2% year-over-year, but June figures showed a 20% decline. The primary contributor was a lack of major portfolio or entity transactions.
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Quick Hits: Mid-Year Office Check-In: Tenants Hold the Cards, But Headwinds Ease
Office vacancies set another all-time high, though they are increasing at a more moderate pace. Supply-side pressure has all but shut down, setting the stage for recovery in the quarters ahead. Year-to-date absorption is 1.5 million SF.
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Quick Hits | CMBS Issuance Running at Post-GFC Record
The CMBS market remains on fire, with a total of $58.8B in non-agency CMBS issuance in the first half of the year. After topping $100 billion in 2024, the market is on pace to exceed that level, with first-half activity up 33% compared to last year.
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Quick Hits | May MSCI Update: Volume Cooling, Trends Shifting
Headline volume across the major asset classes declined 12% from last May. This trend follows generally positive reads over the past 12 months.
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Quick Hits | June Numbers to Watch: Price Cuts, Private Credit, and Policy Pressures
At Colliers, we understand the importance of interconnected data, macroeconomic trends, and anecdotes in real estate decisions. With that in mind, read the top numbers and trends that have recently caught our attention.
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Quick Hits | Trade and Connectivity Shape South Florida’s Port Activity
South Florida ports are growing in volume and importance amid global trade shifts with major trading partners in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe.
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Quick Hits | NYU IHIF 2025 Recap
The NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum was held in New York City from June 1-3, 2025, bringing together a cross-section of the hospitality industry to discuss the latest trends in the market. Learn the 10 takeaways and observations.
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Quick Hits | U.S. Interest Rate Policy Lagging Many Global Markets
The Federal Reserve has been more restrained in its policy movements relative to other nations and global regions. While rates in the U.S., Canada, and the UK were similar at the start of 2022, they have diverged of late, particularly in Canada.
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Quick Hits | April MSCI Update: Deal Flow Continues in Fits and Starts
Investors allocated $22 billion to the major asset classes in April, down slightly from the previous year. When the dust settles, volume is likely to be up marginally, continuing the trend from the prior six months.
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Quick Hits | Valuations Surge for Data Center REITs
Data center REITs have a higher average enterprise value than nearly any other asset class. Implied cap rates are the lowest, at 4.4%.
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Quick Hits | Value Growth Signals the Start of a New Investment Cycle
Signs are pointing to CRE values bottoming and a recovery emerging. The buyer pool is getting deeper, and valuation requests continue to increase, implying continued market activity.
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Quick Hits | Boston Office: The Hub Nears a Turning Point
Boston’s office market provides investors with several structural advantages, including a highly educated workforce and supply constraints. Office absorption is trending in a positive direction.
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Quick Hits | MSCI Q1 Update: Volume Up 17% YOY 
Investors deployed $92.5 billion into the major asset classes in Q1, a 17% increase from a year ago. However, fewer properties are transacting, with asset trades down 12% from last year.