Quick Hits

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.

Sales volume grew 30% year-over-year in February, with $24.4 billion trading. All asset classes posted gains compared to last year.

Colliers Capital Markets recently sat down with Anjee Solanki, National Director, Retail Services & Practice Groups, U.S., to discuss the latest trends in retail.

Lenders extended $384 billion in loans into 2025, surpassing 2024 levels, with 40% of maturities now deferred. CMBS and banks lead extensions, while many 2025 maturities will push into 2026 or beyond.

Colliers experts discuss shifting government leasing policies, key challenges, and new opportunities in the market.

January sales volume fell 14%, driven by a 42% drop in portfolio deals, despite a 1% rise in single-asset transactions. Office sales jumped 80%, hospitality 26%, and multifamily 9%. Portfolio activity is rebounding, hinting at future growth.

Chicago's office investment rebounds as opportunistic buyers seize deep discounts, with high vacancies and upcoming loan maturities creating new opportunities.

Housing starts hit 1.37 million in 2023, with multifamily starts declining while single-family rises. Multifamily completions reached a 50-year high, and growing unsold inventory is boosting single-family rental opportunities.

Discover key insights from January’s top industry conferences—CREFC, ALIS, and NMHC—where investors, developers, and financiers gathered to discuss market trends and opportunities.