AI companies fuel office leasing momentum, but JLL sees limited bubble risk

by Andrea Zander

In an interview with IREI, Jacob Rowden, research director at JLL, and Alexander Quinn, executive director of Northwest California research at JLL, discuss AI’s role in the office market recovery, the differences between AI and life sciences leasing, and how landlords and institutional investors are evaluating opportunities and risks as technology companies expand.

U.S. retail absorption reaches 9.6msf in Q3 2026

by Released

U.S. retail net absorption reached 9.6 million square feet in third quarter 2026, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of positive demand and the strongest quarterly performance since fourth quarter 2025, according to CBRE’s “Q3 2026 U.S. Retail Figures.”

Nearly $250b in multifamily loans face maturities through 2028

by Released

While most U.S. market-rate multifamily loans have strong credit metrics, a significant portion show signs of financial stress that could increase default risk, according to a new Yardi Matrix bulletin.

Penta Real Estate, Staycity Group establish JV to deliver 350-room Wilde aparthotel in central London

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A joint venture worth more than £230 million ($309 million) between Central European developer and investor Penta Real Estate and aparthotel operator Staycity Group has been established to fund the delivery of a new 350-room aparthotel in London’s Farringdon district.