Office Space Absorption, Rent Growth See Regional Hikes
Apr 1, 2026
Office space vacancy rates are improving, however, some parts of the country are still experiencing negative absorption and lower rent prices. “Economic trends—whether it’s interest rates, job growth or inflation—have a direct impact on how businesses and investors approach commercial properties,” said Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and director of real estate research at the National Association of REALTORS®, who shared the outlook for the commercial real estate market during the association’s Real Estate Forecast Summit last week. “In the meantime, commercial real estate has been through a roller coaster ride over the past year.” continue
