Colliers International | Houston

"The office market, more than any other sector, is still dealing with occupiers grappling with long-term adjustments brought on by work-from-home shifts in the workforce and short-term concerns over the direction of the economy.

The first quarter in the Austin industrial market continued what were well-established trends at the end of 2021.

Activity has picked up tremendously over the past quarter, with a continued emphasis on newer product in the city core.

Key Takeaways Occupancy remained at 91.5%Absorption dropped by more than half over the quarterAverage rents rose over the year and over the quarterThe quarterly median sales price and cap rates dropped Houston Highlights Demand for multifamily housing...

"Despite combatting mandates, labor shortages and now rising food costs, national restaurant concepts are still pushing to expand their presence in Texas." Wade H Greene IV, CCIM | Principal |Director of Retail Services | Houston Key Takeaways Vacancy...

"We expect user demand in SE Texas to remain very strong in the industrial market as re-shoring and supply chain adjustments accelerate.

"Tenants and landlords are struggling with an environment where construction is much more complicated than it was previously. Both pricing and timing are harder to forecast.

Key Takeaways Vacancy decreased annually and quarterlyYear-end absorption is positiveConstruction and deliveries are up year over yearRental rates rose quarterly and annually   Houston Highlights Houston's medical office building (MOB) market posted.

Key Takeaways Occupancy up quarter over quarter and annuallyAbsorption more than doubled in 2021 when compared to 2020Average rents rose over the year and over the quarterMedian and average sales price rose and cap rates compressed Houston Highlights...

It's a weird market. The majority of office buildings throughout the city still feel relatively under occupied (sub 40% in the suburbs and sub 25% in the CBD), yet leasing activity is robust.