Commercial foreclosures saw a sharp 117% YOY increase

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“You are what you do, not what you say you'll do.”

― Carl Jung

U.S. Commercial Foreclosures Increase in March 2024 link

• In March 2024, U.S. commercial foreclosures saw a sharp 117% year-over-year increase. This significant rise reflects ongoing economic adjustments and challenges within the commercial real estate sector.

• California experienced the highest surge in commercial foreclosures, reporting 187 cases. This marked a dramatic 405% increase compared to the previous year, highlighting significant regional disparities in foreclosure rates.

Office Conversion Projects to Double This Year link

• Office buildings are increasingly being converted into multifunctional spaces. Cities like Cleveland and Houston are seeing significant growth in these projects due to their abundance of older office buildings.

• This year, completions of office conversion projects are expected to more than double compared to last year. The surge indicates a shift towards creating more vibrant and commercially diverse urban centers.

• Despite the high costs associated with transforming office buildings, the trend continues to gain momentum. With many such projects already in the pipeline, this transformation is likely to expand even further.

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These Cities Have the Highest SFR Rent Increases link

• Single-family rentals demonstrate stronger performance compared to multifamily units, with about 75% of cities seeing year-over-year rent increases. In contrast, multifamily sectors struggle with high refinance costs and rising operational expenses.

• Significant fluctuations in rental prices are evident, with some cities like Iowa City, IA and La Quinta, CA experiencing the largest rent increases of 33%. Conversely, cities like Altamonte Springs, FL and Santa Barbara, CA saw substantial decreases, up to -15%.

• Market dynamics suggest an oversupply in many areas, leading to increased vacancies and decreased rents in once-thriving markets. Meanwhile, single-family rentals, particularly in secondary and tertiary markets, are emerging as attractive investment opportunities due to sustained demand and limited new construction.

Most Home Buyers Want One, Medium-Sized Home Office link

• A significant majority of home buyers are looking for houses with a home office. Specifically, 66% of buyers want a home with exactly one office, 13% desire two or more, and 20% prefer none.

• The preferred size for a home office among buyers is medium-sized (100 to 150 square feet). Smaller percentages—22% and 19%—favor large (over 150 square feet) and small (under 100 square feet) offices, respectively.

• Home office preferences vary widely by demographics, with 90% of Gen Z buyers and 92% of those earning over $150,000 annually showing a higher preference for at least one home office compared to 75% of Boomers and 65% of those earning under $50,000.

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That's all, folks.

Cheers,

Vidit

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