3 Reasons Why the Industrial Real Estate “Slowdown” Is Overblown

During the height of the pandemic, skyrocketing ecommerce activity created skyrocketing demand for fulfillment centers around the United States. As a result, vacancy rates for industrial real estate fell below 1% in key markets. Developers and investors went all-in on speculative projects as they tried to keep pace with growing demand. Then, in 2023, the economy took a negative turn, and consumers pulled back on their spending. The national vacancy rate for industrial properties hit 5.2% at the end of 2023 as retailers got rid ... Read More

Will Your Industrial Buildings Bolster Your Climate Reporting?

As the impacts of climate change become more apparent, investors have increasingly incorporated corporate responsibility into their investment strategies. These attitudes are reflected in proposed rule changes from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would require publicly traded organizations to disclose climate data to investors to facilitate informed investment decisions. For industrial businesses, statistics about the impact on the environment are alarming. Accenture says supply chains produce about 60% of all carbon emissions globally. The World Economic Forum reports that one-fifth of ... Read More

Phoenix Investors Recognized As #5 Top Property Owner, #11 Top Property Management Firm by Midwest Real Estate News

Midwest Real Estate News has named Phoenix Investors a Top Property Owner and a Top Property Management Firm in their annual “Best of the Best” issue. Phoenix was ranked the #5 Top Property Owner and the #11 Top Property Management Firm, based on square footage owned and managed in the Midwest in 2023. The issue highlights the top commercial real estate professionals throughout the Midwest, including brokers, construction companies, developers, direct lenders, owners, property management firms, real estate law firms, and financial intermediaries. As ... Read More

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