Commercial Real Estate Sector on Solid Footing

Commercial real estate is on solid footing, with the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) quarterly commercial forecast projecting continued stability in 2017. National vacancy rates in the office sector are set to decrease to 12.1 percent, while those in the industrial space and retail sectors are set to decrease to 7.1 percent and 11.2 percent, in order. The national vacancy rate in the multifamily sector is set to stand at 6.5 percent.
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