St. Louis medical office market holds steady as traditional vacancies remain high
Limited construction and strong leasing fundamentals support medical properties
As 2025 draws to a close, performance trends in St. Louis medical and traditional office subtypes continue to diverge.
Kansas City sublet space drops by more than half from early 2023 peak
College Boulevard leads the turnaround as major tenants lease excess inventory
The Kansas City office market has about 14.7 million square feet of available space, which is down roughly 21% from the peak in 2024. One of the biggest drivers behind that drop is...
St. Louis office market sees sharp improvement in sublet space
Cost pressures and built-out space make sublets more attractive to tenants
The St. Louis office market has about 16.1 million square feet of available space, which is down roughly 13% from the peak in 2023. One of the biggest drivers behind that drop is t...
Retail space in Kansas City leases quickly amid tight conditions
Demand for store space bounces back in third quarter
Retail space in the Kansas City region is leasing at a brisk pace, reflecting strong tenant interest despite broader economic headwinds.
Indianapolis retail market heats up with new leases
Availability remains near record lows
Retail space in the Indianapolis area is leasing at a brisk pace, reflecting strong tenant interest despite broader economic headwinds.
Indianapolis commercial real estate sales rise for third consecutive quarter
Industrial sector posts largest increase since 2022
Higher interest rates and tighter lending requirements have hampered the Indianapolis commercial real estate investment market over the past three years. However, sales activity is...
Kansas City's commercial real estate market finds footing after prolonged slowdown
Retail dominates and multifamily and industrial sectors rebound from early 2024 lows
Higher interest rates and tighter lending requirements have hampered the Kansas commercial real estate investment market over the past three years. However, sales activity in Kansa...
St. Louis retail space leases quickly amid tight market conditions
Minimal speculative development maintains tight conditions across the region
Retail space in the St. Louis region is leasing at a brisk pace, reflecting strong tenant interest despite broader economic headwinds.
St. Louis sales activity rises during the third quarter
Industrial properties see biggest improvement
Higher interest rates and tighter lending requirements have hampered the St. Louis commercial real estate investment market over the past three years. However, sales activity in St...
Indianapolis payrolls see largest gain since late 2024
Labor force hits record as population growth continues
The Indianapolis labor market improved over the past year, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 13,900 jobs in July compared to la...
St. Louis labor market shows signs of resilience
Labor force expansion offsets uneven sector performance in a stabilizing market
The St. Louis labor market improved over the past year, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Kansas City, Missouri, payrolls remain near a record high
Gains in manufacturing lead job growth
The Kansas City labor market improved over the past year, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 9,600 jobs in July compared to last...
St. Louis industrial market registers one of the lowest vacancy rates in the country
Less development has kept vacancies low compared to other Midwestern markets
As of September, the Saint Louis industrial market has one of the lowest vacancy rates in the country.
Big box industrial vacancies improve in Kansas City, Missouri
New construction slows and leasing activity increases
Like many other parts of the country, the Kansas City industrial market has seen its vacancy rise over the past few years as tenant demand has slowed, following record levels in 20...
Indianapolis starting to fill up big-box industrial buildings
New construction slows, easing pressure on industrial inventory
Like many other parts of the country, the Indianapolis industrial market has seen its vacancy rate rise over the past few years as tenant demand has slowed following record levels ...
Apartment development slows in Indianapolis following pandemic-driven boom
Northern suburbs still have the largest construction pipeline
With construction and borrowing costs remaining elevated and operating expenses rising, apartment development in Indianapolis has slowed considerably in recent years.
Apartment development dips in Kansas City, Missouri
Completions expected to reach eight-year low in the second half of 2025
With construction and borrowing costs remaining elevated and rising operating expenses, apartment development in Kansas City, Missouri, has slowed considerably in recent years.
St. Louis apartment construction slows as costs climb
Completions projected to reach a four-year low in 2025
With construction and borrowing costs remaining elevated and rising operating expenses, apartment development in St. Louis has slowed considerably in recent years.
Indianapolis apartment sales slow in early 2025
Transactions fall below the long-term average as investor mix shifts
Multifamily sales in Indianapolis declined in the first half of 2025, with just 2,869 apartment units trading hands. That’s down from 5,077 units during the same period in 2024 — a...
Multifamily sales in St. Louis show continued momentum in 2025
The number of units trading rose for the second year in a row
Multifamily sales activity in St. Louis increased in the first half of 2025, with just under 4,000 apartment units sold.