Madelyn Bearn is a Director of Market Analytics at CoStar, based in Atlanta. In this role, she delivers strategic insight on commercial real estate trends across office, industrial, multifamily, and retail sectors. Madelyn is a frequent speaker at st...
Madelyn Bearn is a Director of Market Analytics at CoStar, based in Atlanta. In this role, she delivers strategic insight on commercial real estate trends across office, industrial, multifamily, and retail sectors. Madelyn is a frequent speaker at state-of-the-market events hosted by CoStar and industry organizations, and her analysis has been featured in leading publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Prior to joining CoStar in 2023, Madelyn led research initiatives in economic development at Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., and served as Director of Research at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. She holds a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Georgia Tech and brings a data-driven approach to market intelligence and urban growth strategies.
Atlanta’s industrial market is settling into a period of recalibration as 2026 begins, with elevated vacancy levels reflecting the aftershocks of an extended building boom that outpaced tenant ...
The Atlanta multifamily market is poised for a bounce-back year in 2026, following several years of supply-driven volatility and persistent rent softness.
Atlanta’s supply of high-end office buildings capable of housing large tenants is dwindling quickly, leaving major occupiers with fewer options in the area.
Lease-ups are taking significantly longer to stabilize than in years past as Atlanta's multifamily sector contends with a historic wave of completions hitting the market.
Atlanta's medical office market is undergoing a quiet transformation. As the region's population grows and healthcare needs evolve, the landscape of medical real estate is being reshaped by new ...
Atlanta has cemented its position as one of the hottest multifamily markets in the United States, as the city continues to stand out due to its combination of affordability, job growth fueled by its ...
The Atlanta apartment market has been marked by a clear divide between newer and older complexes in recent years, but signs of recovery are emerging for legacy properties.
Large logistics tenants in the Atlanta area are increasingly favoring shorter lease terms, seemingly prioritizing flexibility as the economy remains volatile and supply chain strategies evolve.
In a striking departure from historical trends, downtown Atlanta has claimed the region's two largest new retail leases over the past 12 months and is seeing an uptick in deals overall, the result of ...
The share of apartment buildings offering concessions in the Atlanta area has reached a new high while property owners and managers look to entice renters as the competition for tenants rises.
Atlanta's industrial sector is seeing a year-over-year decrease in employment, with the decline coming as demand for commercial space has weakened and the region's industrial vacancy rate continues ...
Augusta is the top large market in Georgia for annual multifamily rent growth, with the state's second-largest metropolitan area on track to hit a record high for demand for the second year in a row.
Atlanta's office market is showing signs of renewed momentum, with several prominent areas seeing a steady reduction in available space due to a mix of corporate relocations, adaptive reuse projects ...
Household incomes in the Atlanta area are rising faster than apartment rents, and that is helping to fuel what is on pace to be a record-setting year for demand in the market.
Atlanta’s labor market is showing signs of moderation after years of rapid expansion. While the region continues to attract new residents and corporate investment, job growth has become more uneven ...
After a record-breaking wave of new multifamily development last year, apartment construction has pulled back significantly in the Atlanta market. However, some areas of the region are still seeing a ...
Once a niche segment of the housing market, build-to-rent developments of townhouses and single-family houses have rapidly gained traction across the United States, with the Sun Belt emerging as a ...
Atlanta’s multifamily market is experiencing one of its strongest demand surges in recent years, approaching levels last seen during the pandemic boom.
While retail rent growth has slowed in Atlanta, the rental rate remains elevated compared to historical norms and long-term gains continue to stand out, with 10-year retail rent growth hitting ...