As construction slows, DC-area apartment pipeline reveals new pattern
Projects highlight shift toward smaller DC infill projects and large outer suburban development
As multifamily development cools across the greater Washington, D.C., region, the apartment projects moving forward show a metropolitan area building in two very different ways.
Multifamily sales spur year-over-year increase in Hampton Roads commercial property deals
Industrial transactions see steep drop, however
Commercial property sales volume increased year over year for the second year in a row in Hampton Roads, Virginia, driven by a significant increase in multifamily sales. However, a...
Industrial sector fuels increase in Baltimore commercial property sales
Industrial transaction volume jumped 64% in 2025, while retail sales fell
An increase in industrial sales led to a year-over-year jump in commercial real estate deal volume in the Baltimore area, though a sharp drop in retail transactions almost offset t...
Commercial real estate sales fall year over year in DC area
Multifamily deals saw the largest decrease in sales volume in 2025
Commercial real estate sales volume in the Washington, D.C., region fell in 2025 compared to 2024, driven by a decline in multifamily sales. However, a bounce-back year for office ...
Strong rent growth in Hampton Roads' multifamily market defies national trends
Large cities in Virginia's Tidewater region anchor growth, while smaller neighborhoods show stability
The Hampton Roads, Virginia, multifamily market is showing resilience, with annual rent growth outpacing the national average and the vacancy rate remaining well below the U.S. ave...
Hyperscale developers push into new territory in world’s largest data center market
Loudoun County, Virginia, still dominates, but outlying DC counties see increase in projects
After years of dominating hyperscale data center development, Loudoun County, Virginia, may be ceding the crown to counties farther south in the Washington, D.C., region.
Baltimore suburbs outpace city in multifamily rent growth
Vacancy pressures weigh on city rents as suburban markets maintain momentum
Baltimore’s multifamily market is showing a clear split between suburban strength and urban softness, with outlying counties posting the strongest rent gains while several city nei...
Outer DC suburbs top urban areas in multifamily rent growth
Affordability drives demand in exurban counties, while city faces oversupply and rising concessions
Rent growth across the Washington, D.C., multifamily market is increasingly polarized, with suburban and exurban neighborhoods posting solid gains while urban areas struggle under ...
DC-area trophy buildings thrive, while redevelopment of dated office properties proves challenging
Federal workforce shake-up adds additional level of uncertainty, industry professionals say
The Washington, D.C., area office market is entering 2026 with a split personality: trophy properties are thriving, while older stock faces mounting pressure.
DC retail market faces development bottleneck as demand stays strong
Tight availability and experiential concepts drive leasing momentum
Washington, D.C.’s retail market is entering 2026 with a surprising degree of stability. Despite economic uncertainty and rate volatility, consumer spending has held up, and operat...
DC multifamily market faces financing concerns, construction slowdown heading into 2026
Office conversions, boutique developments emerge as more economical options for projects, market players say
Washington, D.C.'s multifamily sector is entering 2026 with a mix of resilience and restraint. While fundamentals like occupancy remain stable, developers and investors are contend...
DC region's retail vacancy rate dips below national average for first time since 2020
Suburban and service-oriented leases offset weakness downtown
The Washington, D.C., area's retail vacancy rate has dipped below the national average for the first time since 2020, as strong leasing in the suburbs has offset a slowdown in deal...
DC's medical office market is defying broader downturn
Healthcare demand keeps sector resilient as traditional office struggles
While traditional office tenants in the Washington, D.C., area continue to collectively vacate millions of square feet, the medical office sector stands out for its resilience, dri...
While US apartment rents decline, asking rates in Hampton Roads, Virginia, tick up
Vacancy is below 6% in southeastern Virginia market
After running largely parallel in 2024, apartment rent growth in Hampton Roads, Virginia, is ticking up while the U.S. rate declines.
Baltimore's multifamily asking rent growth nearly triple national average
Region posts stronger gains and lower vacancy than US average
The Baltimore market's year-over-year asking rent growth nearly tripled the national average in the third quarter, a result of the market's more balanced supply, steady leasing and...
To fill offices, this developer is building a minicity near rail hub outside DC
Comstock's Reston Station mixed-use project looks to transit, lifestyle amenities
From atop a new glass office tower about 40 minutes outside Washington, D.C., locals lounge around an outdoor pool on a late summer day. Their perch overlooks a luxury hotel-condom...
DC multifamily market shows signs of strain amid prolonged government shutdown
Historical data shows limited impact, but current trends point to more pronounced slowdown
The latest government shutdown is casting a long shadow over Washington, D.C.’s multifamily market, with industry insiders pointing to weakening demand and shifting renter behavior...
DC's office market is typically resilient during shutdowns. This time may be different.
Past federal closings delayed tenant decisions without derailing rents or vacancy, but new challenges add uncertainty
If the past serves as an accurate gauge, Washington, D.C.'s office market should come out the other end of the government shutdown much like it looked before the federal government...
DC industrial market cools from pandemic-era peak
Sector leans on small bay properties, data centers to maintain edge
Washington, D.C.'s industrial market remains relatively resilient thanks to data center demand and specialized logistics needs, though it is beginning to cool from its pandemic-era...
Federal job cuts, budget uncertainty hit DC's multifamily sector
Region's apartment rent growth stalls as vacancy creeps up
Washington, D.C.'s apartment market is losing momentum as leasing slows and vacancy edges higher, according to new data from CoStar.