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April 21, 2026
Anaheim building park sells with industrial redevelopment plans in place
Western Realco acquired a vacant single-tenant 12.14-acre campus approved for an industrial development at 602 E. Vermont Ave. in Anaheim, California, from Rexford Industrial Realty for $40.7 million.
April 14, 2026
Orange County job growth is barely positive
Job growth in Orange County has slowed to a virtual standstill over the past year, with gains in education and health services offsetting widespread job losses across several major employment sectors.
April 14, 2026
Why short-term rental penetration varies widely across major hotel markets
Demand for short‑term rentals, or STRs, now capture about 18% of hotel demand nationwide, though their presence across major U.S. markets varies widely based on local conditions.
April 13, 2026
Hotels fill rooms; short‑term rentals win on price
A comparison of relative performance indices for hotels and short‑term rentals, or STRs, across major U.S. cities underscores how differently the two lodging models monetize demand.
April 13, 2026
Cushman expands New Jersey team; CBRE extends director's territory; Callahan hire targets office leasing
Cushman & Wakefield hired Nick Hilton as executive managing director and Brendan McBride as executive director. Hilton and McBride are based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and are part of a 12-person global portfolio service team, the real estate services firm said. Both have more than 20 years of experience.
April 13, 2026
Alternatives abound to Southern California megawarehouse destroyed by fire
Last week, a massive warehouse spanning 1.18 million square feet in Ontario, California, was heavily damaged by arson. Developed by Newport Beach-based Real Estate Development Associates, the property had been leased to Kimberly-Clark since its completion in 2020. The paper products manufacturer operates out of at least 20 facilities as large worldwide, including seven in the continental U.S., primarily on the East Coast, with the nearest in Ogden, Utah.
April 10, 2026
Southern California industrial leasing gains traction, but availability remains elevated
Southern California’s industrial market recorded a noticeable pickup in leasing activity early this year, offering evidence that tenant demand is stabilizing after a prolonged period of softening. Across Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire, new leasing volume surged in the first quarter, led by logistics and distribution users, even as elevated move-outs and construction continue to weigh on overall space availability.
April 9, 2026
Disney plans job cuts; Inflation remains elevated; Mortgage credit availability rises
Disney plans job cuts
April 9, 2026
Greenlaw Partners buys Orange County flex building
Greenlaw Partners and CFT NV Developments have acquired a flex building at 27717 Aliso Creek Road in Aliso Viejo, California, from PepsiCo for $41.1 million, or $437.89 per square foot, in a sale-leaseback deal.
April 7, 2026
Hotel profits are increasingly dependent on market-level labor cost structures
Hotel performance across major U.S. markets continues to show that strong demand and high rates do not automatically translate into strong profitability. Labor remains a significant factor regarding profitability, with markets that keep labor expenses in check converting similar occupancy levels into materially stronger gross operating profit.
April 7, 2026
MetLife division names real estate chief; JLL hires five-member team in Charlotte; Savills adds Texas directors
MetLife Investment Management named Andrea Drasites as global head of real estate and agricultural finance, effective Oct. 1. Drasites will join the firm from investment giant Blackstone Group, where she held several leadership positions over the past 13 years. She most recently served as a senior managing director in Blackstone's real estate group, after earlier roles at Equity One and Woolbright Development.
April 3, 2026
Orange County rent growth falls flat in March
Apartment rent growth in Orange County stalled in March, reinforcing a slow start to 2026, but the market remains in a relatively strong position compared with national and regional peers. Overall asking rents were effectively flat during the month, changing by an amount that rounded to 0.0%, as early spring momentum failed to materialize.
April 1, 2026
Inland Empire apartment rent growth slows
Apartment rents in California's Inland Empire rose modestly in March, with growth muted as the market works through a wave of new supply.
April 1, 2026
Orange County loses residents again after a brief rebound
Orange County’s population declined again in 2025 as migration losses outweighed natural growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
April 1, 2026
Orange County medical office fundamentals stabilize
Vacancy across Orange County medical office buildings held at 8.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a period of stabilization after volatility earlier in the year. Tenant occupancy expanded by more than 20,000 square feet during the quarter, nearly offsetting approximately 26,000 square feet of new supply completed. Occupancy has now increased for three consecutive quarters, reversing the sharp contraction recorded in the first quarter of 2025 that was partially driven by new vacancies at Bayview Corporate Center in Newport Beach. Despite this recent improvement, vacancies remained roughly 80 basis points above pre-pandemic levels and slightly higher than the trailing decade average.
March 25, 2026
Orange County project completes landmark transition from creative office to modern logistics hub
One of the first full-scale office-to-industrial conversions has been completed in Orange County — a milestone for the growing trend in Southern California.
March 25, 2026
A senior living, skilled nursing deal sets a benchmark
In one of the most significant healthcare real estate transactions Orange County has seen in years, a senior living and skilled nursing facility campus sold for $34.5 million, roughly $500,000 above guidance.
March 25, 2026
Developers turn long-stalled California site into an industrial hub
After decades of complications, 17 acres of underutilized land in Orange County have become a state-of-the-art industrial campus.
March 25, 2026
Defense upstart inks landmark lease for CA office campus that was set for residential redevelopment
A Southern California creative office campus that was headed toward residential redevelopment is the latest addition to a defense upstart's portfolio of workplaces.
March 25, 2026
Apartments with rooftop amenities bring renters and businesses to Stanton, California
With only one other multifamily project built in Stanton, California, over the last 30 years, the arrival of Cloud House Apartments is reshaping the city’s landscape and driving new economic activity.

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