Industry Contributors
McNellis: F*** Real Estate?
Publisher’s Note What began over a decade ago as a series of candid, sharp-witted articles written for The Registry has grown into one of the...
Orange County Industrial Vacancy Rises to 6.1% as Rents Soften
A leasing rebound and contracting pipeline show early signs of stabilization for Orange County’s industrial market. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at...
March’s Jobs Report and the Art of Misdirection
Behind the rosy March employment headline, a quiet exodus: nearly 400,000 Americans gave up on the job market in a single month. By...
Inland Empire Industrial Market Off to Strong Start in 2026 with $381.6MM in Sales, Falling Vacancy, and Positive Absorption
Net absorption reaches 2.8 million square feet in Q1 2026 as vacancy dips 20 basis points quarter-over-quarter, offering early signs of demand stabilization....
LA County Industrial Sales Volume Hits $1.2B as Buyers and Sellers Find Common Ground on Pricing
Quarterly sales volume rises 12.9% quarter-over-quarter as the development pipeline hits its steepest decline since the Great Recession. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of...
The Buyer Who Wasn’t There
The record gap between home sellers and buyers reveals a tale of two Americas—Sun Belt markets drowning in oversupply while Northern cities with...
Amazon’s Empty Chairs
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) To put the size of Amazon’s office downsizing in perspective, one of its...
Orange County Office Market Gains Traction as Vacancy Falls and Investment Rebounds
Positive absorption, declining sublease space, and rising sales activity signal steady improvement. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI Capital Commercial MARKET...
Ventura County Office Market Adjusts as Investment Rebounds and Sublease Space Abounds
While sales volume surged, leasing activity remained focused on renewals as vacancy rose in late 2025. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at...
Tenant-to-Owner Shift Becomes Part of Stabilization Taking Shape in L.A. County’s Office Market
Availability remains high, yet renewed investment and tenant-to-owner conversions highlight long-term confidence across key submarkets. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI...
Retail Recovery Continues in Ventura County as Vacancy Tightens
Q4 occupancy gains and strong sales activity highlighted progress, despite slower leasing and ongoing tenant turnover. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at...
The Morning After and How The Cycle Turned While You Were Sleeping
After two years of paralysis, capital is clearing its throat and deal volume is stirring — but this cycle rewards scalpels, not sledgehammers....
