Industry Contributors
Fundamentals Hold Steady as Growth Moderates in Orange County’s Multifamily Market
A sharp pullback in new construction stabilized vacancy, while rents eased and late-year sales activity reflected selective investor confidence. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director...
Los Angeles County Multifamily Market Transitions as Development Activity Slows
A late-year construction pullback slowed supply growth, though rent growth and pricing remain constrained. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI Capital...
Ventura County Industrial Sales Gain Momentum as Leasing Moderates
Rising vacancy and easing financing conditions reshaped Ventura County’s industrial market in 2025. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI Capital Commercial...
Pricing Adjustments Draw Investors Back to Orange County Industrial
Higher vacancy and easing interest rates reshaped market conditions in Q4 2025, creating renewed opportunities for industrial investors. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of...
Inland Empire Industrial Market Navigates a Reset from Expansion to Equilibrium at Year-End 2025
While a sharp decline in new construction begins to stabilize vacancy, moderating rents and pricing adjustments create a strategic window for well-capitalized investors....
3D Printed Houses and Other Fairy Tales
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) The prophecy was always that technology would save us. And here we are in 2026,...
The $200 Billion Question: Where Does Your Tariff Tax Go?
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) The Trump administration is crowing about collecting $200 billion in tariff revenues this year. Customs...
Federal Reserve Delivers Year-End Rate Cut as Los Angeles County CRE to Enter 2026 in Reset Mode
Lower debt costs are expected to steady valuations after three years of volatility, with Industrial and Retail leading early momentum as easing rates...
Building Sustainable Affordable Communities
By Bill Wilhelm, President of R.D. Olson Construction Affordable housing development aims not merely to ease the Greater Los Angeles area’s housing crisis,...
McNellis on CMBS: “Commercial Mortgage BS”
By John McNellis This essay is taken from John’s forthcoming 3rd edition of Making it in Real Estate. I was leaning against the bar...
Ventura County Multifamily Sales Rebound as Rents Stabilize in Q3 2025
Investors target value-add opportunities despite rising cap rates and slight dips in asking rents. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI Capital...
Adaptive Reuse & Experiential Growth Shape Inland Empire’s Q3 Retail Market
Demand for big-box spaces stays robust among grocery, fitness, and entertainment users despite rising vacancies. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI...
