Key Market Takeaways: Current Sentiment for Industrial Occupiers
- Sublease space is increasing in the market, accounting for nearly 2 Million SF in Portland Metro, compared with 745,000 SF in 2022.
- Rate increases have continued to hold, however second generation space is now becoming more readily available as occupiers move into new space.
- Emerging markets with lower costs such as labor and real estate are becoming increasingly desirable.
- A drop in home sales is causing disruptions for housing retail suppliers and companies including Bed, Bath, & Beyond and Ashley Furniture closing distribution centers.