Q1 2026 CRE Market Update: From Stabilization to Expansion
The commercial real estate market is demonstrating clear signs of recovery in Q1 2026. Key indicators — rate stabilization, rising sales volume, cap rate compression, and positive pricing across all asset classes — signal a shift into expansion mode.
Meta Lab Signs with Vornado for NYC Flagship Location
Vornado Realty Trust has secured the New York flagship location for Meta Lab at 697 Fifth Ave. Meta signed a 10-year lease agreement with Vornado for Meta Lab New York to occupy the entire five-level, 15,000-square-foot townhouse building adjacent to the base of the St. Regis Hotel. This marks the first flagship retail location for Meta in Manhattan, following its initial flagship store opening in Los Angeles in 2025. “As evidenced by Meta Lab’s ... The post Meta Lab Signs with Vornado for
Bank of Hope Relocates Headquarters to DTLA’s Aon Center
Colliers and Carolwood LP secured a lease for approximately 50,000 square feet of office space at the Aon Center, 707 Wilshire Blvd. in Downtown Los Angeles. The tenant, Los Angeles-founded Bank of Hope, has leased the space to serve as its new headquarters after being located on the outskirts of downtown previously. “There’s a natural ... The post Bank of Hope Relocates Headquarters to DTLA’s Aon Center appeared first on Connect CRE .
JV Secures $283M Refi on Upper West Side Apartments
The Dermot Company, a vertically integrated multifamily investment manager, owner, and operator, and joint venture partner Affinius Capital LLC have secured a loan to refinance 101 West End Ave., a 35-story, 502-unit apartment community on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The $283-million loan was provided by Freddie Mac and arranged by Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Institutional Advisory. The refinancing ... The post JV Secures $283M Refi on Upper West Side Apartments appeared first on Co
LAI San Diego Installs 2026 Board, Honors Attorney Paul Robinson
Lambda Alpha International (LAI) San Diego, the local chapter of the international land economics society, hosted its 48th Annual Crystal Globe Gala recently at Herb & Wood in San Diego, celebrating leadership,professional excellence and lasting contributions to the region’s built environment. The annual gala marked several significant milestones for the chapter, including the formal installation ... The post LAI San Diego Installs 2026 Board, Honors Attorney Paul Robinson appeared first o
Arrow Real Estate Advisors Arranges $53M Refinance for Illinois MF
Arrow Real Estate Advisors has arranged a $53 million balance sheet refinance for The Grove Phase I, a newly delivered 162-unit luxury multifamily property located at 8001 W. Belmont Avenue, River Grove, Illinois. The transaction was led by Morris Betesh, Founder and Managing Partner, Omar Ferreira, Senior Vice President, and Jacob Petrovic, Associate, of Arrow ... The post Arrow Real Estate Advisors Arranges $53M Refinance for Illinois MF appeared first on Connect CRE .
Transwestern Brokers IHDA Lease at Michigan Plaza
Transwestern announced the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) signed a new, 72,645-square-foot lease at Michigan Plaza, 205 and 225 N. Michigan Ave. Transwestern Agency Leasing Executive Vice President Mark Buth, Senior Vice President Kathleen Bertrand, and Senior Vice President Steve Hennessy represented Michigan Plaza’s landlord, Aegis Asset Management. IHDA was represented by Avison Young brokers ... The post Transwestern Brokers IHDA Lease at Michigan Plaza appeared