Commercial Real Estate Insights
Sarasota Industrial Market Report October 2025
The Sarasota industrial market has recently stalled, with its pace of growth moderating after a period of significant expansion. This slowdown is largely attributed to consecutive years of above-average construction completions, which have increased the market's...
Manatee Office Q3 2025: Vacancy 4.7%, No New Supply, Pricing Holds
Manatee County’s broader growth backdrop remains constructive: strong in-migration and new-home activity anchored by east-county communities like Lakewood Ranch, steady—if moderating—job gains across the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota economy, and ongoing...
Economic Update | September 25, 2025 | SVN Research
1. FED INTEREST RATE DECISION The Federal Reserve cut the benchmark Federal Funds rate by 25 basis points at its September meeting, with just one official dissenting in favor of a larger, 50-basis-point cut. The Fed’s latest Summary of Economic Projections — released...
Economic Update | September 11, 2025 | SVN Research
1. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index rose 0.4% month-over-month and 2.9% year-over-year in August, roughly in line with market estimates. While both the monthly and annual CPI rates were higher than in July, the...
August 2025 Snapshot: How Sarasota’s Mixed-Use Developments, Brain Gain & Job Surge Are Redefining Growth
Sarasota County continues to be a dynamic and evolving region on Florida's Gulf Coast. As of August 2025, the area is navigating a complex economic landscape, characterized by a shifting real estate market, robust job growth in certain sectors, and ongoing population...
Economic Update | August 28, 2025 | SVN Research
1. FED MINUTES AND JACKSON HOLE SPEECH Last week saw the release of the Fed’s July meeting minutes and Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech at Jackson Hole. The July minutes showed that a large majority of officials supported keeping rates unchanged, with two...
Orlando’s Population Growth Leads the Nation
In commercial real estate, few metrics are as closely watched—or as impactful—as population growth. A rising population fuels demand for office space, retail centers, multifamily housing, and infrastructure investment and development. For investors, it’s often a...
Office Reset in Real Time: Inside Downtown Orlando’s Market Shift
Challenges Persist, But Signs of Stabilization on the Horizon The Downtown Orlando office market continues to face mounting headwinds as we enter the second half of 2025. With negative net absorption, softening rent growth, and rising availability, the submarket is...
Sarasota County Economic Trends: A Mid-Year Snapshot | July 2025
As Sarasota County continues to grow and evolve, the July 2025 Economic Report paints a dynamic picture of key indicators shaping the region’s future. Here’s a concise breakdown of where we stand—and what it means for investors, developers, and businesses. 🔨 Building...