MARKET TRENDS
- Uptick in leasing activity to 1.6 million square feet (msf) is above the 5-year quarterly average of 1.4 msf and office space demand expected to be steady despite slowing job growth
- Availability continues to increase to 27.6%, up 130 basis points year over year, as occupiers continue to reevaluate their space needs amidst hybrid work models
- Expect average asking rental rates to remain relatively high as most landlords prefer to give high concessions rather than drop their asking rents