Reno’s Industrial Market Continues to Attract Attention

The industrial market’s direct vacancy in greater Reno increased by 80 basis points to 4.53 percent at the end of the third quarter of 2018. It was carried by 715,821 square feet of positive net absorption, a relatively below average figure, as well as by an increase in new deliveries. Notwithstanding, pending transactions currently underway in the fourth quarter should mitigate the increase in the market’s overall vacancy. [caption id="attachment_221499" align="alignright" …

December 4, 2018Industrial, Market Reports, Nevada, Western, Western Market Reports

Record Occupancy, Job Growth Bolster Reno Multifamily Market

It’s starting to feel like the 1970s all over again in Reno’s multifamily market. This is particularly true in terms of occupancy. A recent report from RealPage noted the current market’s eye-popping 97.3 percent multifamily occupancy level. This figure was only eclipsed once, nearly four decades ago, at a double eye-popping 97.9 percent when the region experienced a spike in new jobs. Reno’s total job count continues to grow at a record pace, fueling a nearly full apartment …

November 27, 2018Market Reports, Multifamily, Nevada, Western, Western Market Reports

Reno Office Market Tightens With Lack of New Supply

The northern Nevada office market is picking up steam, despite still lagging behind the robust growth taking place in the industrial and multifamily sectors. Year-to-date net absorption of 136,607 square feet has brought overall market vacancy rates down to 10.1 percent. Rates are well below that in the more desirable office submarkets. South Reno, once plagued with vacancy rates exceeding 30 percent during the downturn, now hovers at a rate of 6.3 percent. [caption id="attachment_221493" …

November 13, 2018Market Reports, Nevada, Office, Western, Western Market Reports

Big Box Absorption Leads to Market Stabilization in Reno

The retail market in Reno/Sparks continues to improve with big box retailers moving to the market and a steady decrease in the vacancy rate. The retail market in Reno/Sparks has seen an overall decrease in vacancy for the fifth consecutive quarter with the current vacancy rate hovering just under 7 percent. Average market rent is currently $1.50 per square foot, triple net, and appears to be slowly climbing as we continue to experience positive net absorption. [caption …

November 6, 2018Market Reports, Nevada, Retail, Western, Western Market Reports

Best Practices for Structuring Nevada Hotel, Casino Deals

One of the first questions clients ask when considering a hotel casino acquisition or the development of a new hotel casino project in Nevada is whether they have to obtain a gaming license. Since applying for a gaming license requires the disclosure of extensive, private personal information — and obtaining a gaming license can take several months — buyers and developers often want to learn about alternatives to the license. [caption id="attachment_211656" align="alignright" …

October 9, 2018Hospitality, Market Reports, Nevada, Western, Western Market Reports

Opportunity, Demand Define Las Vegas Industrial Market

The Las Vegas industrial sector set records in 2017, with more new construction and higher net absorption than any other time in the market’s history. New construction was dominated by pre-leased space primarily driven by transportation and logistics companies, namely ecommerce and retail-related businesses. As a result, the overall vacancy rate decreased to the second lowest level in market history. As a percentage of overall market size, Las Vegas led the country in both new construction …

October 2, 2018Industrial, Market Reports, Nevada, Western, Western Market Reports

Office Trends Toward Creative, Collaborative in Las Vegas

Some of the larger companies with long-term growth forecasts are focusing on expansion and amenity-rich office environments for recruiting purposes. However, more people in less space continues to be the trend for companies with slower growth opportunities that are focused on efficiencies and overhead costs. The average standard amount of office space per employee dropped from 225 square feet per person to between 150 square feet and 175 square feet per person in the past couple years. …

September 25, 2018Market Reports, Nevada, Office, Western, Western Market Reports

Labor, Population Growth Drives Las Vegas Multifamily Market

Las Vegas continues to benefit from a strong labor market, which is driving demand and strong fundamentals in the multifamily sector. Employment in Southern Nevada increased by 3.4 percent over the past year, reaching one million workers, while the total population in Southern Nevada increased 2.2 percent, surpassing more than 2.2 million people. With a well-documented shortage in housing, developers added more than 3,200 new apartment units during the year and still saw vacancies decrease 30 …

September 18, 2018Market Reports, Multifamily, Nevada, Western, Western Market Reports

Vegas’ Retail Market Supports Economy Beyond Gaming, Hospitality

There is a lot of buzz in the Las Vegas market a full 10 years after the Great Recession. Much of this buzz surrounds sports with the new Golden Knights hockey team; the Las Vegas Lights professional United Soccer League team; Las Vegas Aces WNBA team; and the NFL Raiders team. The new Raiders stadium is under construction now and is widely considered the most talked-about major development happening in Vegas. In a city that offers unmatched access to world-class gaming, shopping, tradeshows …

September 11, 2018Market Reports, Nevada, Retail, Western, Western Market Reports

Reno Multifamily Rent Growth Among Nation’s Highest as Vacancy Remains Low

Reno’s proximity to the Bay Area is supporting an economy beyond the gaming industry. The area’s lower cost of living is also attractive for Bay Area transplants attempting to further stretch their income. Tesla is the most notable utilizer of the metro’s favorable location and business-friendly environment. [caption id="attachment_204715" align="alignright" width="100"] Ken Blomsterberg, Marcus & Millichap[/caption] The company pulled 112 permits last year to build out internal …

June 19, 2018Market Reports, Multifamily, Nevada, Western, Western Market Reports