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Trends Shaping Salt Lake City’s Retail Revival

by John Nelson

— By Brian Anderson of CBRE —  Utah’s retail market is shaped by its young population and large households, driving demand for big box stores and quality consumer brands. Utah has the youngest median age of any state in the U.S. by nearly four years, and the largest median household size.  Our retail real estate market mirrors these realities. Large-box grocers and membership warehouses dot the landscape, creating gravity points that draw junior boxes, shops and restaurant users to these neighborhoods. Utah’s household incomes continue to rise, while the per capita income remains average. This has led to a concentration of quality — though not luxury — consumer brands in most retail centers. Despite challenges in construction and finance markets, Utah’s ongoing housing expansion is pushing box users and grocers to open new locations. The Salt Lake and Provo MSAs are expected to see several new big box and large grocery stores, mostly in outlying communities, after a quiet 2023 and 2024. Smaller-format grocers focused on organic food are also in permitting stages in established communities. These new locations will spark competition for restaurant and shop users. Health-conscious brands are expected to take space in desirable centers as 2025 progresses. …

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Evolving Conditions Bring Optimism to Salt Lake City’s Apartment Market

by John Nelson

— By Rawley Nielsen and Mark Jensen of Northmarq — The Salt Lake City apartment market has undergone significant shifts over the past few years, shaped by broader economic headwinds and local supply dynamics. Fortunately, optimism is returning to the market as interest rates stabilize, supply is absorbed and buyers see new opportunities to enter at attractive pricing. Over the past 36 months, rising interest rates have created challenges for multifamily investment, which have impacted underwriting and transaction velocity. However, recent weeks have provided a reprieve as Treasury rates have come down, bringing renewed energy to the market. Volatility remains a factor, but there is a growing sense that we are at or near the bottom, leading to increased investor interest. One of the biggest headwinds in Salt Lake City has been the supply wave, particularly in the downtown market where an influx of new multifamily deliveries has made it difficult for buyers to underwrite rent growth. Both 2022 and 2023 brought unit deliveries totaling more than 4,000 units, nearly triple the average annual delivery count from the past 10 years.   We saw nearly 3,000 units delivered last year, and our team is tracking a similar amount for 2025. …

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Ritchie Group to Develop 3.2 MSF Spec Industrial Park in Spanish Fork, Utah

by Amy Works

SPANISH FORK, UTAH — The Ritchie Group is developing Global Logistics Headquarters Development Park, a speculative industrial development in Spanish Fork. Located at 2100 N. 700 West, the project will feature 13 buildings totaling more than 3.2 million square feet of industrial space. The 1.9 million-square-foot first phase is scheduled for delivery by the end of the year, with full project completion expected by 2031. The development will feature tall clear heights, ample parking for trucks and cars, build-to-suit options tailored to tenant need and immediate access to Interstate 15. Jarrod Hunt, Gordon Jacobson and Andy Blunt of Colliers are handling leasing for the development.

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Berkadia Secures $31.5M Bridge Loan for Apartment Project in Salt Lake City

by Amy Works

SALT LAKE CITY — Berkadia has secured a $31.5 million bridge loan on behalf of Midtown Capital to complete construction of The Astoria, a multifamily community in Salt Lake City. Slated for completion in third-quarter 2025, the 149-unit property is situated in the city’s Fairpark District. Scott Wadler, Patrick Johnson, Mitch Sinberg, Brad Williamson and Matt Robbins of Berkadia secured the financing for the sponsor, a vertically integrated real estate development and management company with offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Madrid, Spain. New York-based lender RMWC provided the two-year, floating-rate loan to refinance the existing construction loan and fund the project’s completion. Located at 11 N. 800 West, the seven-story Astoria will feature 372-square-foot micro units, 545-square-foot studios and one- and two-bedroom layouts up to 955 square feet each. The property is adjacent to the Jackson/Euclid light rail station, allowing for immediate access to SLC International Airport, the Delta Center and downtown Salt Lake City.

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Salt Lake City’s Industrial Market Remains Healthy

by John Nelson

— By Rebecca Lloyd of Cushman & Wakefield —  Industrial market conditions in Salt Lake City softened a bit in 2024, with new leasing activity totaling just over 5 million square feet — a 19 percent decrease from the 6.2 million square feet recorded in 2023. Despite this decline, new sublease activity saw a 33 percent year-over-year increase, reaching 735,000 square feet. Salt Lake City’s Northwest submarket remains the dominant area, accounting for 62 percent of total leasing activity in 2024. This was followed by the Southwest at 28 percent. Collectively, they comprise 90 percent of all leasing transactions in the market.  Vacancy rates ended the year at 5.9 percent, a modest 50 basis point increase from the previous year. In a positive shift, the market closed the year with 3.7 million square feet of positive net absorption, a significant increase from the 2.3 million square feet recorded in 2023. The average asking rent for all product types stood at $0.81 per square foot on a triple-net basis, up from $0.80 at the end of 2023. Industrial construction remained robust, with nearly 4.7 million square feet of new space delivered in 2024. This added to the 7 million square feet …

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Salt Lake City’s Office Market Prepares for the Rebound

by John Nelson

— By Phil Brierley of JLL — The Salt Lake City office market continues to strengthen despite strong systemic headwinds. Last year was a banner year for leasing, with 4.8 million square feet of total leasing velocity. Silicon Slopes once again led all submarkets, representing 43 percent of all leasing. This was followed by the Greater CBD with 25 percent. Absorption was positive through the fourth quarter (for the second consecutive time) at 72,861 square feet, offsetting move-outs earlier in the year. Overall vacancy peaked in 2023 at 18.9 percent and is finally trending in the right direction. It finished the year at 18.6 percent. Subleasing is still a soft spot, especially in Silicon Slopes, with 300,000 square feet of new sublease space hitting the market in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone. Sales volumes rebounded after a dismal 2023, clocking in at $518 million in 2024. RCA notes this is close to the trailing 10-year average of $587 million. Much of that velocity was driven by user sales, including Salt Lake County’s acquisition of the Peace Coliseum, Canyons School District’s purchase of the eBay regional headquarters, the University of Utah’s acquisition of City Center downtown and Onset Financials’ acquisition …

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Utah’s Industrial Market Enters 2025 With Steady Demand, Evolving Product Mix

by John Nelson

— By Jarrod Hunt of Colliers —  Utah’s industrial real estate market continues to show resilience in 2025, supported by healthy tenant demand and an evolving mix of warehouse, flex and manufacturing product types. Leasing activity remains particularly strong in the 20,000- to 50,000-square-foot range, with a steady stream of local fulfillment and light manufacturing tenants driving mid-sized requirements across the Wasatch Front. Product Type and Demand Trends With enhanced industrial tracking now focused by building type, warehouse space stands out as the most active, though flex and light manufacturing buildings are seeing targeted interest. Mid-sized tenants seeking efficient, modern, move-in-ready space continue to account for most lease activity, favoring locations with convenient access to transportation corridors and workforce hubs. South Market Poised for a Breakout Year The South Utah County market is positioned for another active year, with a wave of new deliveries and groundbreakings happening this year. The Ritchie Group’s Global Logistics Center near the Spanish Fork Airport is the region’s largest project. It will feature 13 planned buildings comprising 3.3 million square feet, and early leasing interest is encouraging. While the Central market has led to early year absorption, momentum in the South is expected to build …

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 364-Unit RightSpace Storage Facility in Spanish Fork, Utah

by Amy Works

SPANISH FORK, UTAH — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of RightSpace Storage, a self-storage facility in Spanish Fork. Charles LeClaire and Adam Schlosser of The LeClaire-Schlosser Group of Marcus & Millichap, along with Jordan Farrer of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and secured the New York-based buyer. Terms of the transaction were not released. Situated on 5.1 acres, RightSpace Storage offers 364 units and 47,900 net rentable square feet. Built in 2001, the property contains four single-story self-storage buildings with 313 outdoor drive-up units and 49 surface parking spaces. The facility also features a gated entry with digital keypad, a freestanding building with leasing office and onsite manager quarters, 24/7 video surveillance, asphalt driveways and units with metal roll-up doors.

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Extell Development, Hilton to Develop Canopy by Hilton Hotel at Deer Valley East Village in Park City

by Amy Works

PARK CITY, UTAH — New York-based Extell Development and Hilton have announced plans to develop a new Canopy by Hilton hotel at Deer Valley East Village, North America’s first luxury alpine village to be developed since 1981. Slated to open in summer 2026, the 180-key hotel will mark Canopy by Hilton’s first hotel in Utah. Overlooking the Jordanelle Reservoir and Deer Valley Resort, Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley will offer ski access, an apres-ski experience and access to a variety of restaurants. The hotel design features architecture by The Richardson Design Partnership and interior design by DLR/Brayton Hughes. The hotel will offer a curated suite of onsite amenities including a pool and hot tub, steam room and sauna, fitness room and golf simulator. Additionally, the hotel will offer a dedicated ski reception lobby and ski locker room, meeting and conference facilities and two levels of underground parking accommodating 176 stalls. Canopy at Deer Valley will feature more than 9,600 square feet of food-and-beverage facilities, including a signature restaurant, an apres-ski lounge, a grab-and-go coffee shop and a rooftop lounge with mountain views.

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CandyCo Leases 110,004 SF Manufacturing Facility in American Fork, Utah

by Amy Works

AMERICAN FORK, UTAH — CandyCo, a confectionary manufacturer, has signed a lease with owner/developer Robinson Brothers to occupy North Pointe Building F at 1260 S. 630 W in American Fork. The 110,004-square-foot facility is tailored to the tenant’s manufacturing needs. Jarrod Hunt of Colliers handled the negotiations for the lease.

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