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Key Points:

• Industrial space demand in Orange County declined for the ninth straight quarter in Q1.
• Asking rents dropped nearly 10% during the quarter.
• Net absorption was negative at 626,940 square feet in Q1.
• Previous absorption declines: 5.2 million SF in 2024 and 2.6 million SF in 2023.
• Countywide vacancy rate increased from 1.8% (record low) to 5.8% over two years.
• Business caution, fueled by last year's issues and election-related tariff concerns, continues to limit growth.

The end of 2021 saw the most absorption in 17 years!  Industrial real estate remains at extremely low inventory levels and record sale prices & lease rates continue to push the market higher.  It remains a great time for sellers and landlords, meanwhile representation for tenants has never been more important. 

Already low vacancy rates shrunk to 1.1% as lease rates and sales prices continue their ascent. An unprecedented 20% growth in rent rates was experienced in Q2 of 2021 and average sale prices increase by 37%!  Click the below link for the full report.

The Orange County Industrial Market continued its blistering pace with sale prices and lease rates continuing to climb.  One of the larger deals included a sale price point above $400 Per Square Foot (PSF), Click Download File below for more.

The shortage of warehouse and industrial space available for lease and sale persisted in the 1st quarter of 2021.  The continued rise of e-commerce has led to demand for industrial space to outstrip supply. Additionally, low interest rates have led to the average sale price to increase by... CLICK BELOW FOR FULL REPORT