Columbus and Central Ohio Retail Market Report 2011

Posted January 25, 2012

In Columbus, Commercial, net lease, Ohio, real estate, Retail

Positive net absorption has continued for the last eight consecutive quarters. The first half of the year was strong then third quarter weakened due to the uncertainly caused by the U.S. debt ceiling increase negotiations. Fourth quarter picked back up to make for a decent if not a stellar year.

“Retail Markets throughout the country are generally continuing to recover from the 2008 spiral,” said Randy Best, chair of the Central Ohio Commercial Information Exchange (COCIE) and President of Best Corporate Real Estate. “Owners of retail properties have discounted their rents enough and made concessions to attract a variety of national and independent retailers.”

“The indication is that many markets are becoming slowly and cautiously optimistic,” adds Best. “As older centers begin to fill back up and fewer new centers are on the horizon, absorption is beginning to happen.”

“Locally we have had a strong retail presence, and we feel that this will only continue to improve over the next couple of years.”

http://columbusrealtors.com/Uploads/Documents/COCIEStats/COCIE_RET4q11.pdf

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial realtor

Commercial real estate with a focus on out-of-state investment property for my Southern California investors. My clients are Southern California local buyers looking for a return far better than what is available around here and that generally means out-of-state. We have expert property management, legal, and contracting services available.