Commercial Real Estate
Coverage of Commercial Real Estate in the Nexus archive.
- A glance at how the Ascension commercial real estate market began 2026
The Ascension Parish commercial real estate market showed mixed performance in Q1 2026, with overall sales volume declining slightly but transaction activity improving. Retail and land sectors saw volume declines, while industrial sales volume rose. Year-to-date sales through March totaled $16 million, down from $113 million in the same period in 2025.
- Pasadena Chamber Installs 40-year Real Estate Veteran Bill Ukropina as New Board Chair
Bill Ukropina, a 40-year commercial real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Commercial, was installed as the new board chair of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. The swearing-in took place at a black-tie gala on June 26, 2026, in the Langham Huntington Hotel’s Viennese Ballroom.
- How Elifin is reshaping the commercial real estate playbook
Elifin is using proprietary commercial real estate data and artificial intelligence to transform property marketing, analysis, and sales. The company is based in Baton Rouge.
- Nominations for Business Insider's Rising Stars of Real Estate 2026 list are now open until July 24
Business Insider is accepting nominations for its 2026 Rising Stars of Real Estate list until July 24. Nominees must be under 35, US-based, and demonstrate notable contributions to real estate. Submissions are open to professionals in commercial or residential real estate and related fields.
- A New Chair for Pasadena’s Chamber, With a Bullish Read on a City at a Crossroads
Bill Ukropina, a commercial real estate broker with over 40 years in Pasadena, is set to become the city's Chamber chair in 2026. He describes the city as undergoing a 'rebirth' post-Eaton Fire, measured through housing starts, construction, and job growth.
- Japan’s property sector looks strong. So why are investors going abroad?
Japan dominates the Asia-Pacific real estate market, accounting for 28% of direct investment in Asia-Pacific commercial real estate last year. Tokyo's grade A office vacancy rate was 0.7% in Q1 2024, with rents rising for nine consecutive quarters, up 13.2%.
- Shockingly low sale price of flagship Portland office building that shows woke city is still far off recovery
A flagship Portland office building was sold at a surprisingly low price, indicating the city's economic recovery remains incomplete. The transaction highlights ongoing challenges for commercial real estate in Portland, despite its reputation as a 'woke' urban center.
- Doubleline's Shinoda Sees Good Times Ahead for Commercial Real Estate
Doubleline's Shinoda predicts good times ahead for commercial real estate. This forecast suggests a positive outlook for the industry. Commercial real estate is expected to perform well.