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What to Expect From the U.S. Industrial Sector for the Remainder of 2021

Whereas the trajectories of other commercial real estate sectors have experienced significant periods of decline, or have been topsy turvy, the story of industrial real estate has been one of success and triumph. Even during 2020, one of the most challenging years for the global economy on record, industrial real estate has not merely survived, it has excelled and thrived. These trends will continue throughout the remainder of 2021 and beyond. This report will analyze the underlying trends causing the success and give you an idea of what to expect from the sector in the second half of 2021.

  1. Of the primary sectors in CRE, industrial real estate has performed the best during the pandemic. It continues to be the preferred asset class of real estate investors1 because of the continued dominance of e-commerce. Annual rent growth will be higher than pre-COVID-19, and this increased demand will generate more development in the future.

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