Valbridge Property Advisors Attends CoStar State of The Market Presentation

Scott Tew, MAI, Kimberly Devitt Brown, APR, Brian Hutchingson, and Will Cole of Valbridge Property Advisors | Orlando recently attended CoStar’s “State of the Market” presentation at Dubsdread in Orlando. Key takeaways included:

✅ Hospitality & Tourism: Orlando leads in RevPAR growth among major Florida markets and shows growth in Occupancy & ADR with demand strongest in urban destinations.

✅ Market Trends: Normalization is underway, growth is forecasted despite recession concerns, and the final planning pipeline is expanding.

✅ Central Florida Insights:

• Population growth outpaces Florida’s primary metros and the US.
• Orlando’s employment growth rate aligns with the national average.
• Increased consumer debt and declining savings rates impact housing affordability.
• Home values in Florida have risen over 50% since the pandemic started.
• Central Florida sees an influx from Miami, adding pressure on housing affordability.
• High mortgage rates expected to persist, but Florida sees swift net migration of high-earning households.

✅ Orlando Office & Retail Scene:

• Dominance of direct deals in leasing activity observed.
• Rent growth in the office sector since 2017.
• The industrial sector leans towards larger logistics buildings.
• Retail space in high demand with a significant portion built post-2000. Rent growth surpasses the national average.

✅ Real Estate: House prices and mortgage rates rise, affecting affordability. About 40% of Orlando apartments have been established since 2010, with renter demand returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Valbridge Property Advisors is here to keep you updated with the latest real estate market trends in Orlando and Central Florida.

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