Sacramento CRE Perspective 2023

Before the Pandemic, Downtown was the crown jewel. Frankly, it was on fire. It will likely be another tough year for Downtown, but I am confident that Downtown will shine again! Everything that was there is still there, except office workers. And while we do have a significant challenge with the homeless population, I am confident that with the right leadership, the homeless population will be addressed.

Done Deals!

Larry was grinning like the Grinch and said, “Really, you got this?”  “Yep,” I chirped back. “I got my license and I read a bunch of books!”  Larry ordered us another martini.  

Midtown – Sold

Unicorns are extinct and many of them included exchange buyers.  Office users have been in a coma (but I have noticed them starting to blink.) Developers are in hiding, and investors are extremely cautious.  

Resilience – Sacramento Commercial Real Estate

Relativity:  Relative to major markets in California and throughout the US, Sacramento is still a bargain:  The average price of a Sacramento office building was $220 a SF in 2021 while the national average was $330 a foot.  This disparity has attracted many institutional investors. 

Sacramento Office Market Update

The office market’s overall vacancy rate is 10.1 % (an increase of about 1.3% in the last 12 months.) Demand remains sluggish, but we are seeing activity pick up with smaller users.

What Is Land Selling for In Midtown Sacramento?

If we looked at the most recent sales in Midtown Sacramento properties seem to be averaging around $100 a square foot.  This average includes sales that occurred in 2019.  During Covid, Sales were off considerably.    Virtually all the sales are for residential developments.  Six recent sales illustrate where Midtown land values are at.   Recent […]

Sacramento Office Building Sales – How Will 2021 Fare?

Sacramento’s office sales market surpassed $500 million in the first quarter of 2020. Then the Pandemic hit. In the short run, the office market will probably experience an increase in leasing “activity.” However, the activity will probably result in negative net absorption Downtown, while suburban markets will experience minimal positive net absorption. For example, a […]

New Year’s Message Sacramento Bacon Commercial Real Estate

A New Year’s Message From Bacon Commercial Real Estate Business goal setting and New Year’s resolutions can be tough. Both require some extra introspection, and that’s typically easier when everything is going just right. New Year’s resolutions are usually personal, while business goal setting is clearly about business. But let’s face it – business and […]