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2008 Houston Economic Outlook OverviewHouston is well-positioned to compete in today’s global markets with every major economic indicator posting gains, including population growth, an increase in diverse future-growth industries, and solid job growth rates that continue to exceed both Texas and the U.S.
2008 Midyear Houston Economic Outlook OverviewWith all major economic drivers – including the energy industry, the Port of Houston, the Houston Airport System, the Texas Medical Center and NASA/Johnson Space Center – in expansion mode, Houston is poised to continue outperforming the national economy in 2008.
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2008 3Q Houston Industrial Market ReportWhile the escalating global credit crisis points towards a severe economic slowdown negatively impacting commercial real estate markets in the U.S. through 2009, Houston’s industrial market continues to stand firm with positive indicators prevailing in the third quarter 2008.
2008 1Q Houston Industrial Market ReportHouston’s Industrial Market Strong in 2008. Houston’s industrial market closed the first quarter with optimal conditions – including limited space on the market, strong tenant demand, and an expanding employment base – laying the ground for solid market gains in 2008.
2008 1Q Houston Industrial North Market ReportNorth Industrial Occupancy Strengthens. Houston’s North Industrial Corridor recorded healthy fundamentals at the start of 2008, with occupancy for all product types strengthening to 95.6% from 93.9% on a year-overyear basis.
2008 3Q Houston Office Market ReportHouston’s Office Market Holds Steady. Houston’s office market held steady against the backdrop of significant global financial turmoil in the latter part of the third quarter 2008.
2008 1Q Houston Office Market ReportHouston’s office market at the start of 2008 is poised for yet another strong year with increasing occupancy and healthy rental rate growth among the market’s leading indicators.
2008 2Q Houston Office CBD Market ReportCBD’s Limited Space Driving Rents. Houston’s CBD office market posted healthy activity in the first half of 2008 with stronger occupancy and rental rates from this time last year.
2008 Houston Medical Office Market ReportHouston’s Medical Office Tops 20 Million SF. Houston’s medical office market recorded a significant surge in new development adding more than 1.1 million square feet over the past twelve months.
2008 1Q Houston Investment Market ReportSubprime Crisis Still Impacting Commercial Real Estate. At the start of 2008, the spreading effects of the subprime mortgage crisis continue to significantly impact commercial real estate capital markets.
2008 3Q Houston Multifamily Market ReportHouston’s multifamily market closed the third quarter with stable market indicators, albeit with some fluctuation on a year-over-year basis. Occupancy at 86.7% dipped from 87.9% at this time last year, but for the most part held steady since January 2008.
2008 1Q Houston Retail Market ReportHouston stands among the few resilient U.S. markets holding up under the pressure, as the national retail sector prepares for a rough ride in 2008 with the combined effects of the housing downturn, ongoing credit crisis, and rising prices squeezing consumers and dampening the national economy.
2008 3Q Houston Retail Market ReportHouston Retail Market Shows First Signs of Slowdown in Q3 2008. Houston’s resiliency against the severe conditions dominating the national retail market showed the first signs of slowing in the third quarter this year.
