ORLANDO—With Central Florida retail and office transaction activity spiking—and more regional and national businesses and retailers expanding—it's a good time for brokers doing business in the region. CREC is one player that's seeing traction.

CREC just inked 11 new leasing and sales assignments across Central and North Florida. The deals add over 924,000 square feet of leasable space to its office and retail portfolio. CREC vice president Josh Busby and senior leading associate Nathan Cutchin will lead leasing and sales efforts.

“The retailmarket in Central Florida is extremely strong right now," Busby tells GlobeSt.com. "Numerous shopping centers are under development around Central Florida and the demand for quality space is driving rents to levels that we have not seen in years. Retail sales are strong and tenants are now renewing early and exercising options, rather than terminating their lease or opting to miss the option notice to renegotiate the lease.”