Investor optimism strengthened as recently enacted tax laws and economic durability sustain market confidence. The commercial real estate outlook remains positive, according to a recent Marcus & Millichap survey. Respondents indicated that approximately two-thirds of investors plan to increase commercial real estate investment activity in the next 12 months. More than 70% of respondents believe the new tax law will have a favorable impact on commercial real estate. Additionally, investors expect increased investment capital to enter the market as a result of tax reform. Downside risks at the top of investors' minds include the potential for rising interest rates and increased inflation.—Lisa Brown

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AUSTIN, TX—CBRE's newly released first quarter Austin retail market view says occupancy remains at all-time highs; holding steady at 96%. Austin's tightening retail market, strong construction pipeline and heavily pre-leased deliveries have caused increased occupancy. However, as completions take longer, occupancy and rental rates are expected to level off in the short term before picking back up later in the year.

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Lisa Brown

Lisa Brown is an editor for the south and west regions of GlobeSt.com. She has 25-plus years of real estate experience, with a regional PR role at Grubb & Ellis and a national communications position at MMI. Brown also spent 10 years as executive director at NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area chapter, where she led the organization to achieving its first national award honors and recognition on Capitol Hill. She has written extensively on commercial real estate topics and edited numerous pieces on the subject.