Los Angeles

In a survey of the US cities with the highest cost of living, California has four of the top five cities on the list.

Average asking rents and asset pricing increased in nearly every commercial asset class in September.

"The life science industry is thriving," says CGS3 attorney Dawn Saunders, who has seen more capital entering the market.

Despite the strong development of self-storage product, new demand is expected to outpace the current supply.

National retailer rent collections increased again last month, reaching a new record of 80% since the onset of the pandemic.

In September alone, apartment rents in Los Angeles fell 1.1%, but the market did not make the top-ten list for largest rent drop.

The two markets were already set for major changes, but they are now hitting harder and faster than anyone expected.

The pandemic has put outdoor spaces in high demand, and property owners are finding ways to bring create an amenity out of the outdoors.