Reliant Partners

While many markets across the country are still absorbing a wave of new apartment deliveries, Midwest markets have generally avoided the same level of oversupply. This has created a more balanced environment for owners, investors, and developers as the market continues to normalize.

Every market has its own story—that's why local knowledge matters.

Midwest Leads 2026 US Multifamily Rent Growth as Sun Belt Lags US multifamily rent growth stays weak in 2026, as Midwest and core metros beat Sun Belt peers amid slow absorption and oversupply.

Rising construction costs are becoming a bigger variable in dealmaking. With materials up nearly 10% year-over-year, underwriting, TI budgets, and development timelines are getting harder to pencil. For owners, tenants, and developers, locking in costs early and building in contingencies is becoming more critical than ever.

Construction Costs Jump 9.6% as Materials Spike in May Construction costs rose 9.6% YoY in May, outpacing bid prices and squeezing contractor margins as materials and fuel climbed.

Industrial value-add is having a moment. As warehouse deliveries slow, leasing activity rises, and vacancy begins to tighten, investors are shifting focus from ground-up development to repositioning existing assets.

With only a fraction of U.S. warehouse inventory built in the last 15 years, modernizing older facilities could be one of the biggest opportunities in industrial real estate today.

Industrial Value-Add Deals Surge Amid Warehouse Tightening Industrial value-add investment is rising as warehouse supply tightens, rents grow, and demand favors modern logistics facilities.

Office construction has fallen to its lowest level since 2012, while leasing demand has now improved for three consecutive quarters.

The office market isn't dead—it's evolving. Tenants are prioritizing quality, landlords are getting creative with concessions, and the gap between premier assets and older buildings continues to widen.

Office Construction Hits 14-Year Low as Concessions Rise US office construction hit a 14-year low in Q1 2026 as landlords increased concessions to sustain leasing activity.