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  • Boston / Office

    • RSF68,850,000 SF
    • Direct Vacancy9.0%
    • Total Availability14.5%
    • YTD Absorption1,984,000 SF
    • Avg.Rent$44.28/SF

    Boston carried solid leasing momentum into the first quarter, however fresh vacancies in Charlestown and the Back Bay offset the Financial District and Seaport’s combined 456,000 square feet of quarterly net absorption.
    Quarter Preview.pdf »

  • Cambridge Office

    • RSF9,856,500 SF
    • Direct Vacancy8.9%
    • Total Availability11.8%
    • YTD Absorption(271,300) SF
    • Avg.Rent$45.20/SF

    The Cambridge office market fell negative this quarter by giving back 147,500 square feet. However, with vacancy rates still historicaly low and strong asking rates, the overall market remains very healthy.
    Quarter Preview.pdf »

  • Suburban / Office

    • RSF107,355,500
    • Direct Vacancy16.3%
    • Total Availability20.2%
    • YTD Absorption2,198,200 SF
    • Avg.Rent$20.41/SF

    The suburban market carried its recovery momentum from 2012 into the first quarter by achieving asking rate growth and nearly 2.2 million square feet of positive net absorption.
    Quarter Preview.pdf »

  • Industrial

    • RSF179,500,000 SF
    • Direct Vacancy16.8%
    • Total Availability17.8%
    • YTD Absorption1,405,500 SF
    • Avg.Rent$5.03/SF NNN

    The Industrial landscape across Greater Boston has been steadily improving over the last several quarters. Demand remains strongest for modern, highly accessible locations while dated product is often overlooked and in some cases being repositioned by landlords.

  • Cambridge Lab

    • RSF11,568,000
    • Direct Vacancy7.9%
    • Total Availability15.0%
    • YTD Absorption302,300 SF
    • Avg.Rent$51.13/SF NNN

    The Cambridge lab market has absorbed 302,300 square feet during the previous twelve month period. The average asking rate now stands at $51.13 NNN per square foot.
    Lab Overview.pdf »