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Q2 2024 U.S. Office Real Estate Market Report

July 23, 2024 / 4 min read

Shrinking demand in office space led to further footprint reductions, shooting vacancy up to a record 13.9%.

Shrinking demand continues to affect the U.S. office market, shooting vacancy up to a record 13.9%, and cumulative negative absorption to nearly 205 million square feet (SF) since April 2020. Buildings completed during the current decade have maintained positive net absorption, but older properties have suffered from an extreme lack of demand.

There is a small silver lining: supply pressure should soon subside. Construction starts in the first quarter registered the lowest on record at just over 4 million SF. Net deliveries are expected to taper off by the end of 2025, which could tighten the market for desirable first-generation space.

National office real estate trends

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