The average national vacancy rate for downtown and suburban markets rose to 5.9 per cent in the first quarter, up from 5.1 per cent in the last quarter of 2008. (remonline.com)
National vacancy rates over the coming year are forecast to decline 0.2 percentage point in the office market, 0.6 point in industrial, and 0.5 point for retail real estate. (realtormag.realtor.org)
Malls are faring better, with an average national vacancy rate of 92.1 percent and annual rent growth. (nreionline.com)