Over the next several months, however, they will face increasing pressure from rising vacancy rates, falling rent levels and a difficult refinancing market. (nreionline.com)
Traditionally, a slow leasing market lowers real estate values because potential buyers reduce their offers to adjust for the greater risk of rising vacancies. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
With rising vacancies, falling rents and a lending freeze, it's no wonder new construction stalled. (nreionline.com)