Several East Coast Industrial Markets Like Miami Expecting Growth From Coming Panama Canal Expansion

This article talks about how the expansion of the Panama Canal will stimulate growth in the industrial real estate market.  It says that many areas around our ports are expecting demand for warehouse space to increase once the expansion of the canal is finished.  Do you think this could significantly affect any areas closer to Atlanta?

A link to the full article is here.

Manufacturing jobs boom is for real

This article says that manufacturing in the United States is really beginning to pick up.  Do you think this could mean a great deal of growth for the industrial real estate market?  A link to the article is here.

Will international real estate follow copper down?

What are your thoughts on how this might affect industrial real estate in the Atlanta area?

A link to the article is here.

Competitive Loan Rates

Joe Bennett with First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company has

done a great job in lending to owner occupied buildings.

His rates are very competitive.

If you or your client are considering a loan, you should give him a call.

Current Loan Rate Sheet for your use.

Have a great day!

Charles B. King, Jr.

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"Back In Black!"

Yes, "Back In Black" could mean many things like the title to the rock band AC/DC's song and album. But, in this case we're referring to Positive Net Absorption in industrial real estate for the last four quarters. Details are in our Second Quarter 2012 Point of View.

The Ride's Not Over Yet!

While the Atlanta industrial real estate market took a step forward during the fourth quarter of 2011, the market definitely took a step back in the first quarter of 2012. According to Sim Doughtie, President of King Industrial Realty, "Hold on tight because I do not believe the roller coaster ride is quite over yet!"