Foot traffic is increasingly tied to events, weekends and seasonal demand shifts.

Rising occupancy masks soft rent growth and widespread concessions that continue to erode NOI.

Monthly gains have resumed, yet year-over-year rent growth has fallen to its lowest level on record.

Operators compete for limited, high-quality space as an aging population drives steady outpatient care volume.

Inflation could force rates higher, drag down asset prices and trigger a rapid shift in investor sentiment.

These metros are posting strong percentage growth even though their overall population impact remains limited.

Low home prices and rising demand position the city as a focal point for Midwest migration trends.

Improved project flow and stabilizing costs signal cautious optimism heading into mid-2026.