Lehigh Valley Business leaders head cautiously into 2026
Lehigh Valley leaders expect moderate economic growth in 2026, with office leasing rebounding, health care expanding and businesses watching costs and uncertainty.
Back-to-office orders can bring complications for workforce
Lehigh Valley companies are enhancing amenities and flexible workspace options as businesses push for a return to office, aiming to attract and retain employees in 2025.
Commercial real estate needs evolved in 2025
Commercial real estate showed gains in 2025 as office occupancy rose, tenants sought higher-quality space and retail proved resilient, according to CBRE experts.
Forks Town Center sold
Nike Equities acquires Forks Town Center, a 100,250-square-foot GIANT-anchored shopping center in Northampton County, fully leased and thriving.
I-78/I-81 industrial market sees modest rebound
The I-78/I-81 industrial corridor saw 422,000 square feet of absorption in Q3 2025, but overall occupancy remains below 2024 levels, CBRE reports.
Logistics and warehousing dominate Lehigh Valley commercial real estate market
Logistics and warehousing remain the leading force in Lehigh Valley’s commercial real estate market, despite higher vacancies and evolving tenant trends.
Quakertown property sells for $5.75M
CBRE has arranged the $5.75 million sale of two interconnected buildings totaling 165,175 square. on an 8.13-acre site at 45 N 4th Street in the heart of downtown Quakertown.
Subleasing activity ticks up as Industrial real estate vacancy right-sizes
As the Industrial vacancy rate continued to increase through the first half of 2024, those who follow the commercial real estate industry are seeing some interesting trends along the I-78/I-80 corridor.
Higher interest rates show effect on industrial real estate as market softens
While many industrial real estate analysts have been saying that the region is currently a “landlord’s market,” Bill Wolf, vice chairman of CBRE said the second quarter saw some balance returning to the market along the I-78/I-81 corridor and potential tenants may be able to find a break.
I-78/I-81 Industrial real estate corridor stabilizing to pre-pandemic levels
The industrial real estate market along the I-78/I-81 corridor remains strong despite a slowdown in the market in the last few quarters.
Former Merchant Square Mall sold
Allentown’s former Merchant Square Mall has been sold for $5.275 million dollars.
Has Central Pa. taken over the Lehigh Valley as top industrial real estate market?
Industrial real estate activity along the I-78/I-81 corridor is expected to continue its journey towards normalcy heading into 2024.









