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CoStar upgrades US office vacancy and rent growth forecasts through 2027

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 29, 2026, 9:10 AM EDTUpdated Oct 29, 2026, 9:10 AM EDT

CoStar revised its office market outlook, lowering the vacancy forecast and raising net absorption and rent growth expectations. The upgrade reflects a supply-side adjustment, but risks from inflation, rates, and AI adoption remain.

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CoStar revised its U.S. office vacancy forecast to 13.6% for end of 2026.