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Economic INSITESIndustrial leasing activity ramps up
October 27, 2026After several consecutive quarters of tepid leasing activity, the warehouse/industrial sector has stormed back both nationally and in the greater Maryland region. Q2 reports from Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, and JLL cite increased absorption and leasing activity, particularly in newer facilities that can accommodate automation, AI systems and other…
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Development INSITESThe strategy behind a $450M brownfield transformation
October 20, 2026Renderings provided by Frederick Brickworks and Greenberg Gibbons. For developers, residents and government officials alike, the Frederick Brickworks development ticks a lot of boxes. The $450 million, 65-acre mixed-use project promises to reinvent a long-vacant, brownfield site, deliver nearly 1,300 new homes and 130,000 square feet of commercial…
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Innovation INSITESGolf simulators take a swing at commercial real estate
October 13, 2026Photo courtesy of Back Nine Golf. Improved technology, greater realism, and the ability to play a round of golf in a fraction of the time are helping drive the popularity of golf simulators. Back Nine Golf, Golf Galaxy, GOLFZON, and X-Golf are among the concepts rapidly expanding across…
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Legislative INSITESTightening PA power supply could impact MD prices
October 8, 2026A new analysis of Pennsylvania’s energy sector warns the state’s energy surplus could diminish beginning in 2030. That situation could produce near-term impacts on Maryland commercial real estate, including further increases in electricity costs, tighter interconnection conditions, longer development timelines, and increased uncertainty for power-intensive uses. Maryland’s commercial real estate…
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Executive INSITESBobby Lanigan Builds on Merritt Properties’ Legacy
October 6, 2026 Bobby Lanigan’s path to leadership at Merritt Properties didn’t…
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Community INSITESBuilding better spaces for learning
October 1, 2026A major campus transformation at Roland Park Country School reshaped how students learn, gather and collaborate, delivering 37,000 square feet of reimagined classrooms, arts spaces and student gathering areas. The project was completed during a compressed summer construction schedule in 2025, while much of the campus remained active…
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Economic INSITESManufacturing drives demand for specialized space
September 29, 2026 From massive power requirements, specialized air-handling systems, clean rooms, laboratories and reinforced floors to fitouts that can support everything from microchip printers to industrial gantries, manufacturing companies bring lists…
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Legislative INSITESAnne Arundel steps back from ban on data center development
September 24, 2026Anne Arundel County Council is currently debating Bill 63-26 – legislation that would place a 15-month moratorium on data center development. As introduced, the legislation would have prohibited new privately operated data centers countywide, while protecting certain pending applications and exempting government-operated facilities. After a public hearing on the bill,…
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Economic INSITESDeclining Baltimore City office valuations creating opportunities
September 22, 20267 E. Redwood Street, a 20-story, 185,000 square foot commercial office building in downtown Baltimore. The loss of nearly $1 billion in commercial office valuations since 2020 has become the cause of hand-wringing among property owners, investors, and Baltimore City officials who are seeking ways to boost…
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Community INSITESBuilt to serve
September 15, 2026At first glance, The Service Center looks like a thoughtfully restored mixed-use building. Look a little closer, however, and it becomes clear that this project was never just about renovating a property. It was about creating a place where organizations with a shared mission could work side by side…