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2026 CRE Outlook
Read the report to find out which markets are gaining ground in office recovery, where retail traffic is strongest, and how population shifts are reshaping demand.
Placer Research
March 19, 2026

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Placer.ai Office Index: October 2024 Recap
With the summer behind us, we took a closer look at the data to assess the impact of the return-to-office mandates that have been ramping up in recent months. Are offices continuing to fill up, or has the office recovery run its course? 
Lila Margalit
November 12, 2024
3 minutes
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A Tale of Three Cities: Return-to-Office Trends for Houston, Dallas, and Austin
Office traffic in Texas rose early 2024, but Houston saw recent drops. Austin bucks trends with longer commutes linked to higher return rates, possibly due to population growth and Tesla. Dallas sees higher returns closer to offices.
Caroline Wu
October 4, 2024
2 minutes
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Placer.ai Office Index: August 2024 Recap
The return to office (RTO) has been on an upswing, with employers across industries cracking down on remote work and requiring employees to put in more face time. How did foot traffic perform in August? We dove into the data to find out.
Lila Margalit
September 10, 2024
4 minutes
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Placer.ai Office Index: July 2024 Recap
June 2024 was one of the busiest months for office buildings across the country since the pandemic - did these trends continue into July? We take a look at the data to find out.
Lila Margalit
August 6, 2024
2 minutes
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Placer.ai Office Index: June 2024 Recap
Dive into the data to see how the office recovery is progressing nationwide and in major business hubs across the U.S.
Lila Margalit & Samuel Roche
July 8, 2024
3 minutes
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Placer.ai Office Index: May 2024 Recap
With summer nearly upon us, we dove into the data to see how the return-to-office fared in May 2024. Did the post-pandemic visit recovery trajectory observed in April continue apace? And which major regional hub saw the most YoY visit growth? 
Lila Margalit
June 5, 2024
3 Min
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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Office Attendance Drivers in 2026: The New Rules of Showing Up
Dive into the data to learn how convenience-driven behaviors are impacting the office recovery – and how stakeholders from employers to office owners and local retailers can best adapt.
Placer Research
February 5, 2026
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Emerging Trends for CRE in 2025
This Placer Snapshot examines the evolution of key industries impacting commercial real estate. We explore the shifting dynamics of office visits, the recovery of shopping centers, and population growth patterns across the United States in 2025.
Placer Research
August 28, 2025
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LA vs SF: Divergent Office Recovery Paths
See the data on Los Angeles and San Francisco's divergent office recovery paths and understand why Century City is emerging as LA's standout submarket for CRE professionals.
Placer Research
August 4, 2025
6 minutes
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Blueprint for Recovery: Lessons From New York’s Office Comeback
Dive into the data to see how New York office visitation patterns evolved in 2024 - and uncover trends shaping Big Apple work routines heading into 2025.
Placer Research
February 27, 2025
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