AIR CRE>Next Lawn Bowling Event – June 11, 2025
As we wrap Q2, I’m energized by the clear signs of recovery and resilience across our industry. AIR CRE continues to evolve—investing in tools, nurturing relationships, and facilitating critical market conversations. This quarter has reinforced just how much we can accomplish when we stay focused, collaborative, and Member-driven.
Research & Listings: Investing in Member Value
The new AIR CRE Research & Listings platform, powered by Moody’s Pro, was launched on April 7 and is already proving to be a valuable new asset for our Members. This investment expands access to key data, analytics, and property insights. It’s a tangible example of how we reinvest in the network to deliver best-in-class resources.
Quarterly meetings of the Research & Listings Advisory Board are also driving improvements behind the scenes. The insights provided by our Advisory Board Members—especially on listing activity, leasing comps, and trends—help shape the accuracy and usefulness of the platform.
Contracts: Expanding Access and Capabilities
AIR CRE Contracts now supports over 60 templates in 48 states, with Iowa, Vermont, and Wisconsin on track to launch soon. The steady rise in credit purchases reflects growing deal velocity and market confidence.
Behind the scenes, we’re continuing work on the new AIR CRE Contracts application, slated for launch in early 2026. The new platform will deliver significantly improved accessibility—fully online, mobile-friendly, and Mac-compatible. These upgrades reflect our commitment to making the tools more usable for more professionals, while maintaining the legal integrity our users rely on.
Our Contracts Strategy Seminars remain one of the most high-touch programs we offer. Attendance continues to grow as brokers and attorneys alike turn to AIR CRE for education and practical guidance on effective dealmaking.
AIR CRE>Next: Building the Future
The AIR CRE>Next community continues to be one of the most vibrant communities of the organization. A highlight of the quarter was the AIR CRE>Next Lawn Bowling event, which welcomed Members from all >Next classes for an afternoon of connection and fun. We also hosted a series of Lunch & Learn events exclusively for >Next Members, including sessions with leaders from Link Parks and other key players in the region. Additionally, the Education & Networking Morning was a popular event that provided the class with informative and practical tools from key industry leaders.
Opportunities like these—small‑group, peer‑led, and purposefully designed—continue to prove that the future of the industry is in good hands.
Events: Q2 Recap & Q3 Preview
This past quarter, AIR CRE event programming was active and well-attended across the region. We hosted successful half-day Contracts Seminars in Los Angeles focused on both Purchase & Sale and Lease agreements, while the Q1 2025 Research Insights Town Hall brought timely market data and commentary to Members across Southern California. In addition to AIR CRE>Next events, the quarter also featured Board meetings, and our quarterly Research & Listings Advisory Board meeting, where Members contributed insights to help strengthen our data sets. We are thankful to all of the sponsors who make these events possible.
Looking ahead, we have a strong calendar of Q3 events. Several programs are already nearing capacity, so please be sure to register early:
- 7/24: Q2 2025 Research Insights Webinar: REGISTER NOW
- 8/7: AIR CRE>Next Lunch & Learn: CenterPoint
- 8/11: Half-Day PSA Contracts Seminar – Orange County: REGISTER NOW
- 8/18: Half-Day Lease Contracts Seminar – Orange County: REGISTER NOW
- 8/TBD: AIR CRE>Next Lunch & Learn: Bridge
- 9/16, 9/18, 9/23, 9/25: Research & Listings Advisory Board Meetings
- 9/30: Annual AIR CRE Golf Tournament – Industry Hills: REGISTRATION COMING SOON
- 9/TBD: AIR CRE>Next Lunch & Learn: Dedeaux
Market Momentum & Outlook
Across Southern California, the commercial real estate market is showing signs of stabilization. The industrial sector continues to recalibrate as new supply enters the market, with modest rent increases returning in key logistics hubs like the Inland Empire and Central Valley. Office vacancy remains elevated—especially in urban cores like Downtown LA—but demand for Class A space is beginning to show early traction.
Still, challenges remain. Tariff policy and port activity are top-of-mind, along with proposed vacancy taxes and the economic impact of this year’s devastating wildfires. AIR CRE remains engaged in tracking these shifts, ensuring our Members are prepared and supported with the most current insights.
In Closing
AIR CRE continues to thrive because of the passion and expertise of its Members. Every dollar you contribute through dues goes right back into the resources and relationships that make this organization essential. Whether you’re leveraging the Research & Listings platform, participating in a Contracts Seminar, or helping guide research behind the scenes—your engagement is what powers our progress.
“When we invest in each other, we raise the standard for the entire industry.”
I look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming events and hearing your feedback as we move into the second half of the year.
Warm regards,
Natalie Bazarevitsch
President/Executive Chair, AIR CRE