Raleigh-Durham office market reports
2026 Q1 highlights and trends
Leasing activity slowed in Q1 2026, with a total of 727,000 sf leased, reflecting a more cautious market following prior volatility. Trophy and Class A office properties showed resilience, posting 0.9% positive absorption for the quarter, totaling more than 350,000 sf. Sublease availability varies across submarkets, with Downtown Durham leading at 12% of available space offered for sublease, while Falls of Neuse Road remains low at just 2%, reflecting differences in tenant profiles and navigating return-to-office expectations. Overall, fundamentals are stabilizing, setting the stage for a gradual rebound in leasing activity in the coming quarters.
Leasing activity slowing down
Office leasing activity slowed in Q1 2026, with a total of 727,000 sf leased.
Downtown Durham submarket leads sublease opportunities.
Downtown Durham leads all submarkets, with sublease space accounting for 12% of total availability within the submarket.
Trophy and Class A office assets continue to absorb
Trophy and Class A office assets recorded 0.9% QTD absorption, totaling over 350,000 sf.
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