Trade tariffs may lead to inflation and recession, as seen in the past, with profound effects on the construction sector, impacting both costs and demand. And immigration policies that induce fear among workers could worsen the ongoing labor shortages in construction, making it harder to recruit and retain skilled labor.
During his first week back in office, Trump confirmed that February 1 was the target date for implementing a 10% tariff on imports from China and a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico.
From an investor’s perspective, small bay properties have notable advantages. They attract a wide variety of tenants, typically on short leases of three to five years, allowing landlords the flexibility to adjust rents frequently and providing some inflation protection.
Building on the success of Downtown Doral’s shops and restaurants, the community is adding 25,000 square feet of retail offerings along 87th avenue and 929 parking spaces in the garages serving the retail. The wing UHealth is leasing is part of this retail expansion, which is scheduled to break ground in Q1 2025, with an estimated completion in Q1 2026.
Absorption turning negative doesn’t tell the whole story. The underlying Miami-Dade industrial market fundamentals remain strong, with Class A industrial properties seeing peak vacancy rates due to recent completions.