Real Estate Report & Lease Guide

Convergence of Design & Innovation: University of Arkansas’ Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research

Innovation has a home in northwest Arkansas at the University of Arkansas’ new Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research.

by ABPG Staff - March 3, 2025, 12:44am

Shaping the Future of Arkansas Workspaces

March 3, 2025, 12:42am

Flexible workspaces are rising, with Evo embracing change in 2025. Trends like coworking and user-centric design are shaping Arkansas’ future office landscape.

Tyson Draws on Company’s History in Springdale Renaissance

March 3, 2025, 12:40am

In 2017, Tyson opened its second new office building in Springdale’s downtown footprint, the Tyson Emma building, a 56,000-SF IT facility that sits on the sites of the two former hatcheries.

Walmart’s New Home Office Tells Company’s Story

March 3, 2025, 12:38am

Walmart’s new Home Office, a 350-acre campus across nine blocks in Bentonville, was an exercise in placemaking.

Sculptures Tell Boomtown’s Story at El Dorado Arts District

In the 1970s, local residents established an Artistic Development Board at Warner Brown hospital, eventually contracting artists Tony Sheets and Richard H. Ellis to create a series of works that would celebrate south Arkansas’ history. read more >

by ABPG Staff - March 3, 2025, 12:36am

Art-in-Place Brings Community’s Vision to Forefront

Community feedback is one of the foundations of creative placemaking efforts Dayton Castleman is making through the Urban Land Institute - Northwest Arkansas district council’s Art in Place program. read more >

by ABPG Staff - March 3, 2025, 12:34am

Creative Placemaking: A New Approach to Arkansas Real Estate Development

Across Arkansas, creative placemaking is transforming commercial developments by blending art and design to create vibrant, community-focused spaces that attract visitors. read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:32am

Commercial Trends: Uncertainty Likely to Define CRE Market in 2025

New commercial real estate deals and developments in Arkansas are likely to remain sluggish in 2025, as the market continues to face a variety of challenges, from unpredictable market shifts and interest rate changes to skyrocketing insurance premiums. read more >

by ABPG Staff - March 3, 2025, 12:30am

Real Deals: High-dollar Transactions from Around the State

The top head-turning transactions from around the state read more >

by ABPG Staff - March 3, 2025, 12:28am

Serviced Facilities: Flexible Leases, Low Tenant Overhead

The state of Arkansas has been proactive in its efforts to attract tech companies and develop homegrown startups, with initiatives covering computer science education and business incubators. There have been […] read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:26am

Return-to-office Policies Helping to Lift Office Sales & Leases

New development will be slow read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:24am

Office Roundup: Expansions & New Builds

Walmart's new Bentonville HQ redefines office design, Taylor King Law expands in Arkadelphia, and Crossroads Office Park adds to West Little Rock’s growth. read more >

by ABPG Staff - March 3, 2025, 12:22am

The Right Mix: A Sense of Place at Commercial Developments

Mixed-use developments are reshaping Arkansas, overcoming zoning hurdles to create vibrant, walkable communities. read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:20am

Strong Demand for Retail Space Across State

Smaller markets seeing interest read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:18am

Retail Roundup: Shopping Centers & Mixed Use Developments

Arkansas' office and retail scene is booming with major developments like Walmart’s futuristic HQ, new mixed-use spaces, and flagship stores like Goodwill's. read more >

by ABPG Staff - March 3, 2025, 12:16am

Breaking New Ground: Shovel-ready Sites Likelier to Draw Investment from Industry

Shovel-ready sites gain value in Arkansas as new Site Development Program funds industrial growth, while spec buildings accelerate market entry and greenfield sites await transformation. read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:14am

Availability Only Thing Slowing Industrial Market

Lease terms lengthening and vacancy rates holding steady read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:12am

Industrial Roundup: New Production Facilities

Elopak nears U.S. factory completion, D&M expands propellant production, and Weyerhaeuser plans a $500M engineered wood plant with biomass power. read more >

by ABPG Staff - March 3, 2025, 12:10am

Smart Investments: Adding Value to Multifamily Properties

Investing in multifamily real estate requires careful planning, strategic upgrades, and a focus on long-term value. read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:08am

Interest Rates, Construction Costs Inhibit New Multifamily Development

NWA leads the way in activity read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:06am

Multifamily Roundup: New Downtown Apartments

New apartments are popping up along the river in North Little Rock and in downtown Little Rock's SOMA district. read more >

by ABPG Staff - March 3, 2025, 12:04am

Expert Commentary: Fast Rates, Frozen Deals & a Long-Awaited Market Reset

Real estate faces high rates and stalled deals as cap rates lag. Liquidity exists, but equity is slow to return. Market recalibration continues into 2025. read more >

by Bo Diamond, David Friedland - March 3, 2025, 12:02am

Bridging the Gap: Data to Drive Development

Arkansas cities rely on sales tax, making revenue volatile. High-density areas boost tax value, while sprawl increases costs. Bentonville faces infrastructure strain. read more >

by Caitlan Butler - March 3, 2025, 12:00am