Flight to quality supports steady leasing momentum

Leasing activity totaled 1.4 million square feet (msf) in Q3 2026, down 0.5 msf year over year, while year-to-date volume reached 6.2 msf, up 0.2 msf from the first three quarters of 2025. Activity remained concentrated in higher-quality buildings, with Class A space accounting for nearly 65.0% of volume. Four of the top 10 transactions occurred in premium Midtown properties, led by BakerHostetler’s 88,000-square-foot (sf) renewal and expansion at 1170 Peachtree Street. Renewals and expansions in top-tier assets continue to reflect occupiers’ preference for well-located, highly amenitized space and commitment to Atlanta. Continued demand for quality product should support steady activity for the remainder of 2026.

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