Detroit's office market shrinks and sharpens
The Metro Detroit office market demonstrated steady tenant activity during Q2 2026, with leasing totaling approximately 0.9 million square feet (msf), matching year-ago levels and bringing first-half volume to nearly 1.6 msf. Rather than signaling renewed expansion, leasing activity reflected occupiers making deliberate, long-term real estate decisions through a balanced mix of renewals, relocations and selective growth. As organizations refine their workplace strategies, activity has become increasingly focused on improving space quality, operational efficiency and employee experience rather than reducing footprints alone.