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CoStar data shows office leasing activity rose 5% in 2025; Boston ranked as top growth market
ARLINGTON, Va., January 09, 2026--U.S. office leasing activity rose 5% year over year, with Boston reporting the highest growth in the metric, according to year-end data from CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
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