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CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) announced a $40,000 sponsorship for the inaugural Keeling Curve Prize Laureate Celebration, promoting climate solutions. This event is part of the Global Warming Mitigation Project, which seeks to enhance funding and visibility for scientific climate initiatives. CoStar’s commitment includes converting vehicles to electric and reducing energy use in its operations, aligning with their sustainability goals. The Keeling Curve Prize awards $250,000 yearly to projects addressing climate change.

CoStar Group reports a 51% increase in office availability in central London since the end of 2019, now reaching 31 million square feet. This figure surpasses the peak of 28 million square feet post-2009 financial crisis. The rise in available space stems from the pandemic's impact, leading to decreased leasing and increased subleases. However, leasing activity is stabilizing, with a 'flight to quality' trend indicating ongoing demand for high-quality offices. CoStar emphasizes that demand for lower-grade buildings has significantly dropped, while premium spaces remain favored.

Ten-X, the largest online commercial real estate exchange, has crowned Mike King, a Seattle-based real estate broker, as the winner of its inaugural “Battle of the Bids” competition. King secured a grand prize of $1,000,000 and selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to receive a $100,000 donation. The competition engaged 15,000 participants, with over $3,000,000 in prizes, demonstrating the platform's appeal and robust data capabilities. The event concluded with a total of $1.5 billion in property bids on the Ten-X platform.

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) returns as the lead sponsor for the fifth annual Ultimate Backpack Drive in Richmond, VA, aimed at providing over 50,000 backpacks with school supplies to students in Richmond Public Schools. The event, set for August 11, 2022, will see participation from about 500 CoStar employees, underlining the company's commitment to community support. This sponsorship reflects CoStar's ongoing philanthropic initiatives and strong culture of volunteerism.

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) has been awarded the title of Company of the Year at the 2022 Inman Innovator Awards, recognizing its commitment to innovation and transparency in the real estate industry. In 2022, CoStar launched several key initiatives, including the Citysnap app for New York City and CoStar for Lenders. The company reported a 37% increase in net income year-over-year, with double-digit sales growth in its flagship products. Additionally, CoStar plans to enhance its residential portfolio, including the relaunch of Homes.com.

CoStar Group released a report on multifamily rent growth trends, revealing a year-over-year growth of 8.4% in July 2022, down from 9.4% in June. The report indicates a significant deceleration in demand, with 230,000 new units projected in the second half of the year. Notably, while Sunbelt markets led rent growth, areas like Palm Beach saw a drastic decrease from 30.6% in Q4 2021 to 12.7% in July 2022. Additionally, twelve markets reported absolute rent declines, the first since 2020, highlighting a troubling trend for the multifamily sector.

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) reported a strong second quarter of 2022 with revenue at $536 million, a 12% increase year-over-year. Net income rose 37% to $83 million, while EBITDA increased 5% to $140 million. The company’s net new bookings reached $84 million, surpassing prior records. CoStar, Apartments.com, and LoopNet notably saw double-digit sales increases. The firm is raising its full-year revenue guidance to $2.165-$2.180 billion. For Q3 2022, revenue is expected between $552-$557 million, reflecting approximately 11% growth compared to Q3 2021.

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) announced that Lisa Ruggles, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, has won the prestigious Mentor Award at the 2022 Women of Influence Awards by GlobeSt. Ruggles, recognized for her extensive contributions to the commercial real estate industry, has been with CoStar for 23 years, progressing from photographer to her current leadership role. This award celebrates her dedication to mentoring and fostering talent within the organization. The recognition will be featured in the July/August issue of GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum and celebrated at the GlobeSt. ELITE Women of Influence Awards Dinner in Park City, UT, on July 26.

CoStar Group revealed its Q2 2022 rent growth report, indicating a year-over-year growth rate of 9.2%, down from 11.4% in Q1. This marks the third consecutive quarter of declining demand, with a national vacancy rate climbing to 5%, up 10 basis points. The Sunbelt and South regions continue to outperform with Orlando recording an impressive 18.7% growth. However, rising inflation and economic uncertainty are affecting consumer confidence and demand for rentals.