Industry News
Investors Flock To Small-Bay Industrial As AI, E-Commerce Reshape Demand
Institutional investors are gravitating toward small-bay assets ahead of a broader industrial recovery, drawn by stronger income visibility, resilient demand, and more straightforward underwriting.
CRE Fundraising On The Rise As Investors Return
Private real estate fundraising reversed course in 2025, posting its first year-over-year increase since 2021, according to new data from PERE. Investors committed approximately $222 billion during the year, representing a 29 percent jump from 2024.
Commercial Real Estate Poised For Renewed Momentum In 2026
Lower interest rates, improving deal flow, and evolving tenant preferences are setting the stage for a stronger commercial real estate environment in 2026. Office and retail sectors are gaining traction as demand concentrates around high-quality, well-located properties and physical space reasserts its role in business strategy.
Net Lease Cap Rates Hit A Holding Pattern As Investors Reprice Risk, Not Rates
Instead of reacting to every Federal Reserve decision, pricing is now being shaped more by property-specific factors—tenant credit, lease duration and asset risk—than by short-term monetary policy.
Individual Investors Will Drive CRE’s Next Growth Wave
Individual investors—including retirement account holders and annuity investors—are playing a far larger role than in the past.
Investor Appetite For Retail Holds Steady Heading Into 2026
Several metro areas—such as Charlotte and Austin —are expected to end 2025 with vacancy rates below 4%, highlighting pockets of continued strength.