Industry News
Bankruptcies Are Rising, Putting Commercial Properties Under Pressure
Corporate bankruptcy filings are climbing as businesses contend with persistent inflation, elevated borrowing costs and changing consumer spending patterns. For commercial property owners, the increase is creating a new wave of lease negotiations, store closures and tenant turnover.
Retail Real Estate Remains Resilient As Tenant Demand Keeps Space Competitive
Houston’s retail market offers another example of how strong tenant demand, limited closures and disciplined construction continue to support retail real estate fundamentals in high-growth markets.
Self-Storage Resets After Pandemic Highs, But Investors Still See Strength
Self-storage occupancy has slipped below pre-pandemic levels, but the sector continues to stand out for low distress, limited new supply and long-term investor appeal.
Secondary Markets Lead CRE Pricing Recovery As Major Metros Lag
Commercial real estate prices are rising modestly nationwide, but recent MSCI data shows smaller markets are carrying much of the momentum while gateway cities continue to struggle with slower growth and deeper value declines.
Family Offices Gain Influence As Institutional CRE Capital Looks For New Entry Points
As institutional investors prepare to put more capital back to work in commercial real estate, family offices are becoming increasingly important partners, offering access to deal pipelines, specialized platforms and long-term market knowledge.
Fed Benchmarks Every CRE Investor Should Watch
Beneath the headline indicators are several lesser-known benchmarks that help guide how the Fed interprets the economy — and, ultimately, how it sets interest rates.