Source: Goodwin Commercial real estate is kicking off the year with renewed energy. Several sectors are showing signs of resilience and growth — from data centers to offices and luxury retail. As moderating inflation and stabilizing financial conditions lift investor confidence, a broader recovery in commercial real estate is likely around the corner. On March […]
Source: Milwaukee Business JournalBy Shawn Swenson After multiple years of declining capital flows, could 2026 mark a comeback for commercial real estate (“CRE”) funding? A report by Cushman & Wakefield* provided an interesting summary of private CRE fundraising. While fundraising topped $160 billion in 2021 and 2022, that number decreased significantly in 2023 and was […]
Source: MSNBy Diana Olick A specific kind of loan that helps owners of commercial buildings pay for big upgrades to save energy or water, add renewable power, or improve resilience is seeing huge growth in a lending environment that has been arguably tough. This month, Nuveen closed a $465 million C-PACE deal for The Geneva, […]
Source: CNBCBy Diana Olick Fundrise, a Washington, D.C.-based online investment platform that prides itself on opening up investment in private real estate companies, real estate assets and private technology companies to the average individual, is now setting its sights on artificial intelligence. Fundrise is launching RealAI, a new AI platform that changes how single- and […]
Source: Principal Financial GroupBy Rich Hill U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) transaction volumes rose 12% in December 2025 ($71.4bn) compared to the same month last year. Fourth quarter volumes reached $185.8bn, up 30% versus last year, while full year 2025 transactions increased 23% to $545.3bn. This marks the second consecutive year of rising deal activity (after […]
Source: BRET NEWTON, Mass.— An Atlanta-based developer is pitching a new 234-unit apartment project near a Whole Foods Market in Newton, adding to a growing pipeline of large-scale residential developments along Crafts Street, according to the Boston Business Journal (BBJ). According to BBJ, Wood Partners has proposed developing the apartments at 38 Crafts St., a […]
Industrial and logistics leasing activity accelerated to close out 2025, with demand for large-scale distribution facilities helping drive one of the strongest annual leasing performances on record, according to CBRE research.
Source: Avison Young – Boston Office Market ReportOffice leasing momentum increased in late 2025, with several Boston submarkets reporting stronger renewal and relocation activity, according to Avison Young’s latest office market report. Much of the demand is concentrated in modern, amenity-rich buildings, as tenants continue to consolidate into higher-quality space. Large renewals and expansions helped […]
Source: CBRE Research, Boston 2026 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Greater Boston’s commercial real estate market is showing early signs of stabilization heading into 2026, according to CBRE’s latest regional outlook. Leasing activity has begun to rebound across office and industrial sectors, while life sciences demand remains a core driver of long-term growth. The report […]
New data from Colliers, Savills, and Cushman & Wakefield show that office leasing activity in Greater Boston increased significantly in late 2025, signaling early signs of stabilization in the region’s office market. While vacancy remains elevated, market participants report that demand has stopped declining and is beginning to reverse in key submarkets.
