Updates in the world of Commercial Real Estate
By Jordan ErbSource: Bloomberg Delinquency rates on loans ranging from mortgages to credit cards rose to 4.8% of all outstanding US household debt in the fourth quarter, the highest level since 2017, driven by rising defaults among low-income and young borrowers. While the overall share of loans in some stage of default is near pre-pandemic averages, the rise […]
By Craig KarminSource: The Wall Street Journal This is from an edition of the Real Estate newsletter, a weekly briefing of the biggest commercial deals, news, analysis and trends in office, multifamily, retail and other commercial sectors. If you’re not subscribed, sign up here. Commercial real estate investors have a debt problem. And after years of pretending […]
Source: Cresa BostonBy: ACCESS Newswire From downtown to suburbs, Cresa’s tenant teams see both opportunities and risks BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2026 / Boston’s premier tenant-focused commercial real estate firm, Cresa, announced today the release of its 2026 Greater Boston Market Insight Reports, which provide a first-hand look at the trends and opportunities in the region’s […]
By Mile SobolikSource: Invesco US commercial real estate (CRE) got an encouraging signal. Banks have begun to ease underwriting standards for CRE loans for the first time since interest rates started rising in 2022, according to the January 2026 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS) from the Federal Reserve. It suggests lenders are gaining confidence that market conditions […]
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: 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: 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 […]
CBRE’s 2026 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook forecasts increased investment activity and continued recovery in leasing across major property types, led by prime office, industrial, multifamily, and data center assets. The report highlights a continued flight to quality, selective supply constraints, and income-driven returns as key themes shaping commercial real estate performance in 2026.
