Trends

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Tomorrow’s Fed Meeting: What Experts Are Watching For

The Federal Open Market Committee’s rate decision comes at a politically tense moment for the organization.

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CREFC: Financing Demand Expectations Hit Record High

The organization’s new sentiment index points to a market that feels increasingly open for business.

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Energy Star to Gain $33M Lifeline From Congress for 2026

The funding would continue the benchmarking program for commercial real estate owners and operators through the fiscal year.

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CRE Fundraising on the Rise as Investors Return

Here’s the latest on which asset categories and strategies are gaining ground, according to a PERE report.

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One Governor Targets Data Centers, While Another Kills Proposal

These moves underscore how policymakers are balancing their constituents’ concerns with economic upside.

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$100B in CMBS Loans Mature This Year. Here’s What’s Ahead.

And how the market’s recalibration presents both risks and opportunities for investors.

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LaSalle IM: Why 2026 Feels Like ‘Groundhog Day’ for CRE Investing

It’s not quite a repeat of 2025, but there are a lot of common themes. Here’s how the firm has adjusted its strategy.

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Return-to-Office Numbers Hold Strong

Despite a seasonal dip in attendance, last month was the busiest in-office December since the pandemic.

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Exclusive: What’s in CBRE’s Forecast for 2026

Henry Chin, the firm’s global head of research, discusses why he expects a strong year for commercial real estate.

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Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2026 

Our outlook series provides a closer look at what’s ahead for each core sector. Read our roundup.