Trends

CRETech opening panel in New York 2025

CREtech Special Report: 5 Takeaways From Day 1  

AI is a hot topic at this year’s event.

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Inside Atlanta’s South Downtown Comeback

Once the city’s bustling heart, the historic district is undergoing a major transformation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Office Report: Remote Work Sustains High Vacancies, Frozen Pipeline

Selective investor activity and few signs of occupancy recovery highlight the structural changes of the office sector.

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Small-Scale Industrial’s Broad Appeal

This attractive niche sector can be a safer option for investors than larger assets.

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Q&A: Why It’s a Good Time to Put Capital to Work

AEW’s Michael Acton on the importance of picking the right asset—not the right property type—and focusing on growing its income.

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Water on the Line: Can Data Centers Stay Cool?

Despite new technologies, owners and operators—both in the Midwest and nationwide—face difficult tradeoffs.

Diane Crocker, Vered Tal and Yatina Katunga holding a panel on AI at CREW Netowrk Convention in Austin.

CREW Special Report: Using AI in Everyday CRE Practice

What are the best ways to implement the technology for routine tasks? Experts weigh in.

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The Rise of Retail-to-Office Conversions

Can dead malls become tomorrow’s dream offices? Some experts think so.

Chart showing AI’s impact on life sciences real estate, according to JLL

Will AI Disrupt Life Science Real Estate?

Lower demand could mean years of surplus space, a new study warns.

Chart showing that the 2026 Deloitte CRE survey respondents remain optimistic

CRE Investors Find Bright Spots Amid Headwinds: Deloitte

How will the landscape change in 2026? Insights from the firm’s annual outlook.