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Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings and Danny Harrington of Project Management Advisors comment on newly announced trade tariffs

What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for CRE

Higher construction costs, new factories? Experts weigh in on potential impacts.

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These Markets Top the List for Office Fit-Out Costs

With new construction at historic lows, JLL anticipates a greater focus on lease renewals and building upgrades this year.

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Is M&A Activity Back in Commercial Real Estate?

A handful of transactions suggest a new dealmaking cycle, but questions remain.

Stonemont Financial Group recently completed Castings Commerce Park, a three-building campus totaling 862,000 square feet in Columbus, Ohio.

Industrial’s New Groove: Gradual Growth and Tariff Concerns

Ultra-low occupancy and double-digit rent gains have come and gone.

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CRE Lenders Banking on Deal Momentum

The pickup in transactions in late 2024 is fueling optimism in 2025.

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Forecasting CRE Investment in a Chaotic World

Should you reconsider your portfolio in light of new economic uncertainty?

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Foreign Investment Down, but Not Out

Commercial real estate is still a compelling opportunity, though tariffs and other tensions are heightening risks.

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Discount Retailers Drive Tenant Expansion

Familiar brands have bold plans for new store openings, according to Northmarq’s new report.

How Much Will CRE Investment Increase This Year?

And why strategic partnerships are becoming a priority over individual transactions, according to CBRE’s latest research.

Chart showing commercial real estate investors’ buying intentions in 2025, according to CBRE

What CRE Investors Want to Buy in 2025

Despite headwinds, these asset classes stand out in CBRE’s latest survey.