{"id":1004744899,"date":"2025-01-30T05:25:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T13:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004744899"},"modified":"2025-02-03T05:42:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:42:27","slug":"cre-sentiment-index-soars-to-new-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cre-sentiment-index-soars-to-new-high\/","title":{"rendered":"CRE Sentiment Index Soars to New High: CREFC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Optimism among key commercial real estate investors continues to rise, reaching an all-time high, according to CREFC\u2019s Board of Governors sentiment index for the fourth quarter of 2024, conducted from Dec. 19 to Jan. 6.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/CREFC-Board-of-Governors-Sentiment-Index-Q4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"620\" data-attachment-id=\"1004744944\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cre-sentiment-index-soars-to-new-high\/crefc-board-of-governors-sentiment-index-q4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/CREFC-Board-of-Governors-Sentiment-Index-Q4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,620\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CREFC Board of Governors Sentiment Index Q4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;CREFC\u2019s Board of Governors sentiment index in the fourth quarter of 2024 rose to 126.6 from its all-time high reading of 121.1 in the third quarter. Chart courtesy of CREFC&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/CREFC-Board-of-Governors-Sentiment-Index-Q4.jpg?w=800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/CREFC-Board-of-Governors-Sentiment-Index-Q4.jpg\" alt=\"CREFC\u2019s Board of Governors sentiment index in the fourth quarter of 2024 rose to 126.6 from its all-time high reading of 121.1 in the third quarter\" class=\"wp-image-1004744944\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/CREFC-Board-of-Governors-Sentiment-Index-Q4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/CREFC-Board-of-Governors-Sentiment-Index-Q4.jpg?resize=300,233 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/CREFC-Board-of-Governors-Sentiment-Index-Q4.jpg?resize=768,595 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CREFC\u2019s Board of Governors sentiment index in the fourth quarter of 2024 rose to 126.6 from its all-time high reading of 121.1 in the third quarter. <em>Chart courtesy of CREFC<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The index rose 5 percent to 126.6 from its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cre-sentiment-index-hits-all-time-high\/\">all-time high<\/a> reading of 121.1 in the third quarter of 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BOG comprises more than 50 senior executives in commercial real estate finance. They represent all lending and mortgage-related debt investing sectors, including balance sheet and securitized lenders, loan and bond investors, mortgage bankers, private equity firms, loan servicers, rating agencies, attorneys, accountants and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some 95 percent of respondents expect transaction volume to increase by at least 10 percent in 2025, with multifamily (30 percent) and office (23 percent) offering the best risk-adjusted opportunities. A majority (51 percent) said the \u201chigher-for-longer\u201d forecast for interest rates is a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The index measures seven key categories, as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-economic-outlook\">Economic outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CREFC found that optimism continues to grow, with 42 percent of respondents expecting improved economic performance over the next 12 months, compared to 32 percent in the third quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Mario-Saldana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"1004744991\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cre-sentiment-index-soars-to-new-high\/mario-saldana\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Mario-Saldana.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mario Saldana\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Mario-Saldana.jpg?w=800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Mario-Saldana.jpg\" alt=\"Mario Saldana, Vice President of Investments, Tricera Capital\" class=\"wp-image-1004744991\" style=\"width:383px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Mario-Saldana.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Mario-Saldana.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Mario-Saldana.jpg?resize=768,576 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mario Saldana, Vice President of Investments, Tricera Capital. <em>Image courtesy of Tricera Capital<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cOptimism in the commercial real estate market continues to grow, reflecting increasing confidence in economic stability and future growth,\u201d Mario Saldana, vice president of investments at Tricera Capital, told <em>Commercial Property Executive<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors and industry participants anticipate stronger market performance driven by resilient demand, steady employment levels and easing inflation concerns, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile economic uncertainties persist, sentiment suggests a positive trajectory for investment, leasing activity and overall market expansion. There could be heightened transaction volumes and capital deployment if this momentum continues, reinforcing long-term confidence in the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/how-geopolitics-will-shape-cre-investment-in-2025\/\">How Geopolitics Will Shape CRE Investment in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the economy isn\u2019t healthy, and the overall cost of capital will continue to be high throughout the year, warns Dave Sobelman, founder &amp; CEO of publicly traded REIT Generation Income Properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDespite a 10 percent increase in optimism, roughly 60 percent of real estate professionals still do not see material improvement,\u201d he said. \u201cCRE professionals are somewhat resigned to another year of uncertainty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-federal-policy\">Federal policy<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Jeff-Holzman.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"845\" data-attachment-id=\"1004744994\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cre-sentiment-index-soars-to-new-high\/jeff-holzman\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Jeff-Holzman.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"600,845\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Jeff Holzman\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Jeff-Holzman.jpg?w=600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Jeff-Holzman.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Holzmann, COO, RREAF Holdings\" class=\"wp-image-1004744994\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Jeff-Holzman.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Jeff-Holzman.jpg?resize=213,300 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jeff Holzmann, COO, RREAF Holdings. <em>Image courtesy of RREAF Holdings<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>CREFC showed that 74 percent expect a positive impact on CRE finance-related businesses, up from 17 percent last quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne can see the trend that started in November and includes a more considerable sentiment around economic growth in the U.S., given the new administration,\u201d Jeff Holzmann, COO of RREAF Holdings, told <em>CPE<\/em>. \u201cRegardless of political preferences, the stock market has indicated more substantial stock prices due to the expected changes indicated by the incoming administration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduced spending, added pressure on the Fed to lower rates, more favorable tax cuts and lax regulations should lead to stronger economic activity, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rate-impact\">Rate impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CREFC found that 58 percent are now neutral on rates, and those having positive expectations sank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs we exited the third quarter, we saw the first rate cut in years [by 50 basis points],\u201d said Robert Martinek, director at EisnerAmper. \u201cInflation had moderated, and another two cuts totaling 75 basis points soon followed. Consumers were anticipating an additional four to five cuts in 2025. After the election, most people considered Trump to be pro-business. However, many view his policies as inflationary, and the 10-year treasury rate surged. Market participants are now hoping, not expecting additional rate cuts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/fed-leaves-interest-rates-alone\/\">Fed Leaves Interest Rates Alone<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Saldana added that uncertainty about interest rates continues to shape industry sentiment, with market participants adjusting expectations for borrowing costs and capital markets activity. \u201cWhile higher rates initially slowed transaction volumes, the market has stabilized as investors and borrowers adapt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cre-fundamentals\">CRE fundamentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CREFC found that 65 percent expect improvement, and 12 percent expect worsening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melanie French, CEO of RR Living, told <em>CPE<\/em> that multifamily owners, investors and managers are seeing a recent resurgence of distressed assets in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile it is not good for the former owners, these units returning to trading spur job growth through increased value-add renovations,\u201d French said. \u201cI love seeing this influx returning as it freshens the look and longevity of those communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transaction-activity-and-financing-demand\">Transaction activity and financing demand<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Morsbach-Trey.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"1004744993\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cre-sentiment-index-soars-to-new-high\/morsbach-trey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Morsbach-Trey.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"450,600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Morsbach, Trey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Morsbach-Trey.jpg?w=450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Morsbach-Trey.jpg\" alt=\"Trey Morsbach, Executive Managing Director &amp; Co-Lead of Capital Market\u2019s Debt Advisory &amp; Corporate Finance, JLL\" class=\"wp-image-1004744993\" style=\"width:220px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Morsbach-Trey.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/01\/Morsbach-Trey.jpg?resize=225,300 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trey Morsbach, Executive Managing Director &amp; Co-Lead of Capital Market\u2019s Debt Advisory &amp; Corporate Finance, JLL. <em>Image courtesy of JLL<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>CREFC found that 86 percent of investors and 91 percent of financiers see higher activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cActivity started to recover in 2024, with a notable acceleration in the latter half of the year, particularly in lending markets,\u201d said Trey Morsbach, executive managing director &amp; co-lead of JLL Capital Market\u2019s Debt Advisory &amp; Corporate Finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re observing a marked increase in the number of investors going on offense, with aggregate bidding activity on transactions rising by more than 40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 on a year-over-year basis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Institutional capital is increasingly prominent in acquisitions and transactions of +$100 million. ODCE redemption queues are easing, and valuation marks are nearing parity with market values, allowing more core capital to return, Morsbach added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-market-liquidity\">Market liquidity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CREFC found that 81 percent expect improved conditions, slightly higher than the previous quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sobelman told <em>CPE<\/em> he equates 2025 to 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCap rates have stabilized to a realistic and higher level, and lenders are seemingly more comfortable re-entering the market due to proper valuations congruent with the debt rates and terms available,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overall-sentiment\">Overall sentiment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CREFC found that 77 percent express positive sentiment, up from 57 percent last quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI just left an industry conference, and sentiment amongst everyone was higher than it\u2019s been for years,\u201d said Pierre Debbas, Romer Debbas LLP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that moving past the election, optimism is growing with President Trump&#8217;s economic agenda, the inevitable reduction in interest rates, and the reduction in government spending and inflation, which should bring down the 10-year U.S. Treasury and, subsequently, interest rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMultifamily is still strong as demand for rents has been consistent given the inability of most people to afford a home, and investors are still targeting this asset class.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The survey reveals broad optimism about several factors, including market fundamentals and the federal policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3568,"featured_media":1004744944,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21808,21783,23891,21742,21747,37749,51037],"tags":[49138,51896],"class_list":["post-1004744899","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-investment","category-national","category-latest","category-office","category-research-center-cpe","category-trends","tag-cre-finance-council","tag-crefc"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - 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