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In the heat of the moment, it can be hard to separate lasting trends from fleeting ones. CPE asked experts to weigh in on the 2025 commercial real estate drivers they think will continue to gain traction in the new year. The range of responses and the boldness of some surprised us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Creative Capital Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, the winning strategy was investing in distressed assets, including rescue capital, preferred equity, debt and similar instruments because high interest rates made refinancing, obtaining loans and selling at business-plan pricing difficult. \u201cAs rates fall and banks resume lending and risk taking, these opportunities should return to more standard real estate investing,\u201d according to Danny Fishman, CEO & co-founder of Gaia Real Estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the demand for creative capital solutions<\/a>\u2014mezzanine, private credit, structured debt\u2014will most likely endure. \u201cInvestors are increasingly comfortable using nontraditional financing, given banks\u2019 pullback,\u201d said Mike Sroka, CEO of Dealpath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Value Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of 2025 saw a major price disconnect. Sellers held on to trends dating back to 2022 and earlier, while higher borrowing costs and tighter underwriting left purchasers unable to justify such valuations, noted Alan Hammer, a real estate attorney at Brach Eichler. Toward the end of the year, however, investors seemed more willing to mark their properties to market to close deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn 2026, price expectations are likely to reset, with sellers pricing assets based on today\u2019s financing realities,\u201d Hammer said. \u201cAs the parties meet in the middle, deal volume should rise, risk allocation in purchase and sale agreements should normalize, and things should return to traditional market standards.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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READ ALSO:<\/strong> Life Companies Target an Active 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. AI Adoption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2025, AI was more of a curiosity than an implemented technology for a great many in the industry. Though the technology is still in its infancy, adoption for research, underwriting and marketing workflows is only expected to multiply next year. \u201cThe difference in 2026 won\u2019t be who uses AI,\u201d said Lukas Krause, CEO of SVN International. \u201cIt\u2019ll be who uses it well. Like any tool, the advantage lies not in access but in the skill and integration behind it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Record Retail Leasing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The idea of a \u201cretail apocalypse\u201d didn\u2019t simply perish in 2025. It was buried under record leasing velocity and packed shopping center parking lots. \u201cWhile other asset classes are chasing narratives and new use cases, retail keeps delivering what investors actually need: cash flow, traffic and durability,\u201d observed Adam Ifshin, founder & CEO of DLC Management Corp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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READ ALSO:<\/strong> The Rise of Tertiary Retail Markets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Strip Mall Renaissance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strip mall foot traffic has risen approximately 18 percent from pre-Covid thresholds, according to RetailStat. Fueled by rising suburban populations and remote work, the increase is sparking renewed investment by owners seeking to make them appear more attractive. High-quality modern facade materials, enlarged windows, improved landscaping and signage, as well as lighting upgrades are all part of these makeovers, as are technology improvements that enable in-store Wi-Fi access, mobile payments and other tech-forward capabilities, noted Mark Kluemper, an associate principal at Baker Barrios Architects. Finally, some municipalities have rezoned such locations to allow a mix of uses, including fitness centers, medical office components or entertainment concepts with food and beverage options, aiming to refocus these properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Infill Industrial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year revealed a slower, more selective industrial market<\/a>, with developers responding by favoring smaller infill projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSmall-scale infill developments have become a sweet spot, as they are more manageable in scope, easier to finance and appealing to risk-averse investors,\u201d said Steve Schnur, COO of CRG, whose firm has three such developments. One project, The Cubes at ORD near Chicago\u2019s O\u2019Hare International Airport, reached full occupancy within months of completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert Smietana, president & CEO of HSA Commercial Real Estate, expects continuing demand for infill sites strategically set for last-mile delivery<\/a>, with functional clear heights and space that\u2019s subdividable for multiple tenants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Industrial Outdoor Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This decade\u2019s surge in e-commerce, along with Covid-era supply chain disruptions, sparked demand for industrial outdoor storage<\/a>. More than merely a vacant parcel, IOS requires meticulous zoning, accessibility and security, and is often proximate to ports, rail and freight hubs, according to Daniel Tropp, founder & president of AEBOV Industrial Real Estate Brokerage. \u201cIOS is now a distinct and sought-after asset class, with specialized design and regulatory needs, setting it apart from traditional enclosed warehouses,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explosive IOS growth is underway in Dallas\u2013Fort Worth, Southern California and New York City, which notched a 162 percent increase in the first half of 2025 compared to the same timeframe in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Office Bifurcation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The office sector\u2019s flight to quality continued in 2025, helping broaden the already-yawning gulf between top-tier office assets and secondary properties. Premium office buildings in core locations drew the bulk of investment dollars in 2025 and most large leases. \u201cThe bifurcation is here to stay,\u201d commented Sergio Altomare, co-founder & CEO of investment firm Hearthfire Holdings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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READ ALSO:<\/strong> Office Demand Shifts as Coworking Gains Momentum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. RTO Momentum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While remote-work flexibility has become a permanent fixture of the office milieu, the return-to-office movement<\/a> is becoming permanent as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RTO intensified and will continue to build strength in the years ahead, advised Philippe Lanier, principal at EastBanc. The demand for modern, high-quality office space will remain greater than the supply. That will provide well-capitalized owners with the confidence to modernize and reposition their properties. \u201cAt the same time, elevated construction and fit-out costs will keep top-tier rents climbing,\u201d Lanier added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Downtown Downsizing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The past year has seen some suburban and regional office hubs replace oversize central headquarters offices, indicated Teresha Aird, co-founder & CMO of Offices.net. Downtown offices are being supplanted by smaller headquarters or regional hubs in more affordable cities. Offices.net has seen a nearly 20 percent rise in interest in suburban and secondary markets this year, Aird added. Clients are also asking for shorter-term leases and plug-and-play fit-outs to reduce risk in volatile times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Predictive Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AI and Internet-of-Things sensors continued transforming how maintenance and building efficiencies would be handled in 2025 and beyond. Maintenance and cleaning crews have long operated based on time increments rather than occupant needs, according to Honghao Deng, CEO of Butlr Technologies.
Leveraging IoT sensors that blend AI and body heat-sensing technology is growing in CRE as a way to monitor foot traffic and the needs of building occupants, and to spot maintenance and efficiency opportunities, he detailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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READ ALSO:<\/strong> What\u2019s Next for AI in Property Management<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Green Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year, investors no longer rewarded vague sustainability goals\u2014they want quantifiable ROI, and the demands for quality data will only increase. \u201cOperators now tie ESG upgrades directly to lower insurance costs, reduced turnover and higher asset valuations,\u201d said Jeff Klotz, founder & CEO of The Klotz Group of Cos. \u201cEnergy efficiency retrofits and resilience planning have become (standard) underwriting items, not afterthoughts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Data Center Resistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Concerns about noise, electromagnetic radiation, the industrialization of rural areas and other threats have led to considerable resistance to data center development<\/a>, according to a JLL report. Therefore, the data center industry has become increasingly cognizant of the need to step up community relations efforts to make community leaders and other stakeholders aware of the upsides of the asset class, including high-wage employment and infrastructure enhancements. As development continues, it will be the industry\u2019s responsibility to manage perception of swift growth in the years to come, according to the same JLL paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Beyond Data Centers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AI is also supporting other real estate sectors indirectly. \u201cIt\u2019s driving economic growth via capex and positive wealth effects on consumers investing in the stock market, which has knock-on effects (on) commercial and residential real estate,\u201d said Todd Henderson, head of real estate for the Americas at DWS Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soaring equity markets have rekindled investor interest in real estate to restore allocations to target levels and establish a hedge in the face of never-before-seen, sky-high stock valuations, Henderson added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15. Biophilia for Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year witnessed further movement toward incorporating biophilic design in offices and doing so at a deeper level. Research has shown a correlation between biophilic design and not only wellness but also improved productivity, said Ryan Burton, director of development & senior vice president at Lendlease. For instance, at the company\u2019s Los Angeles transit-oriented mixed-use campus Habitat, the office building features indoor-outdoor transitions via operable NanaWalls, which provide air movement, natural light and access to outdoor terraces. The campus also features an acre of open space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Reuse Acceleration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New construction is giving way to renovations of existing vacant and aging buildings. Driven by post-pandemic work trends and surging demand for housing and mixed-use spaces, the trend is extending beyond Class B and C office-to-residential conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdaptive reuse has now moved beyond just being a niche strategy,\u201d said Johana Williams, a regional manager at Utopia Management. \u201cIt has become a necessity to address high commercial vacancies, making them sustainable and expanding the housing supply cost effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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READ ALSO:<\/strong> The Rise of Retail-to-Office Conversions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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17. Reshoring Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reshoring of manufacturing operations continues to transform supply chains<\/a>, and appetite is rising for facilities in secondary and tertiary markets. \u201cWhile financing will remain selective, the reshoring trend is here to stay and will influence how companies and investors think about CRE well into the next cycle,\u201d said Keyvan Ghaytanchi, CIO at BEB Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Human Capital Imperative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most overlooked CRE trend of 2025 may have been the proactive stance among the best-run firms to expend capital on culture, training and systems that empower mid-level leaders. As 2025 dawned, CRE confronted employee burnout, talent scarcity and a generation gap separating leaders from ascending managers, noted Jeff Klotz, CEO of The Klotz Group of Cos. \u201cAutomation and AI may streamline data, but people still drive execution,\u201d he added. \u201cIn 2026, the competitive edge won\u2019t just be capital. It will be human capital. Firms that build, train and retain operational talent will own the recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read the December 2025 issue of CPE.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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