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CRE Market Pulse Index Annual Summary
The report covers September 2025 through August 2026 and says it draws on surveys of 18,000+ commercial real estate professionals. It describes a market where confidence and deal activity are improving, while investors and lenders remain selective.
- The recovery is uneven. Deals are moving faster, clients are more active, and transaction pipelines are growing. The pace of recovery varies by region, so local market fundamentals still matter.
- Financing is becoming more available for well-structured deals. Lenders continue to apply tighter underwriting standards, and interest rates and pricing gaps still make some transactions difficult to close.
- Investors are positioning for growth. Industrial leads demand, multifamily remains favored, and retail is gaining momentum. The report also points to rising expectations for property values and growing interest in opportunistic investments.
- AI is becoming part of business development. CRE firms are using it to find leads, source deals faster, support underwriting, and analyze market data.
- Relationships still help win assignments and close deals. Referrals, consistent client outreach, and industry events help professionals build trust, learn what’s happening in their markets, and turn introductions into business.
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