2026 CRE Outlook
March 12, 2026
Read our 2026 CRE Outlook to find out which markets are gaining ground in office recovery, where retail traffic is strongest, and how population shifts are reshaping demand.
Strategic Insights From the Report:
- Office recovery is uneven, but some underperforming markets – especially tech-heavy, coastal metro areas – are now rebounding.
- Retail foot traffic to shopping centers is generally growing across most states, though performance varies across formats.
- Domestic migration growth is concentrated in select states, with the strongest population increases occurring in smaller, lifestyle-oriented metros rather than major gateway cities.
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