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Brokers CRE Expert Predictions for 2025: Driving the Recovery. Full Speed Ahead?

CRE Expert Predictions for 2025: Driving the Recovery. Full Speed Ahead?

What do the CRE experts predict for 2025 and how are their organizations positioned for the next 12 months? On...

Data Trump’s Push for AI Investments Puts Data Centers Front and Center

Trump’s Push for AI Investments Puts Data Centers Front and Center

Trump’s recent announcements to advance investment in AI infrastructure, means data centers, power sources, and other supporting underpinnings will be...

Lending & Financial Services The Potential Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The Potential Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the backbone of the U.S. housing market, collectively supporting approximately 70% of all U.S....

Brokers January is Store Closing Month – 2025 Doesn’t Deviate

January is Store Closing Month – 2025 Doesn’t Deviate

By: Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, Manus Clancy Historically, January has been a heavy month for retail store closings....

Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of January 20th-24th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of January 20th-24th

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Every week, LightBox carefully selects the week’s most...

Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of January 13th-17th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of January 13th-17th

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Every week, LightBox carefully selects the week’s most...

Brokers A Beginner’s Guide to Cap Rates for the CRE Professional

A Beginner’s Guide to Cap Rates for the CRE Professional

Cap rates, or capitalization rates, are one of the most essential metrics in commercial real estate (CRE). Whether you are...

Brokers Retail 2024 Wrap and 7 Trends in Store for 2025

Retail 2024 Wrap and 7 Trends in Store for 2025

The U.S. retail real estate sector in 2024 navigated a year of transformation shaped by persistent inflation, evolving consumer habits,...

Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading Stories of the Week of January 6th-10th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading Stories of the Week of January 6th-10th

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Every week, LightBox carefully selects the week’s most...

Appraisers LightBox December CRE Activity Index Declines, Capping a Year of Volatility Amid Long-Term Optimism

LightBox December CRE Activity Index Declines, Capping a Year of Volatility Amid Long-Term Optimism

As 2024 ended, the LightBox CRE Activity Index reflected both the seasonal slowdown typical of December and heightened market uncertainty....

Brokers The Biggest Movers in CRE: $100+ Million December Deals Analysis

The Biggest Movers in CRE: $100+ Million December Deals Analysis

Historically, the fourth quarter—especially the last two weeks of the year—tends to see a slowdown in deal activity across several...

Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week

For the week of Dec. 30th-Jan. 3rd Leading the week’s news were notable transactions activity in the multifamily and office...