Developers

Brokers Presidential Pivot Sends Markets Surging: But CRE Needs to Read the Fine Print

Presidential Pivot Sends Markets Surging: But CRE Needs to Read the Fine Print

By: Dianne Crocker, LightBox research director Markets love clarity—even when it’s complicated. And today, they got just that.  In a...

Government March Jobs Data in a World of Trade Tension

March Jobs Data in a World of Trade Tension

By: Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, Manus Clancy The Labor Market’s Balancing Act The March 2025 labor reports dropped...

Environmental Due Diligence Zoning and Land Use Considerations for Data Centers

Zoning and Land Use Considerations for Data Centers

As demand for cloud computing, streaming, AI applications, and enterprise digital services continues to grow, data centers have become essential...

Brokers Uncertainty Dominates as Homebuilders Push Forward into Q2

Uncertainty Dominates as Homebuilders Push Forward into Q2

Uncertainty took the driver’s seat in March, but homebuilders aren’t standing still. Inventory is up, prices are softening, and buyers...

Brokers Hospitality Real Estate in 2025: Investor Confidence Is Measured Amid Cost Pressures 

Hospitality Real Estate in 2025: Investor Confidence Is Measured Amid Cost Pressures 

The hospitality sector is a study in contrasts—investor confidence had gained momentum heading into 2025 but shifting economic and policy...

Brokers Retail Roundup: Which Retailers Will Come Out on Top? 

Retail Roundup: Which Retailers Will Come Out on Top? 

After a sharp decline in January, U.S. retail sales in February 2025 edged up by 0.2%, falling short of expectations...

Real Estate Developers Creative Destruction in Real Estate: How Market Shifts Create New Investor Opportunities 

Creative Destruction in Real Estate: How Market Shifts Create New Investor Opportunities 

In real estate, reinvention is where history, market forces, and vision collide, creating celebrated transformations.  A thriving shopping mall, once...

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

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

February delivered continued momentum in the high-end CRE transactions market, with 31 deals valued at $100 million or more at...

Brokers Homebuilders Prepare for Spring Selling Season with Market Headwinds

Homebuilders Prepare for Spring Selling Season with Market Headwinds

The homebuilding sector is gearing up for the critical spring selling season, but persistent headwinds—from still-elevated mortgage rates to rising...

Brokers Multifamily Optimism Holds Strong but Investors Are Watching Market Shifts

Multifamily Optimism Holds Strong but Investors Are Watching Market Shifts

Investor confidence in the multifamily sector remains strong, but market pressures are shaping a more cautious outlook for 2025. Uncertainty...

Environmental Due Diligence New California Legislation Aimed at Addressing Housing Shortages and Wildfire Recovery

New California Legislation Aimed at Addressing Housing Shortages and Wildfire Recovery

California’s housing crisis remains a pressing issue. Gavin Newsom initially set a goal to build 3.5 million housing units by...

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

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

January was full of disruptions to the financial markets—some expected, some not so expected. The White House announced tariffs on...