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Brokers LightBox CRE Monthly Transaction Tracker: Inside July’s CRE Deal Dynamics

LightBox CRE Monthly Transaction Tracker: Inside July’s CRE Deal Dynamics

A Mid-Cap Surge Keeps Markets in Motion July marked another active month for commercial real estate transactions, with total deal...

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Government Navigating Zoning Pitfalls in §1031 Exchanges: A Guide for CRE Investors

Navigating Zoning Pitfalls in §1031 Exchanges: A Guide for CRE Investors

Section 1031 exchanges are a powerful tax deferral strategy for real estate investors, but one misstep in zoning can bring...

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Appraisers Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—August 25

Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—August 25

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Every week, LightBox analysts carefully select the most...

7 mins
Data Land Strategy Is Shifting as Builder-Developers Rethink Site Selection

Land Strategy Is Shifting as Builder-Developers Rethink Site Selection

In 2025, builder-developers are confronting tighter margins, higher acquisition stakes, and new constraints in site feasibility. Construction input costs are...

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Brokers LightBox Q2 2025 Property Listings Index Climbed to 197.2 in Q2, Up 14% from Q1

LightBox Q2 2025 Property Listings Index Climbed to 197.2 in Q2, Up 14% from Q1

Growth Continues, but with More Caution The LightBox Property Listings Index climbed to 197.2 in Q2, up 14% from Q1...

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Appraisers Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—August 18

Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—August 18

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Every week, LightBox analysts carefully select the most...

6 mins
Appraisers Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—August 11

Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—August 11

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Every week, LightBox analysts carefully select the most...

7 mins
Appraisers LightBox CRE Activity Index for July Remains Strong, But Slightly Off June’s Peak

LightBox CRE Activity Index for July Remains Strong, But Slightly Off June’s Peak

The LightBox CRE Activity Index posted a strong July reading of 112.4, just shy of June’s 2025 high-water mark of...

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Appraisers LightBox CRE Survey Signals Investment Uptick in H2 as Pricing Gaps Narrows

LightBox CRE Survey Signals Investment Uptick in H2 as Pricing Gaps Narrows

According to the LightBox Mid-Year 2025 CRE Market Sentiment Survey, conducted mid-July, the industry is preparing for a busier second half with...

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Real Estate Investors LightBox CRE Monthly Commentary: With Data Softening in July, Is the Market Ready for a Pull Back?

LightBox CRE Monthly Commentary: With Data Softening in July, Is the Market Ready for a Pull Back?

By: Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, Manus Clancy To the delight of both equity investors and CRE pros, May,...

  • Manus Clancy
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Appraisers Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—August 4

Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—August 4

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Every week, LightBox analysts carefully select the most...

6 mins
Brokers With August 1 Tariffs in Effect, Builders Navigate Cost Pressures and Cancellations

With August 1 Tariffs in Effect, Builders Navigate Cost Pressures and Cancellations

New tariffs took effect today, adding pricing uncertainty to an already fragile housing environment marked by rising cancellations and slower...

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