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Appraisers Index Surges in February Despite Dramatic Federal Policy Shifts

Index Surges in February Despite Dramatic Federal Policy Shifts

Building on January’s strong rebound, the LightBox CRE Activity Index climbed to 96.1 in February—up from 80.7 in January and...

3 mins
Brokers How Trade Shifts and Reshoring Are Reshaping Industrial Real Estate

How Trade Shifts and Reshoring Are Reshaping Industrial Real Estate

The industrial real estate sector is undergoing a transformation as shifting trade policies, supply chain adjustments, and technological advancements reshape...

7 mins
Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of March 3rd-7th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of March 3rd-7th

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

8 mins
Brokers Pulling Back the Lens: The Balance of Book Smarts and Street Smarts in CRE

Pulling Back the Lens: The Balance of Book Smarts and Street Smarts in CRE

By: Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, Manus Clancy I recently had the opportunity to guest lecture at a Clemson...

  • Manus Clancy
7 mins
Brokers AI’s Rapid Adoption in Commercial Real Estate: Early Deployment Trends and Strategies for Integrating AI into Workflows

AI’s Rapid Adoption in Commercial Real Estate: Early Deployment Trends and Strategies for Integrating AI into Workflows

AI is transforming commercial real estate (CRE), but many professionals are still in the early stages of understanding how to...

5 mins
Appraisers LightBox CRE Monthly Commentary: Lower Rates Buoy CRE Market but Questions Abound

LightBox CRE Monthly Commentary: Lower Rates Buoy CRE Market but Questions Abound

By: Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, Manus Clancy February was a turbulent month for the financial markets. U.S. stocks...

  • Manus Clancy
4 mins
Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of February 24th-28th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of February 24th-28th

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

7 mins
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...

5 mins
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...

5 mins
Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of February 18th-21st

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of February 18th-21st

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

6 mins
Brokers Retail Sales Decline Amid Transformation in Commercial Real Estate

Retail Sales Decline Amid Transformation in Commercial Real Estate

The retail market in January took a hit, with a 0.9% decline in U.S. retail sales—the largest in nearly two...

5 mins
Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of February 10th-14th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of February 10th-14th

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

6 mins