Brokers & Investors

Brokers Market Talk: Walking the Tightrope—Markets React as Trump Retreats from Powell Fight and China Tariffs

Market Talk: Walking the Tightrope—Markets React as Trump Retreats from Powell Fight and China Tariffs

By: Dianne Crocker, LightBox research director Markets got a breather this week—not because of strong economic data, but because Washington...

  • Dianne Crocker
3 mins
Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 14th-18th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 14th-18th

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Each week, LightBox carefully selects the most impactful...

5 mins
Brokers Happy Birthday, RIMS®: Powered by Progress Since 2000

Happy Birthday, RIMS®: Powered by Progress Since 2000

This month, LightBox celebrates 25 years of excellence in lending procurement and due diligence through RIMS—and we’re especially grateful to...

3 mins
Brokers LightBox Market Talk: The 10-Year Is at 4.33%—Here’s What That Really Means for CRE

LightBox Market Talk: The 10-Year Is at 4.33%—Here’s What That Really Means for CRE

By: Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, Manus Clancy If you blinked last week, you probably missed a few wild...

  • Manus Clancy
4 mins
Brokers Nine-Figure CRE Deals Analysis: Momentum Builds Across Property Types in March

Nine-Figure CRE Deals Analysis: Momentum Builds Across Property Types in March

While macro volatility continues to make headlines and keep commercial real estate professionals guessing, March saw strong movement in the...

5 mins
Brokers What in the DC is Going On: Trump’s Next Move on GSE Privatization

What in the DC is Going On: Trump’s Next Move on GSE Privatization

Guest Author: Mike Flood, President, MF Policy Advisors This week, I’m sharing my perspective on where I think the Administration...

  • Mike Flood
9 mins
Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 7th-11th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 7th-11th

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Each week, LightBox carefully selects the most impactful...

6 mins
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...

5 mins
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...

  • Dianne Crocker
3 mins
Brokers FedWatch: HUD Changes Under the Trump Administration and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate

FedWatch: HUD Changes Under the Trump Administration and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plays a pivotal role in shaping U.S. housing policy, supporting urban development,...

6 mins
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...

  • Manus Clancy
4 mins
Appraisers LightBox CRE March Index Posts Strongest Reading Since 2022, But Outlook Remains Uncertain

LightBox CRE March Index Posts Strongest Reading Since 2022, But Outlook Remains Uncertain

Amid heightened capital market volatility and mounting concerns over the economic impact of evolving tariff policies, the LightBox CRE Activity...

4 mins