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

Episode 57: Mixed Bag — Fed Holds Rates, Corporate Earnings Falter, but CRE Outlook Sentiment Rises 
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Episode 57: Mixed Bag — Fed Holds Rates, Corporate Earnings Falter, but CRE Outlook Sentiment Rises 

While the Fed held rates steady as expected, the bigger story may be what’s underneath: Corporate earnings show tariffs are starting to…

Market Round Up: Crazy Train Economics? CRE Rides Through Trade Chaos and Market Reverb
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Market Round Up: Crazy Train Economics? CRE Rides Through Trade Chaos and Market Reverb

From container slowdown to CRE’s cautious rebound, the industry’s holding on as tariffs bite, labor softens, and the market tries to…

Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—July 28
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Avoid the FOMO: The CRE News You Need to Know—July 28

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

Episode 56: Forecasting Through Fog — Rebecca Rockey on Stagflation, Tariffs & the CRE Outlook
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Episode 56: Forecasting Through Fog — Rebecca Rockey on Stagflation, Tariffs & the CRE Outlook

Rebecca Rockey, Deputy Chief Economist and Global Head of Forecasting at Cushman & Wakefield, joins the LightBox team for a focused…

LightBox Appraisal Index Climbs to 63.9 in Q2 2025 as Lenders Remain Selectively Engaged Amid Uncertainty
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LightBox Appraisal Index Climbs to 63.9 in Q2 2025 as Lenders Remain Selectively Engaged Amid Uncertainty

At the midpoint of 2025, the commercial real estate (CRE) appraisal landscape remains remarkably resilient even as market participants navigate volatile…

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