LightBox CRE Activity Index

LightBox’s CRE Activity Index is a composite leading indicator that tracks the overall momentum of the U.S. commercial real estate market by measuring more than 30,000 data points across property listings, environmental due diligence, and lender-driven valuations. The Index provides an early signal of market shifts, rising when deal flow and lending activity increase and declining when conditions soften. Because it reflects upstream activity rather than completed transactions, the Index serves as an early barometer of CRE market health, helping investors, lenders, and analysts anticipate emerging trends ahead of traditional market data.