19 stories on market trends in commercial real estate.
Texas CRE firms announced a wave of executive hires and promotions in June 2026, with brokerages targeting industrial and life sciences specialists across DFW, Houston, and Austin.
Existing home sales rose 3.2% in May to a SAAR of 4.17 million units, the strongest pace since December, as a brief April rate dip brought buyers off the sidelines.
The commercial real estate advisory firm Franklin Street reports that successful shopping center operators have abandoned inter-mall competition, focusing instead on defeating the 'convenience economy.' Owners who transform their assets into experiential hubs are capturing the market share needed to sustain long-term occupancy growth.
Connect CRE Los Angeles 2026 drew over 500 industry professionals on May 28 for a full-day summit featuring Mayor Karen Bass and other top civic and real estate leaders.
Redfin data shows 5.8% of U.S. home listings were pulled in April 2026, tied for the highest delisting rate since the pandemic onset in March 2020.
Top-performing retail centers are aligning architecture, tenant mix, and operations to consumer lifestyle habits, reshaping how landlords compete for creditworthy tenants.
Texas commercial real estate firms continue reshuffling executive ranks and expanding footprints as the market adapts to shifting demand across major metros. New hires, promotions, and company expansions signal where the industry sees momentum building.
Non-QM loans are expanding homeownership access for self-employed and gig economy workers by using bank statements and cash-flow analysis instead of W-2 income.
Mortgage lenders are adopting VantageScore 4.0, which incorporates rent and utility payment data to score an estimated 33 million more consumers than traditional FICO models.
US retail sales rose broadly in March 2026 despite a gasoline price spike, with ecommerce hitting a record $135B and general merchandise posting gains.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.23% for the third consecutive week, reaching its lowest level in over a month, per Freddie Mac data.
Corporate headquarters migration from coastal gateways to Sun Belt metros is reshaping U.S. office demand, creating winners in Texas and Florida and headwinds for legacy markets.