02.02.2026
How to Build Trust with Gen Z Tenants, Future Investors
Younger multifamily residents are serious about seamless access, security and transparency. They want to know how data is used, who is allowed to enter a space and what controls are in place for a property’s…
Read More01.31.2026
Why 8 out of 10 commercial real estate brokers don’t make it
Commercial real estate work has a quiet but brutal statistic attached to it. Roughly 80% of new commercial real estate agents will leave the business within two years. Eight out of ten will not make…
Read More01.30.2026
Office Investment Outlook Strengthens for 2026
Office Demand Shifts and Divergence The Marcus & Millichap office investment forecast for 2026 signals that the US office sector has moved past its lowest point but is recovering unevenly. In 2025, office absorption hit its strongest…
Read More01.30.2026
National environmental services firm expands footprint in premier ABQ office building
After outgrowing its previous space, a national environmental services firm expanded its local footprint with a new, larger lease within one of Albuquerque’s premier office buildings. Hazen and Sawyer took possession of its new, approximately…
Read More01.26.2026
Today’s Multifamily Market: Softer, Slower, But No Fire Sales
Apartment markets are running on a lower gear. In the latest quarterly snapshot from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), senior executives describe an environment where vacancies are no longer tightening, sales volume is modest…
Read More01.26.2026
Regional Banks Return to CRE Lending as Rates Ease
After several years of retreat, regional banks are dipping their toes back into commercial real estate lending—signaling fresh confidence as interest rates ease and underwriting tightens. The change marks a notable reversal from the pullback…
Read More01.23.2026
Renter Urgency Trends Shift Across US Markets
Renter Urgency at a Turning Point The US rental market has seen a notable decline in renter urgency over the past three years, driven by rising multifamily vacancies and falling rents. According to Apartment List survey…
Read More01.21.2026
How a government shutdown impacts multifamily
Congress ended a 43-day government shutdown on Nov. 13, 2025—the longest in in U.S. history. The continuing resolution passed that day funds the federal government only through Jan. 30, 2026, making another shutdown possible in…
Read More01.16.2026
The 2026 Retail Forecast: Not Too Different from 2025
The pandemic’s aftermath saw yet another prediction of retail’s demise. But fast-forwarding half a decade, and retail has been a robust commercial real estate asset class. Despite the current K-shaped economy, shopping cutbacks from lower-income…
Read More01.16.2026
The CRE Debt Wall Looms Once Again: But Don’t Panic
During the late 2010s and early 2020s, low-interest-rate mortgages and short-term loans were rampant. However, the Federal Reserve’s rapid increases in the Effective Federal Fund Rate in 2022 and 2023 sparked fear that refinancing these…
Read More01.15.2026
Commercial Real Estate’s Next Boom Comes With Familiar Risks
As the CRE industry enters a new big boom period in 2026 after almost four years of malaise, low transaction volume, defaults and foreclosures, investors must be cognizant of the risks inherent in the investment,…
Read More01.15.2026
Trio of developers partner on Rio Rancho project with homes, rentals and retail
A trio of local developers is partnering on a mixed-use development in Rio Rancho to bring single-family homes, rentable units and commercial development to the City of Vision. The development, which is in the early…
Read More01.15.2026
Retail vacancies climb amid big-box exits
Big-box retail exits, demand for medical office space and continued low industrial vacancy rates dominated 2025 headlines and commercial real estate trends in Albuquerque. Last year also saw the continuation of the medtail trend, the…
Read More01.12.2026
Meta acquires 474-acre parcel adjacent to Los Lunas data center
California-based tech giant Meta is apparently significantly expanding its Los Lunas campus through a recent acquisition of 474 acres of land next to its existing data center. CBRE’s Matt Butkus and Trevor Hatchell confirmed they brokered the sale of the 474-acre…
Read More01.11.2026
Playbook for 2026: Opportunity Zones program faces major changes
The federal Opportunity Zone program is undergoing a major transition in 2026, leaving businesses only a few more months to prepare for what's ahead. The Opportunity Zone program, introduced during President Trump's first term as…
Read More01.10.2026
Commercial real estate in 2026: How the market is taking shape
As the new year begins, the commercial real estate sector is continuing to take shape amid shifting economic conditions and evolving business needs. The commercial real estate market is showing signs of stabilization and a…
Read More01.09.2026
Lincoln Avenue Communities closes on former Wells Fargo building for housing conversion
Two major downtown Albuquerque office towers — including the former Wells Fargo tower — are being transformed into hundreds of apartment units, with one project entering grant negotiations and another breaking ground near the start…
Read More01.03.2026
A commercial real estate expert’s predictions for 2026
Happy 2026, dear readers. I trust the end of 2025 came and went peacefully and that you are restored, rested and ready to tackle the year ahead. 2025 marked a personal milestone for me with…
Read More12.30.2025
Here’s what to expect for commercial real estate in 2026
The 2025 economy wasn’t as robust as anticipated — and that’s shaping the commercial real estate outlook for 2026. The economy has slowed down, unemployment is up and construction has taken a bit of a…
Read More12.19.2025
November 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights
Labor market conditions continued to lose momentum, as revised payroll figures and a gradual uptick in unemployment indicated further cooling. With inflation readings on pause and hiring activity moderating, the Federal Reserve will likely proceed…
Read More12.10.2025
2025 Federal Economic Area Report
Read the current Federal Economic Area Report provided by CARNM and RPR. This report offers real estate professionals a window into demographics and consumer behavior in the state of New Mexico. View the report here.
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12.09.2025
Multifamily and Industrial Set for Vacancy Drops in 2026
The U.S. commercial real estate market is poised to enter 2026 with stabilizing fundamentals, stronger investor confidence and transaction volume projected to rise 15–20%. Across sectors, leasing and sales activity are gaining momentum, with pricing…
Read More12.08.2025
CRE Pricing Turns the Corner, but Recovery Remains Uneven
Commercial real estate values are stabilizing rather than sharply rebounding, with office emerging as an unexpected bright spot in the third quarter, according to Trepp’s latest Property Price Index (TPPI). Despite pressures from tariffs, inflation…
Read More12.04.2025
Agents Find a ‘Green Advantage’ in Commercial Real Estate
A new NAR survey finds that sustainability can be a competitive edge for commercial buildings, as clients increasingly prioritize energy efficiency, resilience and certified green features. Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it's becoming a competitive differentiator…
Read More11.19.2025
Retail Leads October CRE Gains as Office Stabilizes and Industrial Normalizes
The CRE landscape showed diverging trends in October, with retail continuing to outperform, office recovery remaining selective, industrial normalizing after a supply surge, and multifamily adjusting to late-cycle supply pressures, according to Crexi’s October CRE…
Read More11.16.2025
The Top 10 Issues to Watch in Commercial Real Estate in 2026
At NAR NXT, the Counselors of Real Estate shares its annual look at the top-of-mind issues pressing on commercial real estate in the year ahead. The commercial real estate market is entering a year of…
Read More11.13.2025
How Cap Rate Drift Is Reshaping Office Negotiations
Interest rate volatility is rewriting the calculus for commercial real estate cap rates, particularly in the office sector, where the bid-ask spread has been a persistent obstacle for dealmakers. According to the latest TreppWire podcast,…
Read More11.12.2025
Healthcare Real Estate Activity Slows, Led by MOB and Hospital Trades
Medical real estate investment transaction activity across the United States has been subdued during the past 12 months ending September 2025. Just over 1,000 properties traded at values above $2.5 million, according to new data…
Read More11.07.2025
Logistics Real Estate Hits a Turning Point in Q3 2025
Logistics real estate fundamentals in Q3 2025 indicate an inflection point in operating conditions. Net absorption, new lease signings, build-to-suit activity and the proposal pipeline all reached healthier levels compared with 2024, according to Prologis’…
Read More11.06.2025
October 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights
In September 2025, U.S. job growth remained sluggish, with only modest gains, and unemployment edged higher. Recent labor revisions pointed to fewer jobs than previously estimated, underscoring a softer employment landscape. Inflation remained above the…
Read More11.06.2025
CRE Set for Double-Digit Gains in 2026 Amid Expected Transaction Surge
As 2025 draws to a close, commercial real estate executives are increasingly turning their attention to the outlook for the year ahead. Despite the turbulence that characterized much of 2024 and early 2025, the latest…
Read More11.05.2025
Manufacturing Faces Major Shifts as Tax Law Changes Take Effect
Manufacturers across the U.S. are bracing for a wave of change as sweeping tax law reforms reshape the industry’s landscape. The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act is set to dramatically alter how companies…
Read More11.04.2025
Multifamily Operators Warn of Fragile Stability Despite Brighter 2025
Multifamily housing owners entered 2025 with cautious optimism but remain uneasy about the road ahead, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. The bank’s interviews with 32 rental housing providers…
Read More11.03.2025
Industrial Cap Rates Edge Up, But Sector Shows Resilience
Transaction velocity in the industrial sector over the past year has supplied a nuanced signal to commercial real estate investors. Despite a modest dip in total warehouse deal volume, investor demand for high-quality logistics assets…
Read More11.03.2025
Multifamily Relief, Office Momentum Mark CRE Reset
After a turbulent stretch marked by surging construction and uneven demand, the commercial real estate market is beginning to find balance. A new report from Marcus & Millichap indicates early signs of stabilization across major…
Read More10.31.2025
Retailers Brace for SNAP Disruption as Government Shutdown Continues
Some retailers could face slower sales if the ongoing government shutdown disrupts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans, according to a CNBC report. Recipients of the…
Read More10.30.2025
September 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights
In August, the economy showed mixed signals as markets looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s widely expected rate cut in September. Job creation slowed, reinforcing the case for policy easing, while inflation ticked up to…
Read More10.21.2025
CRE Leaders Talk Low Supply and Robust Logistics Sector
The past couple of years or so have been a challenging environment for many CRE players to operate in — with high interest rates and now tariffs causing volatility and uncertainty. However, some see favorable conditions…
Read More10.17.2025
Rental Affordability Rises As Rent Growth Slows
A Shift In Rent Dynamics After years of rapid rent growth, construction is finally catching up to demand, reports Zillow. The US rental market is showing signs of cooling. Affordability is improving in most major metros. A…
Read More10.17.2025
Multifamily Distress Escalates Amid Rising Capital Inflows
Investor Demand Remains Strong—For Now Multifamily investment activity is rising again, according to industry leaders at a recent Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) roundtable, reports GlobeSt. Chad Musgrove of M&T Realty Capital Corp. said spreads on multifamily…
Read More10.09.2025
Smaller Tenants Lead Industrial Leasing as Big Users Hold Back
Industrial leasing in the U.S. has shifted decisively in 2025, as smaller tenants and regional manufacturers step in to drive activity while large users and major investors remain cautious in the face of prolonged trade…
Read More09.29.2025
A Smarter Way to Fund Tenant Improvements
In today’s market, tenant improvement allowances (TIAs) can be the difference between winning and losing a long-term, creditworthy tenant. They streamline the move-in process, provide tenants with space that fits their needs, and give landlords…
Read More09.29.2025
2026 commercial real estate outlook
Macroeconomic volatility and policy uncertainty may put the CRE industry recovery on pause, but not for good In last year’s commercial real estate outlook, we anticipated that 2025 could mark a recovery for the global CRE…
Read More09.29.2025
Decade of Office Performance Shows Sharp Contrasts in Revenue and Expense
Office performance data over the past 10 years reveals headline figures that conceal deeper divergence, with revenues growing for only certain subtypes and geographies, while fixed and variable costs added pressure in some areas and…
Read More09.19.2025
Commercial real estate’s seismic transformation is creating new winners—and losers— in the property market
There’s no doubt that commercial real estate, and especially the office market, is undergoing a seismic transformation, one that’s not likely to abate any time soon. A boom time of near-zero-interest-rate policy, abundant liquidity, and…
Read More09.16.2025
Net Lease Finds Its Moment as Institutional Investors Flood the Sector
The net lease sector is moving through a defining transition, one shaped not just by market cycles but by evolving investor sophistication and mounting evidence of net lease’s resilience in today’s challenging capital environment. As…
Read More09.13.2025
Commercial Real Estate Market Shows Signs Of Recovery As Bid Intensity Increases
Economic uncertainty led to a slowdown in the commercial real estate market earlier this year, but one indicator has finally ticked up. This suggests signs that capital is returning to the commercial real estate market,…
Read More09.12.2025
Investors Stay Selective as Multifamily Cap Rates Edge Higher
Investors are seeing opportunities in multifamily markets with durable job growth and limited new deliveries, but they remain highly selective about where they choose to invest, according to Crexi’s August 2025 report. Median cap rates…
Read More09.08.2025
August 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights
In July 2025, the Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 4.5% for the fifth consecutive meeting, holding steady after last year's cuts. Inflation was virtually unchanged at 2.7%, remaining above the Fed's 2% goal.…
Read More08.21.2025
The National Observer: Construction slows in high-growth markets
Billy Bastek, executive vice president of merchandising for the Atlanta-based home-improvement retailer, said during an earnings call this week the company is planning for "modest price movement" across some product categories during the second half of this…
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