CMF Quote of the Week

 “Geopolitics and conflicts around the world weigh heavily on many investors’ minds, as do new taxes and regulation. But with the election over, we can start to focus on the realities of the moment—especially the real estate risks and the opportunities likely to be found in 2025.”
–AFIRE CEO Gunnar Branson 

Overseas Investors Report Uncertainty, AFIRE Finds

Cross-border investment dynamics, climate change trends and zoning reform are top-of-mind for global institutional investors, according to AFIRE, the association for international commercial real estate investors.

CBRE: Retail Market Faces Space Shortage

The United States is under-retailed by 200 million square feet amid rising consumer demand, CBRE, Dallas, found in a recent analysis.

Redfin: 2025 Likely to See More Sales

Redfin, Seattle, released predictions from its economists for next year, anticipating there will be more sales due to pent-up demand, but some Americans hoping to buy will still be priced out.