What’s Shaping the Market in Late 2025
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This week, we’re diving into the latest commercial real estate trends on the East Coast: what’s hot, what’s cooling, and what it means for your next transaction.
Multifamily Housing: Renting on the Rise
High homeownership costs are pushing more people toward renting, especially in urban and suburban areas. Although new construction has slowed due to elevated interest rates, demand remains strong particularly for mid-tier and luxury rentals in cities like Philadelphia, Boston, and Newark.
Sources:
2025 Commercial Real Estate Trends: Forecasts & Sector Insights. (2025, August 25). https://www.accio.com/business/commercial-real-estate-trend-forecast
Morgan, J. (n.d.). 2025 Commercial Real Estate Trends | JPMorganChase. https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/commercial-real-estate-trends
Data Centers & Tech Assets: Powering the Future
Driven by AI and cloud computing, data centers are booming. East Coast hubs such as Northern Virginia and NYC are seeing record pre-leasing activity. However, developers face challenges like power supply constraints and rising material costs.
Source:
B, J. (2025, June 25). Commercial Real Estate Outlook 2025 Trends. CRE Daily. https://www.credaily.com/briefs/commercial-real-estate-outlook-2025-trends/
Office Space: A Tale of Two Markets
The office sector continues to split between high-end, amenity-rich buildings and older, less adaptable spaces. Trophy properties in cities like New York, Miami, and Washington D.C. are seeing strong demand, especially as more companies enforce return-to-office policies. Meanwhile, Class B and C buildings face rising vacancies and slower leasing activity.
Sources:
B, J. (2025b, June 25). Commercial Real Estate Outlook 2025 Trends. CRE Daily. https://www.credaily.com/briefs/commercial-real-estate-outlook-2025-trends/
2025 Commercial Real Estate Trends: Forecasts & Sector Insights. (2025b, August 25). https://www.accio.com/business/commercial-real-estate-trend-forecast
Industrial Real Estate: Still Resilient
Industrial properties remain a bright spot, particularly in logistics and manufacturing. While demand has slightly cooled in the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets are holding steady. Tenants are prioritizing newer facilities with better access to transportation and infrastructure.
Sources:
B, J. (2025c, June 25). Commercial Real Estate Outlook 2025 Trends. CRE Daily. https://www.credaily.com/briefs/commercial-real-estate-outlook-2025-trends/
B, J. (2025d, June 25). Commercial Real Estate Outlook 2025 Trends. CRE Daily. https://www.credaily.com/briefs/commercial-real-estate-outlook-2025-trends/
Retail: Reinvention and Reimagining
Retail is undergoing a transformation. With limited new construction, prime retails paces are commanding higher rents. Older properties are being repurposed into entertainment venues or medical offices, reflecting changing consumer habits and community needs.
Sources:
Anon. U.S. real estate market outlook 2025 – Retail. (n.d.). Global Commercial Real Estate Services. CBRE. https://www.cbre.com/insights/books/us-real-estate-market-outlook-2025/retail
B, J. (2025e, June 25). Commercial Real Estate Outlook 2025 Trends. CRE Daily. https://www.credaily.com/briefs/commercial-real-estate-outlook-2025-trends/
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