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Last updated: February 25, 2026 Key Takeaways * Record vacancy rates reached 7.3% nationally in January 2026, the highest level since at least 2017, as massive supply collides with weakening demand[4][3] * Rent growth turned negative at -1.4% year-over-year, with effective rents down 0.8% during 2025 despite
Buying
The 2026 housing market is experiencing a gradual affordability rebound as mortgage rates decline from their recent peaks, creating new opportunities for first-time buyers
Investing
The commercial real estate market in 2026 sits at a crossroads. Navigating the 2026 Capital Markets Fog: Strategies for Real Estate Investors Facing Economic Uncertainty requires a clear-eyed approach to higher financing costs, compressed yields, and the renewed price discovery process
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AI's 2026 Takeover in Real Estate: From PropTech Tools to Data Center Investment Booms represents more than incremental technology adoption—it marks a fundamental restructuring of how properties are valued, managed, and invested in
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The Senior Housing Boom 2026: Investment Opportunities as Baby Boomers Turn 80 represents one of the most significant demographic shifts in modern history, creating unprecedented demand for wellness-focused, technology-enabled senior living communities.