The LightBox CRE Activity Index jumped 28% to start the year.

National rents edged up in February, yet prices remain 1.5% below last year and vacancy rates remain high.

The Conference Board's ETI inches higher as layoffs stay contained.

Local engagement is shrinking everywhere, even in cities once dominated by hometown buyers.

Zumper data suggests the sharp corrections of 2025 may be behind the market, with milder drops ahead.

Individuals own nearly 60% of one-unit rentals, surpassing corporations and REITs, even after recent ownership shifts.

Lower mortgage payments and rising household incomes offered buyers some relief.

Class C units accounted for the highest share of concessions offered.