2026 Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate Forecast

Get your full 2026 commercial and multifamily real estate forecast, including interest rate trends, the $1.8T wall of maturities, top‑performing asset classes, markets to avoid, and the biggest opportunities for investors this year. Learn more here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/2026-real-estate-forecast/

Key Topics Covered
▪️2025 Recap: What last year’s forecast got right—and where the market surprised us
▪️Interest Rate Outlook: Why rates will stabilize between 5.5%–6.5% in 2026
▪️The Wall of Maturities: $1.8T in commercial loans coming due and what it means for investors
▪️Midwest Market Surge: Why Midwest metros will outperform coastal and Sunbelt markets
▪️Consumer Sentiment Collapse: How historic lows create a rare 6–9 month buying window
▪️1031 Exchange Tsunami: The wave of 2020–2021 exchange buyers facing 2026–2027 loan maturities
▪️Top Property Winners: Three asset classes that stand out as top performers for 2026
▪️Property Types to Avoid: Why investors should approach these sectors with caution—or avoid them entirely
▪️Affordability & Migration Trends: How renter behavior is reshaping demand
▪️Supply & Construction Cycles: Where oversupply is hitting hardest—and where discipline is paying off
▪️Investor Strategy for 2026: How to go direct to owners, find off‑market deals, and capitalize on the cycle
▪️Why now is the moment to get guidance and take action

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00:00 – 2026 Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate Forecast
00:35 – Looking Back: 2025 Recap
01:40 – Market Forces Shaping 2026
03:16 – Four Levers Driving 2026 Interest Rates
04:05 – The Wall of Maturities
06:47 – How Experienced Investors Can Capitalize
08:28 – Midwest Markets Will Outperform
11:17 – Consumer Sentiment Will Bottom Out Before Rebounding
13:56 – Workforce Housing Leads 2026 (B & C Class Multifamily)
16:13 – The 1031 Exchange Tsunami
17:36 – Why 2026–2027 Will Bring Motivated Sellers
18:44 – Industrial: Last‑Mile & Manufacturing Growth
21:12 – Self‑Storage: Recession‑Resistant Cash Flow
23:48 – Asset Classes to Avoid in 2026
29:11 – Winners & Losers Recap


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