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Seyfarth Survey: CRE Executives See 2026 as Year of Opportunity
Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s 11th Annual Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey indicates sustained optimism across the commercial real estate industry as investors continue to move forward in a market defined less by caution and more by pragmatic decision‑making.
Despite ongoing concerns around interest rates, construction costs and geopolitical instability, 86% of CRE executives surveyed view 2026 as a year of opportunity, signaling confidence that the market’s positive momentum will continue.
Paul Mattingly, national chair of Seyfarth’s Real Estate department, said that although familiar concerns persist, the industry is recalibrating effectively.
“Interest rates haven’t disappeared as a concern, but they’ve become part of the assumed backdrop,” he said. “Geopolitical instability and tariff uncertainty are increasingly viewed as real-world risk affecting supply chains, insurance, construction costs, and capital movement.”
The report captures the perspectives of CRE executives nationwide, highlighting the top market concerns, investment priorities, and key drivers of change shaping 2026.
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