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LightBox CRE Activity Index Surges in January Following December Decline
LightBox reported a rebound in its January 2025 LightBox CRE Activity Index, a key measure of transactional momentum in the commercial real estate market. The Index jumped to 81.2, well above the December 2024 reading of 56.8 and surpassing November’s 80.5. January’s reading is also slightly above 76.2 a year ago.
“The January rebound reflects growing optimism that market conditions are stabilizing,” said Manus Clancy, head of data strategy at Irvine, CA-based LightBox. “Despite macroeconomic uncertainty and policy concerns, buyers and lenders are taking a more active approach as interest rates hold steady and new investment opportunities emerge.”
Notwithstanding distractions such as a brief spike in 10-year Treasury yields and uncertainty surrounding new administration policies on tariffs and immigration, the report signals that transactional activity accelerated. Commercial property listings also rose following a seasonal dip and valuation activity picked up, a trend often considered a precursor to increased financing and refinancing activity.
- ◦Sale/Acquisition
- ◦Financing
