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Environmental Due Diligence Zoning and Land Use Considerations for Data Centers

Zoning and Land Use Considerations for Data Centers

As demand for cloud computing, streaming, AI applications, and enterprise digital services continues to grow, data centers have become essential...

Brokers Presidential Pivot Sends Markets Surging: But CRE Needs to Read the Fine Print

Presidential Pivot Sends Markets Surging: But CRE Needs to Read the Fine Print

By: Dianne Crocker, LightBox research director Markets love clarity—even when it’s complicated. And today, they got just that.  In a...

Brokers FedWatch: HUD Changes Under the Trump Administration and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate

FedWatch: HUD Changes Under the Trump Administration and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plays a pivotal role in shaping U.S. housing policy, supporting urban development,...

Brokers March Jobs Data in a World of Trade Tension

March Jobs Data in a World of Trade Tension

By: Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, Manus Clancy The Labor Market’s Balancing Act The March 2025 labor reports dropped...

Appraisers LightBox CRE March Index Posts Strongest Reading Since 2022, But Outlook Remains Uncertain

LightBox CRE March Index Posts Strongest Reading Since 2022, But Outlook Remains Uncertain

Amid heightened capital market volatility and mounting concerns over the economic impact of evolving tariff policies, the LightBox CRE Activity...

Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of March 31st-April 4th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of March 31st-April 4th

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Each week, LightBox carefully selects the most impactful...

Brokers Uncertainty Dominates as Homebuilders Push Forward into Q2

Uncertainty Dominates as Homebuilders Push Forward into Q2

Uncertainty took the driver’s seat in March, but homebuilders aren’t standing still. Inventory is up, prices are softening, and buyers...

Appraisers LightBox CRE Monthly Commentary: CRE Remains Safe Harbor During Tariff-Induced Storm—Will It Continue?

LightBox CRE Monthly Commentary: CRE Remains Safe Harbor During Tariff-Induced Storm—Will It Continue?

By: Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, Manus Clancy Investors were broadly hammered in March, as the month known for...

Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of March 24th-28th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of March 24th-28th

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Every week, LightBox carefully selects the week’s most...

Brokers Hospitality Real Estate in 2025: Investor Confidence Is Measured Amid Cost Pressures 

Hospitality Real Estate in 2025: Investor Confidence Is Measured Amid Cost Pressures 

The hospitality sector is a study in contrasts—investor confidence had gained momentum heading into 2025 but shifting economic and policy...

Brokers Retail Roundup: Which Retailers Will Come Out on Top?

Retail Roundup: Which Retailers Will Come Out on Top?

After a sharp decline in January, U.S. retail sales in February 2025 edged up by 0.2%, falling short of expectations...

Real Estate Developers Creative Destruction in Real Estate: How Market Shifts Create New Investor Opportunities 

Creative Destruction in Real Estate: How Market Shifts Create New Investor Opportunities 

In real estate, reinvention is where history, market forces, and vision collide, creating celebrated transformations.  A thriving shopping mall, once...