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CRE Predictions for 2026

The door has thankfully closed on 2025. We say goodbye to a year that saw unpredictable tariff policy, a government shutdown, continued downward repricing of assets, and stubbornly high interest rates for most of the year. Industry experts are looking toward 2026 as the “new dawn,” where stabilizing fundamentals may finally begin to outpace economic … Continued
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CRE Year in Review

It’s been a tumultuous year for commercial real estate. But as industry veterans at Voit constantly remind us, we’ve been here before and have always come out on the other side. There were several jarring disruptions to the market in 2025, most notably the radical change in U.S. tariff policy and the government shutdown. But … Continued
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Celebrating the Spirit of Giving

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill At Voit Real Estate Services, we celebrate the spirit of giving year-round because giving back has always been deeply ingrained in our company culture. Whether it’s monetary donations or volunteer work for organizations such as … Continued
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The State of Retail Markets

With Black Friday behind us and just three weeks left until Christmas, it’s time to take a look at how the retail markets are faring in 2025 and what the outlook is for 2026. We’ll begin with a national overview of retail trends, examine the Southern California market, and take a deeper dive into San … Continued
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The Impact of the Shutdown: Economic Instability Clouds CRE Decision Making

The longest government shutdown in American history ended last week when President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through the end of January. While the (possibly temporary) reopening of the government brought a sigh of relief for many Americans, “the economy isn’t the one we switched off in October,” said Bisnow Editor-in-Chief Mark … Continued
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Investors: SoCal Self-Storage Market Heating Up

One of the most historically overlooked asset classes for CRE investors has been self-storage, despite consistently delivering solid returns, even in times of market turbulence. Over the 20 years from 2000 to 2020, self-storage consistently outperformed all major real estate asset classes, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). That performance … Continued
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Industrial Tenants Gaining Leverage as Economic Uncertainty Persists

Industrial leasing and sales began to show signs of recovery and resilience in the third quarter of 2025, despite persistent economic uncertainty. Leasing volume nationwide surged to its highest point since early 2024, according to national platforms. Absorption rebounded as well, although the numbers vary widely by market. According to Commercial Cafe’s October 2025 Industrial … Continued
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Office Update: SoCal Office Leasing Markets a Mixed Bag

There is growing momentum in the office leasing market nationwide, with many markets seeing significant reductions in vacancy rates. In its September report, Yardi Matrix states that the national office vacancy rate stood at 18.7% as of August—down 80 basis points over the past 12 months. While that’s good news for the CRE industry, enthusiasm … Continued
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Broker Profile: Senior Vice President Greg Marx

Growing up and attending public schools in a blue-collar area of Escondido, California, Senior Vice President and Partner Greg Marx, SIOR of the San Diego office had trouble envisioning, as the saying goes, “how the other half lives.” That all changed when he enrolled at the University of San Diego (USD) at the urging of … Continued
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SBA Program Incentives and Updates Spur Loan Volume Increases

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it would be waiving most upfront fees for small manufacturers for the fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026). The hope was to empower more small manufacturers (defined by the North American Industry Classification System, NAICS, as Sectors 31, 32, and 33) by providing capital … Continued