Office Conversions in 2026: Where Adaptive Reuse Actually Works

Office conversions are one of the most talked-about ideas in commercial real estate, but they are not a universal solution for vacant office buildings. The basic concept is appealing: take underused office space and convert it into apartments, hotels, life sciences space, schools, self-storage or another use. In theory, conversions can reduce office vacancy, add … Read more

Industrial Real Estate in 2026: Big-Box Leasing Is Back, but Risks Remain

Industrial real estate entered 2026 with a stronger leasing backdrop, but the sector is not returning to the ultra-tight conditions of the pandemic logistics boom. After several years of supply-chain disruption, e-commerce expansion, inventory recalibration and new warehouse construction, industrial fundamentals are normalizing. Leasing is rebounding, big-box demand is improving, and rent growth is returning … Read more