Navigating the Commercial Real Estate Market During Challenging Times
The U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market is facing significant challenges in 2024, as highlighted by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) in its annual report. With rising vacancy rates, declining office property values, high interest rates, and the looming threat of an economic slowdown, the CRE sector stands at a precarious juncture. This situation is compounded by the fact that CRE constitutes the largest loan category for nearly half of U.S. banks, making the sector's stability a matter of national financial concern.