May 2025 CRE Market Insights – Stay Ahead in a Shifting Landscape 🏙️
- Aya Hojadova

- Jun 21
- 1 min read
The latest National Association of REALTORS® Commercial Real Estate Market Insights report highlights evolving trends across key asset sectors:
Office Sector
Demand remained flat in April, holding vacancy at a record-high 14% for the sector.
Class A offices continued to falter, while Classes B and C showed modest resilience.
Retail Sector
Tight market conditions persisted, with stable vacancy and minimal new supply.
Industrial Sector
Rising vacancy rates slowed rent growth, signaling a cooling off.
Multifamily Sector
Stands out as the most resilient — annual absorption jumped 22% to over 544,000 units. Despite being outpaced slightly by supply, vacancy stayed steady at 8%, with rent growth near 1.1%
What This Means for Investors & Business Owners:
Tight retail conditions still favor well-positioned centers.
Industrial spaces call for selective investment as market cools.
Multifamily remains a top performer, attracting steady demand.
Office fundamentals are shaky, but quality and location still matter — select markets are outperforming.
DL&A Commercial Group, powered by Coldwell Banker Commercial®, is here to help you navigate this nuanced CRE environment. Whether you’re acquiring, leasing, or repositioning assets, our expertise ensures you're aligned with current market dynamics.
🔗 View full report & insights: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/may-2025-commercial-real-estate-market-insights




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