Top Issues in Real Estate 2025

  1. Political Uncertainty : With elections in over Here are the top 10 factors expected to impact real estate in 2025: Political Uncertainty : With elections in over 70 countries, including the U.S., upcoming political shifts could bring changes in regulations, trade, corporate taxes, and policies on immigration and sustainability. In the U.S., there may be new debates on rent caps for corporate landlords or changes to 1031 like-kind exchanges. This climate of unpredictability could make real estate transactions more complex, with investors potentially delaying decisions while awaiting clearer signals on growth, inflation, and interest rates. High Financing Costs : While interest rates have started to decline, they remain relatively high, keeping buyers cautious. With market valuations complex, many sellers hesitate to list, and buyers remain wary of high prices. A significant increase in distressed asset sales may still be anticipated due to maturing loans, yet CRE predicts ...