Inflation is back in the spotlight. Treasury yields are climbing. Geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on markets. So why is commercial real estate still holding up? In Episode 101 of the #CREWeeklyDigest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down: - Inflation's highest reading in three years and what it means for rates - The Fed's first meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh - Growing scrutiny of AI and data center investments - Key takeaways from the CREFC conference - The latest @LightBoxRE CRE Activity Index, which remained strong at 126.6 - Major deals across industrial, office, manufacturing, and mixed-use development The macro backdrop remains challenging, but CRE continues to demonstrate resilience where many expected weakness. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: hubs.la/Q04lfjLX0 @CommercialRecap @dpcrocker #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #RealEstateInvesting #CapitalMarkets #CREFinance #DataCenters #IndustrialRealEstate #DataAnalytics #CRETechnology

As natural hazard and resilience considerations become part of mainstream real estate evaluation, environmental professionals have an opportunity to stay ahead of evolving property risk discussions. Natural Hazard data in @LightBoxRE Live reflects LightBox’s continued investment in helping environmental professionals address changing diligence expectations through integrated workflows, broader datasets, and connected property insight. With Natural Hazard screening, environmental professionals can:   - Support conversations around resilience, site selection, and hazard exposure - Help clients evaluate broader property risk earlier in transactions - Incorporate hazard screening into diligence workflows before it becomes an expected practice Join our webinar on Tuesday, June 16 to learn about the ASTM Property Resilience Assessment (PRA) guide, see the new Natural Hazard data firsthand, and explore how you can incorporate hazard screening into client advisory discussions. Register Now: hubs.la/Q04l58r40 #NaturalHazardData #DueDiligence #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #LightBoxLive #PropertyRisk #PropertyResearch #CityDirectories

How much time does commercial real estate still lose to fragmented data, disconnected workflows, and manual processes? In Episode 100 of the #CREWeeklyDigest, @LightBoxRE CEO Eric Frank shares his vision for a more connected CRE ecosystem where professionals spend less time hunting for information and more time creating value. "The user in the commercial real estate ecosystem should have the same expectation of simplicity and efficiency that they have in every other part of their life." Watch the clip below and hear why reducing friction, connecting data, and streamlining workflows are becoming table stakes for the industry. 🎙️ Listen to the full Episode 100 now: hubs.la/Q04kYCWh0 #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #PropTech #AI #DataAnalytics #CRETechnology

As property risk discussions evolve, @LightBoxRE continues investing in new datasets and workflow enhancements that help environmental professionals deliver broader insight during due diligence. Natural Hazard data is the latest addition to that expanding ecosystem inside LightBox Live. Looking for ways to stand out in a competitive market? Natural Hazard data helps environmental professionals deliver broader property risk insight alongside environmental due diligence workflows, with integrated maps and a client-ready PDF report. With Natural Hazard screening, you can: - Differentiate Phase I ESA and PCA deliverables with broader property risk context - Provide additional insight clients increasingly expect - Support more informed acquisition and investment discussions   Join our webinar on Tuesday, June 16 to learn about the ASTM Property Resilience Assessment (PRA) guide, see the new Natural Hazard data firsthand, and explore how firms can differentiate their diligence offerings with integrated hazard screening. Register Now: hubs.la/Q04kw2sC0 #NaturalHazardData #DueDiligence #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #LightBoxLive #PropertyRisk #PropertyResearch #CityDirectories

100 episodes. Countless market cycles, deals, data points, and industry conversations. For this special milestone edition of the #CREWeeklyDigest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker sit down with LightBox CEO Eric Frank to discuss how technology, AI, and connected data are transforming commercial real estate. From the origins of @LightBoxRE to the launch of LightBox Live, this conversation explores what's changing across investment sales, lending, underwriting, valuation, and portfolio management, and what CRE professionals need to know to stay ahead. Eric also makes a compelling case for why natural hazard and environmental data is no longer a late-stage deal surprise but a front-line decision tool and how having that data connected and in context changes everything for investors and lenders. If you've ever wondered where commercial real estate technology is headed next, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Episode 100 is available now: hubs.la/Q04kkFZm0 @dpcrocker @CommercialRecap #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #PropTech #AI #DataAnalytics #CRETechnology

Natural hazard screening can help firms expand their diligence offerings and provide broader property risk insight to clients. The upcoming Natural Hazard data experience is designed to help environmental professionals integrate hazard screening directly into existing diligence workflows with practical Stage 1 screening data and client-ready outputs. With integrated hazard screening, firms can: - Expand diligence-related offerings without building entirely new workflows - Support ASTM Property Resilience Assessment (PRA)-aligned Stage 1 screening - Deliver repeatable hazard screening more efficiently across projects Built directly into @LightBoxRE Live, Natural Hazard data is designed to help firms incorporate hazard screening alongside the environmental and property data they already use every day. Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for a live webinar covering ASTM PRA guidance, a live product demo, and practical ways to incorporate hazard screening into your practice. Register for the webinar: hubs.la/Q04jC2nr0 #NaturalHazardData #DueDiligence #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #LightBoxLive #PropertyRisk #PropertyResearch #CityDirectories

Oil prices cooled. Treasury yields eased. Equity markets pushed back toward record highs. For CRE, this week finally felt a little different. On Ep. 99 of the #CREWeeklyDigest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down: - Why the latest Fed research challenges the “extend and pretend” narrative - What LightBox transaction data says about smaller deals gaining momentum - The $69B AvalonBay Equity Residential merger - Why student housing keeps attracting massive capital - The growing wave of office-to-resi conversions going national - And why Midwest multifamily markets are quietly outperforming Plus: hotel deals showing signs of life and a Slice of Life discussion on everyone’s first new car. Listen now: hubs.la/Q04jn6220 @LightBoxRE @CommercialRecap @dpcrocker #Multifamily #OfficeSpace #StudentHousing #CapitalMarkets #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CREData #CRENews #RealEstateData

Over the past year, @LightBoxRE has continued expanding LightBox Live with new workflows, new datasets, and new tools designed to support evolving environmental due diligence needs: from AI-powered geocoding and Fire & Emergency Incidents data to digitized City Directories integrated directly into the platform. Natural Hazard data is the next step in that evolution. Some environmental professionals are proactively adding hazard screening to their diligence offering to bring more value to clients, differentiate their reports, and lead broader property risk discussions earlier in the transaction process. The upcoming Natural Hazard Report is designed to help environmental professionals: - Expand diligence offerings with integrated hazard screening designed to support ASTM Property Resilience Assessment (PRA)-aligned Stage 1 workflows. - Differentiate due diligence reports with broader property risk context that helps clients make more informed acquisition and investment decisions. - Lead broader property risk discussions earlier in the transaction process. Built directly into LightBox Live, Natural Hazard data includes integrated maps and is readily available within the same platform professionals already use for environmental and property research. Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for a webinar covering ASTM PRA guidance, a live product demo, and practical ways to incorporate hazard screening into your practice. Register Now: hubs.la/Q04jgpFR0 #NaturalHazardData #DueDiligence #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #LightBoxLive #PropertyRisk #PropertyResearch #CityDirectories

@LightBoxRE is proud to sponsor the 2026 Lee & Associates Summit, taking place June 8-9 in Nashville. Stop by Booth #7 to connect with the LightBox team and see how our end-to-end solutions help CRE professionals uncover new business opportunities, streamline due diligence, and deliver compliant, accurate reports. We’re looking forward to two days of valuable conversations, industry insights, and connecting with leaders across commercial real estate. Message Tanya Ball or Greg Kaiser to schedule time to meet on-site. #LeeSummit2026 #CRE #LightBoxCRE #CapitalMarkets #CommercialRealEstate @LeeAssociatesRE

Ownership data is often fragmented across entities, making it difficult to understand who is actually active in a market, where capital is moving, and how portfolios are evolving over time. Join @LightBoxRE for two live 30-minute webinars exploring how Corporate Owner and True Owner help CRE professionals connect fragmented ownership records into actionable intelligence. Tuesday, June 9 | 2:00 pm ET Corporate Owner for Market Analysis: Learn how to uncover competitive positioning, identify expansion signals, and analyze investor and operator behavior across markets and asset types. Thursday, June 11 | 2:00 pm ET Corporate Owner for Portfolio Analysis: See how to evaluate portfolio composition, risk exposure, property value trends, and company-level portfolio strategies. Whether you’re evaluating acquisition targets, tracking competitors, or identifying growth opportunities, these sessions will show how ownership intelligence can support faster, more confident decisions. Register now to attend both webinars: hubs.la/Q04j3ptR0

Markets were anything but calm this week. The 10-year Treasury pushed toward 4.70%, oil hovered near $110 per barrel, and hotter inflation data rattled investors again. But while headlines turned negative, CRE kept producing signals of resilience. This week, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down: - Why this market selloff could actually be a buying opportunity for CRE debt investors - The growing debate around future Fed rate hikes - Why retail sentiment at ICSC was surprisingly upbeat - Miami office rents topping $200 PSF - Record-setting office deals in Nashville, Manhattan, and Dallas - The accelerating wave of office-to-resi conversions Plus, a Memorial Day Slice of Life featuring Hamptons garage rentals, above-ground pools, and childhood castor oil memories. Listen now on all major podcast platforms: hubs.la/Q04hFdYH0 @LightBoxRE @CommercialRecap @dpcrocker #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CREData #CRENews #RealEstateData

What’s shaping CRE this week? - Sticky inflation and rising Treasury yields - Climate risk moving into valuation discussions - Continued office repricing in major markets - Debt markets staying active despite volatility The latest @LightBoxRE Signal breaks down the trends, risks, and market signals influencing commercial real estate decision-making right now. Read the full analysis: hubs.la/Q04h17DD0 #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CRENews #RealEstateInvesting #CapitalMarkets #PropTech #EconomicOutlook #ClimateRisk

Markets are flashing warning signs again. Hot CPI and PPI prints pushed Treasury yields higher, oil remains elevated and talk of potential Fed hikes is back on the table. Yet equities keep rallying, and CRE activity continues to hold up. On this week’s episode of the #CREWeekl Digest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker discuss: - Why this market feels eerily similar to 2000 - What the latest @LightBoxRE data says about CRE transaction activity - Fresh lender sentiment from the MBA of New York Real Estate Summit - Major office, logistics, and multifamily deals shaping the market - And a nostalgic Slice of Life about the prehistoric CRE workflows of the pre-email era Listen now: hubs.la/Q04gN8gF0 @CommercialRecap @dpcrocker #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREData #CRENews #RealEstateData #RealEstateFinance #Multifamily #OfficeMarket #CapitalMarkets #IndustrialRealEstate #CREFinance #PropTech #EconomicOutlook

We’re heading to @ICSC Las Vegas next week. From May 18–20, the LightBox team will be on-site connecting with CRE professionals, investors, and data leaders navigating today’s retail and commercial real estate market. At @LightBoxRE, we help the industry move faster with trusted property intelligence, ownership and transaction data, market insights, and workflow solutions that support smarter underwriting, due diligence, and investment decisions. If you’re looking to unlock deeper market visibility and accelerate deal-making, let’s connect in Vegas. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04gwB3J0 #ICSCVegas #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #RetailRealEstate #PropertyData #LightBox

CRE keeps defying gravity. In Episode 96 of The CRE Weekly Digest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down why today’s market feels like a game of Jenga: elevated Treasury yields, $100 oil, geopolitical uncertainty, and yet CRE activity keeps moving higher. This week: - The @LightBoxRE CRE Activity Index hit 125 in April, the strongest reading since 2022 - Office leasing gains momentum in D.C. and Lower Manhattan - New development projects continue moving forward across the U.S. - Seattle property listings jumped 30% year over year in Q1 Is CRE proving more resilient than expected? Listen now: hubs.la/Q04fZSGb0 @CommercialRecap @dpcrocker #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREData #CRENews #RealEstateData #OfficeMarket #CapitalMarkets #CREFinance #PropTech #EconomicOutlook

Nothing lines up right now. Treasury yields rose to 4.40 Oil just hit $120 AI spending is under scrutiny And equities are still near all-time highs So what does it mean for CRE? In Episode 95 of The CRE Weekly Digest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker unpack a market full of contradictions and what they’re watching most closely. Key takeaways: - CRE activity is holding steady, with only slight softening in larger deals - Office demand just hit its highest level since 2020, led by NYC and SF - Multifamily continues to benefit from limited supply and strong fundamentals - Chicago is gaining momentum, with environmental due diligence activity up 24 percent last year and 8 percent in Q1 Plus, is the AI trade starting to show cracks, and what could that mean for capital markets? Listen now to get ahead of the signals that matter most. hubs.la/Q04fb0S_0 @dpcrocker @CommercialRecap @LightBoxRE #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #CREData #CapitalMarkets #Multifamily #OfficeMarket

The @LightBoxRE team is heading to Austin for the 2026 @CBRE Multifamily Summit. LightBox is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of this year’s event, bringing together leading multifamily owners, operators, and investors to discuss where the market is headed and how deals are evolving. If you’re attending, make sure to catch Eric Frank, CEO of LightBox, on the main stage after lunch on Tuesday, May 12, where he'll share an exciting announcement you won’t want to miss! We look forward to connecting in Austin. Message a member of our team to schedule time to meet while on-site. Discover how LightBox can support your deal-making with powerful data and insights: hubs.la/Q04d-m5N0 @cbrecapitalmkts #CBREMultifamily #Multifamily #CRE #CapitalMarkets #CBREMultifamilySummit #PropTech #Brokers #Investors #Developers #CommercialRealEstate

CRE isn’t slowing down, even as uncertainty lingers. This week, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down a market caught in between: - Oil holding near $100 and rates staying higher for longer - The LightBox CRE Activity Index at 117, still in expansion territory - Bank CRE delinquencies improving, with some down over 40% year over year - A wave of capital flowing into medical office, REIT take-privates, and new development And yet, there are signals to watch. Consumer sentiment just hit one of its lowest readings on record, CRE outlook surveys are turning cautious, and deal activity may be softening at the margins. So what’s really happening? A market that feels stuck on the surface, but is quietly building momentum underneath. Listen to Episode 94: hubs.la/Q04drx7K0 @CommercialRecap @dpcrocker

Did you know? Chicago is the 3rd largest Phase I ESA market in the U.S. with a 2025 growth rate of 24%. Attention Chicago environmental professionals and lenders. LightBox is headed your way on Tuesday, May 5. Join us for a focused morning of market intelligence and innovation. We’ll share a pulse check on national and regional market conditions, powered by LightBox’s proprietary performance metrics, along with a near-term outlook for environmental due diligence. Attendees will receive a timely one-page market snapshot featuring the fastest-growing metros in their market, the latest industry stats for benchmarking company performance, and broader CRE insights on top lenders and investors. We’ll also offer a behind-the-scenes look at the data and tools driving modern due diligence, including an exclusive preview of @LightBoxRE's product vision and roadmap. Enjoy breakfast, connect with peers, and engage directly with industry experts in a forward-looking conversation about what’s next. No cost to attend. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today: hubs.la/Q04cBLY30 #CRE #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #RealEstate #Lending #RiskManagement #LightBoxRoadshow

CRE started the year with momentum. Then came another round of uncertainty. So why hasn’t the market flinched? In Episode 93 of The CRE Weekly Digest, Manus Clancy sits down with Joe McBride of SitusAMC to unpack what is really happening across lending, capital flows, and deal activity. - Despite headlines around private credit stress and geopolitical volatility, CRE is showing resilience: - Lenders targeting 30 to 40 percent growth this year - Nearly $30B in transactions supported by SitusAMC in 2025, up 44 percent - Continued deal flow even as markets absorb new shocks They also dig into: - Why CRE credit is not the same as corporate private equity risk - How AI is likely to boost productivity, not trigger a SaaS collapse - The role of demographics and data centers as long-term tailwinds - What could derail the market if conditions shift The setup for CRE is stronger than it looks. But the margin for error may be thin. Listen Now: hubs.la/Q04cxVVv0 #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CREFinance #CapitalMarkets #PrivateCredit #MarketVolatility #CREWeeklyDigest @CommercialRecap