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Chicago's office market may be turning a corner, and the latest transaction data is telling the story.   The sale of One North Wacker at approximately $400 per square foot marks a notable shift for Chicago's Class A office market, establishing a new high-end comparable and challenging assumptions about the city's office recovery.   “One North Wacker, just by the nature of its sale, has made people question, ‘Wow, I thought I had left Chicago for dead, and now look at this, $400 per SF,’” said Manus Clancy, LightBox Head of Data Strategy, in a recent @Bisnow article.   And Chicago isn't alone. @LightBoxRE Live data shows an uptick in Class A office listings across markets like Boston, Phoenix, and Philadelphia as owners test investor appetite.   Is this an early signal of renewed confidence in the office sector?   Read the full article: hubs.la/Q04CNHjk0 @CommercialRecap #CommercialRealEstate #CREInsights #OfficeMarket #CREData

The appraisal workflow is evolving. Join @LightBoxRE on November 5 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a live webinar exploring the latest Report Writer enhancements. See how LightBox is connecting property research, comp discovery, analysis, and reporting to help appraisers work more efficiently. Register now: hubs.la/Q04CkbX00 #CREAppraisal #CommercialRealEstate #CRETechnology

The economic outlook is getting darker. So why are big CRE deals still closing? And where?    This week, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker discuss a housing market under pressure, growing concerns over AI debt, and three possible scenarios for where CRE goes next.  But the data tells another story. LightBox tracked 36 transactions exceeding $100 million in the first three weeks of October. Meanwhile, a $550 million Chicago office sale is an encouraging sign for investor appetite beyond New York and San Francisco CBDs.    Plus: which metros are attracting early investor interest, why Class A trophy offices are in short supply, and what a Chicago project flipping from apartments back to office says about the market.    Is CRE headed for a deeper downturn, or are opportunities hiding in plain sight?  Listen Now: hubs.la/Q04C7YKk0 @LightBoxRE @dpcrocker @CommercialRecap #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CRETrends #CREInvesting #CREWeeklyDigest

2026 hasn't unfolded the way many expected. Higher rates, renewed inflation pressures, and uneven property performance have reshaped the CRE outlook. But where are opportunities emerging? Join LightBox's Dianne Crocker and Manus Clancy on November 4 at 2:00 p.m. ET for our Q3 2026 CRE Market Update and 2027 Outlook. Using exclusive LightBox data, they'll explore transaction trends, the year's biggest deals, who's buying and lending, the pricing reset, and where investment activity is gaining momentum. Get an early read on where CRE is headed, and what it could mean for your business in 2027. Register Now: hubs.la/Q04BXd5r0 @dpcrocker @CommercialRecap @LightBoxRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREMarketUpdate #CREInsights

Tomorrow: Build vs. Buy Appraisal Intelligence Your AI model extracted the appraisal data. Now what? Turning that data into trusted intelligence requires consistent definitions, source traceability, validation, review workflows, and a way to put the information to work across the lending lifecycle. Join us tomorrow, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. ET, for a practical look at the build-versus-buy decision and see @LightBoxRE Fundamentals in action. Last chance to register: hubs.la/Q04BNwgk0

When markets stop making sense, follow the data trail. Hot inflation. Rising then falling Treasury yields. Growing anxiety over AI credit risk. Not exactly the combo investors are used to seeing. In Episode 119 of the #CREWeeklyDigest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down why the 10-year fell even as inflation heated up, and what a broader repricing of AI debt could mean for CMBS and CRE lending. Then comes the Data Dive: fresh @LightBoxRE repeat-sale analysis shows just how wide the value divide has become. Industrial led with 35% appreciation, while office remained at –13%. From the deal headlines, the hosts lean into a $550M Chicago office deal, improving leasing activity in major metros, and student housing investments show that capital is on the hunt for ROI potential. Plus, a CRE 101 lesson on: what a 100-basis-point increase in cap rates really means for property values. Chaotic market. The calculus behind deals shifting. Listen Now: hubs.la/Q04BqlXk0 A special shoutout to loyal listeners Logan D. Freeman and Anthony Blanco for being part of the conversation! @CommercialRecap @dpcrocker #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CRETrends

Building appraisal data extraction is one thing. Creating a trusted, scalable intelligence capability is another.  For CRE lenders evaluating build vs. buy, the decision goes well beyond the AI model.  Join @LightBoxRE on Wednesday, October 21 to explore what an internal build really requires, from CRE-specific logic and validation to governance, integrations, support, and ongoing maintenance.  Register Now: hubs.la/Q04BpYQG0 #CRELending #CommercialRealEstate #AI #CRE

@LightBoxRE is heading to CREtech New York, October 20-21 at the Javits Center. As owners, developers, investors, brokers, and technology leaders come together to explore the future of commercial real estate, we're looking forward to conversations about how better data and technology are driving smarter investment decisions. From identifying and evaluating opportunities with LightBox Live for Investors to accessing comprehensive property, ownership, transaction, and market intelligence through the LightBox Data Platform, we're helping CRE professionals turn data into actionable insights. Attending CREtech? Connect with Noah Ackerman, Connor Cleves, Shannon Haggerty, Doug Murphy, and Rui Lin to learn how LightBox can support your investment strategies and workflows. #CREtechNewYork #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #PropTech #CREtech #RealEstateInnovation

LightBox is looking forward to joining the Environmental Professionals Organization of Connecticut (EPOC) for its 2026 Annual Dinner Meeting on October 15 at the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, CT. Justin Pirrello will be attending and connecting with environmental professionals to discuss the latest LightBox products, enhancements, and solutions supporting environmental due diligence workflows. Attending? Connect with Justin to learn what's new and how @LightBoxRE can support your business. #EPOC #EnvironmentalDueDiligence

@LightBoxRE is heading to the Northwest Remediation Conference on October 20 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center in Tacoma, Washington. Shauna Ritter will be on-site at Table #17, connecting with environmental professionals and sharing how LightBox Live brings environmental data, historical resources, property intelligence, and mapping tools together in one connected workspace to streamline environmental due diligence. Attending? Stop by Table #17 to connect with Shauna and learn more. Get Started Today: hubs.la/Q04B3h1s0 #NorthwestRemediationConference #EnvironmentalDueDiligence

More properties are hitting the market. But are more deals getting done? The September LightBox CRE Activity Index rose 9% to 129.1, signaling renewed commercial real estate activity heading into Q4. But the numbers tell a more complicated story: - Commercial property listings: +24% - Phase I Environmental Site Assessments: −5% - Lender appraisals: −13% Sellers are re-engaging, but financing and due diligence activity aren't keeping pace. The result? A widening gap between properties entering the market and transactions advancing toward closing. As Q4 gets underway, the question isn't whether there's activity in CRE. It's whether buyers, sellers, and lenders can find the economics to turn that activity into completed deals. Explore the September CRE Activity Index and what the latest data signals for the months ahead. Read the blog: hubs.la/Q04B2-9R0 #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CREMarketTrends

Is commercial real estate finally singing the blues? Rising rates, weakening sentiment, and tougher financing conditions are testing CRE's resilience. But the latest data tells a more complicated story.  In Episode 118 of the #CREWeeklyDigest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down: - CRE's mixed signals: LightBox's September Activity Index jumped 9%, driven by a 24% surge in listings, while lender appraisals fell 13%.  - Retail's surprising run: Nine-figure shopping center deals are accelerating, including a $500 million-plus acquisition in Birmingham.  - Office leasing's winners and losers: Major tenant moves in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco reveal a mix of opportunities and potential CMBS risks.  Plus, a sidebar on how the popularity of GLP-1 medications could reshape in-demand retail. Are these signs of continued resilience or cracks forming beneath the surface?  Listen Now: hubs.la/Q04zQWC70   @dpcrocker @CommercialRecap @LightBoxRE #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CRETrends #CapitalMarkets #CREData

The 10-year Treasury has just hit its highest level since 2002. And the data that should be slowing it down, isn't. CRE deal math is getting tougher, and refinancing pressure is building. So why is capital still moving? In Episode 117 of the #CREWeeklyDigest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down why cooling inflation and weakening consumer confidence haven't stopped the "runaway train" in bond yields, and what that means for the Fed's October decision, just days before the midterms. In this week's Data Dive, preliminary September transaction activity shows a modest dip from August, although that gap will close as more deals get reported in the weeks ahead. The hosts highlight a wave of multifamily trades from the Chicago metro to Puget Sound to the Bay Area, a bold construction bet in a weak Tempe market, and why continued development financing, even as rates surge, is a reason for cautious optimism in Q4. Plus, what could the September @LightBoxRE CRE Activity Index tell us about the momentum behind dealmaking, and where transactions are headed next?   Listen Now: hubs.la/Q04z359F0 @dpcrocker @CommercialRecap #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CRETrends #CRECapitalMarkets #CREData

@LightBoxRE is looking forward to joining the North Carolina Environmental Conference on October 6-7 in Winston-Salem, bringing together environmental professionals from across North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic region. Mike Gandolfo will be on-site representing LightBox and connecting with attendees about environmental due diligence, evolving industry challenges, and the tools helping environmental professionals streamline research and make more informed decisions. We look forward to seeing you in Winston-Salem. Learn more about NCEC: hubs.la/Q04y_cDZ0 #NCEC #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #EnvironmentalProfessionals #NCEC2026

@LightBoxRE is looking forward to joining ASTM's October 2026 Committee Week in Jacksonville, Florida, October 5–7. Mike Costello, Jen Hardy, and Calvin McDonald will be attending the E50 Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action sessions at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. We look forward to connecting with industry professionals and discussing the latest developments shaping environmental assessment and risk management. @ASTMIntl

Natural hazard risk is becoming financial risk.   Across commercial real estate, flooding, wildfire, extreme heat, and severe storms are increasingly being viewed through a financial lens. The question is no longer simply whether a property is exposed, but what that exposure could mean for insurance, financing, operating costs, asset value, and future marketability.   Our latest @LightBoxRE Insights article explores how natural hazard risk is evolving across CRE and what that shift means for environmental due diligence and the consultants helping clients navigate it.   Read more: hubs.la/Q04yF8mr0   #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #NaturalHazardRisk

The 10-year Treasury just spiked past 5% again.  And for CRE, triage is underway: who’s fine, who’s in trouble, and who’s stuck in the middle hoping for improvement. In Episode 116 of the #CREWeeklyDigest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down a wild week for rates and what it means for borrowers staring down nearly $300 billion in multifamily maturities this year. But zoom out, and this is a market that is more hyper-local than ever. Reporting from the CREW Network Convention in Miami, Dianne shares highlights from Rebecca Rockey’s market keynote, plus a conversation with AEI Consultants’ Holly Neber on why investors should be scrutinizing climate risk data in their underwriting just as closely as insurers already are. Meanwhile, LightBox data and a fresh round of transactions show real momentum building in Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Plus, a $101 million multifamily acquisition that just resolved for $65 million, a previous of what distressed sales may start to look like, and CMBS data that adds real context to the multifamily doom-and-gloom headlines. Listen Now: hubs.la/Q04ykXVB0 @dpcrocker @CommercialRecap @LightBoxRE #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CRETrends #CREData #Multifamily

Heading to the 2026 AVIP Vapor Intrusion Conference? So are we. Todd Elmore will be on-site representing @LightBoxRE and connecting with environmental professionals about the evolving challenges shaping vapor intrusion and environmental due diligence. Stop by to connect with Todd and learn how LightBox Live brings trusted environmental data, historical resources, and workflow tools together to help environmental professionals research properties, streamline due diligence, and move projects forward with confidence. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando. #AVIPFL26 #AVIP #AVIPConference #AVIP2026 #EnvironmentalDueDiligence