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CBRE: U.S. Commercial Real Estate Prices Show Signs of Stabilization

DALLAS—Commercial real estate prices are showing signs of stabilizing as inflation moderates and the Federal Reserve nears the end of its interest rate hiking cycle, according to a new CBRE survey.

The CBRE survey, which tracks pricing trends for major property types in the United States, found that capitalization rates have begun to level off after climbing sharply in the second half of 2022 as investors adjust to the new, higher-rate environment. Overall, commercial real estate pricing appears poised to stabilize in the second half of 2023, with office property values delayed until early 2024.

“We are starting to see signs of stabilization in the investment market after a period of rapid cap rate increases,” said Tom Edwards, global president of valuation and advisory services for CBRE. “If inflation stays under control and the Fed does not continue to lift rates, investor confidence should improve, leading to more stable pricing and increased liquidity by mid-2024.”

CBRE’s survey, which examined investment sentiment on market conditions and capitalization rates for stabilized properties, disclosed several key findings. Capitalization rates—often referred to as cap rates—measure property returns by dividing the annual income by the sale price. A lower cap rate generally indicates a higher value.

  • Retail cap rates rose the least, supported by strong fundamentals, income growth, and pricing.
  • Multifamily cap rates also rose modestly, though oversupply concerns linger in some markets.
  • Industrial cap rates expanded moderately, reflecting more conservative underwriting.
  • Office cap rates increased the most as investors sought larger discounts due to persistent challenges in the sector.

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