Q1 2026 CRE Market Update: From Stabilization to Expansion
The commercial real estate market is demonstrating clear signs of recovery in Q1 2026. Key indicators — rate stabilization, rising sales volume, cap rate compression, and positive pricing across all asset classes — signal a shift into expansion mode.
Vestar Triggers Two AZ State Land Auctions
The $65 billion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plant in North Phoenix remains a magnet for development. The Phoenix Business Journal reports retail giant Vestar is hoping to build on two parcels totaling about 340 acres of Arizona State Land (ASLD) near the factory. The interest from Vestar turns into a request and that request triggers ... The post Vestar Triggers Two AZ State Land Auctions appeared first on Connect CRE .
Madera Residential Picks Up Grand Prairie Rental Community
TDI offloaded the 283-unit Jefferson Cove in Grand Prairie. Madera Residential was the buyer. Newmark’s Brian Murphy, Brian O’Boyle, Jr. and Richard Furr represented TDI in the transaction. Newmark’s Purvesh Gosalia arranged acquisition financing for Madera. Jefferson Cove, completed in 2024, is positioned within the Mansfield/Grand Prairie corridor, one of the fastest-growing areas in the ... The post Madera Residential Picks Up Grand Prairie Rental Community appeared first on Connect C
CMBS Special Servicing Rate Dips in February, but Retail Sees Big Increase
The Trepp CMBS Special Servicing Rate declined modestly by 18 basis points in February to 10.73%. The decline resulted from seven office and three mixed-use loans transferring out of special servicing, but was nearly negated by a large retail loan’s transfer to special servicing. February saw large and mixed movements across property types. The mixed‑use rate decreased ... The post CMBS Special Servicing Rate Dips in February, but Retail Sees Big Increase appeared first on Connect CRE .
Return to Lender: Week of March 12, 2026
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Parkspring Breaks Ground on 240-Unit Fredericksburg Apartment Complex
Parkspring Multifamily is set to break ground on The Lucille, a 240-unit Class A garden-style apartment community on Friendship Lane just west of Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas. The community will feature 240 residences across 156 one-bedroom and 84 two-bedroom homes. Community amenities will include a pool, fitness center, upscale clubroom, game room with golf simulator, ... The post Parkspring Breaks Ground on 240-Unit Fredericksburg Apartment Complex appeared first on Connect CRE
Savills’ Eastdil Acquisition Builds Market Exposure for Both Firms
All systems were a go for the Wednesday revelation that a $1.1 billion deal for Savills’ acquisition of Eastdil Secured had been agreed upon. The London-based real estate advisory firm released fourth quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday, demonstrating a 6 percent increase in revenue growth year-over-year. Ahead of the earnings announcement, Savills’ stock lost 7.59 […]