The latest Burns + CRE Daily Fear and Greed Index shows investor sentiment strengthening, with capital access improving for the first time in the survey’s history.
By Nina Dale via CRE Daily.com
The Q425 JBREC + CRE Daily Fear and Greed Index is now available, offering a detailed look at how commercial real estate investors are navigating a market marked by improving credit conditions, shifting asset values, and mixed expectations for 2026.
This quarter’s index rose to 58, signaling modest expansion across CRE and marking the strongest reading of the year. Retail continues to lead, office has exited contraction for the first time, and capital access improved across every sector.
Highlights include:
- Investor outlook softened for 2026. Expectations fell across every sector except retail as interest rates, uncertainty, and regulatory pressures weigh on sentiment.
- Distress is set to rise. 73% of multifamily investors and 54% of office investors expect more distressed deals over the next six months.
- Liquidity is improving. For the first time in survey history, more investors say capital is getting easier—not harder—to access.
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