Even with stretches of volatility in 2025, it was clear to many of our industry experts that capital and confidence had returned to the market in a way not seen in several years. That sets the stage for what could be a stronger and perhaps smoother 2026, one marked by conviction in fundamentals rather than cautious optimism. You can read all about it in our 2026 Market Forecast, which features a distinguished list of commercial real estate experts and predictions on everything from leasing and lending to affordable housing, energy and capital markets.
You can read all about it in our 2025 Market Forecast, which features predictions and insights from some of the state’s leading voices in commercial real estate.
Real Estate NJ’s 2026 Market Forecast
Owners Council Q&A: Mark Shearer
We are seeing more tours from brand name companies with great credit, but decision makers still aren’t ready to make a commitment. Liquidity is coming back into the market; Amazon is back in the market. Construction starts are down and the fundamentals are improving but there is still uncertainty in the market.