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06/26/2026

“Banks are back, baby.”

That headline says what the data has been quietly building toward all year.

In Episode 103 of the , Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down what’s driving strong momentum in bank lending, and why forces are mobilizing for a stronger 2H if certain conditions hold.

The team also covers:
- Why lower oil prices and easing Treasury yields could deliver tailwinds for CRE
- The biggest transactions shaping the market
- Major office-to-residential conversions and development bets signaling long-term confidence
- Why Manus is telling everyone to take their vacations now, before H2 kicks into gear

If banks are back and LightBox market metrics keep pointing to building momentum, buckle up for a busier H2.

Listen Now: https://hubs.la/Q04mNdPH0

Markets spent another week proving that nothing is straightforward in 2026. Oil prices retreated close to pre-war levels, the 10-year Treasury eased to ...

06/22/2026

Natural Hazard data is now live!

Starting today, environmental professionals can access Natural Hazard data directly within LightBox Live.

Built specifically for environmental due diligence workflows, Natural Hazard data brings hazard screening, integrated maps, contextual property insight, and a client-ready PDF report into the same workflow as environmental and property research.

Now you can:
- Expand diligence-related offerings with integrated hazard screening designed to support ASTM PRA-aligned Stage 1 workflows.
- Deliver broader property risk insight that helps reports stand apart and supports more informed property discussions.
- Support client conversations around resilience, site selection, and potential hazard exposure earlier in the transaction process.

Natural Hazard data is now available in LightBox Live for qualifying orders placed today and moving forward.

Learn More: https://hubs.la/Q04mbw6F0

06/18/2026

Could peace in the Middle East become the catalyst CRE has been waiting for?

This week on the , Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down a market pulled in two directions: optimism around a U.S.-Iran agreement pushed oil prices lower, Treasury yields down, and equities higher, before a new Fed’s latest hold and a new communication style under Chair Kevin Warsh cooled the mood.

The episode explores:
- Why lower energy prices could be a major tailwind for CRE
- What shifting Fed signals mean for investors
- The top U.S. markets for Phase I ESA growth, an early indicator of investor interest
- San Francisco's largest office lease in eight years
- Major industrial acquisitions in Florida and Arizona
- A record-setting senior housing sale in Scottsdale

Plus, a reminder that in commercial real estate, hope is not a strategy.

Listen now: https://hubs.la/Q04l-lfr0

This week’s CRE Weekly Digest opens at a potential turning point. When the episode was taped, markets were rallying on hopes for a U.S.-Iran breakthrough. ...

06/12/2026

Inflation is back in the spotlight. Treasury yields are climbing. Geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on markets.

So why is commercial real estate still holding up?

In Episode 101 of the , Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down:
- Inflation's highest reading in three years and what it means for rates
- The Fed's first meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh
- Growing scrutiny of AI and data center investments
- Key takeaways from the CREFC conference
- The latest LightBox CRE Activity Index, which remained strong at 126.6
- Major deals across industrial, office, manufacturing, and mixed-use development

The macro backdrop remains challenging, but CRE continues to demonstrate resilience where many expected weakness.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: https://hubs.la/Q04lfbYl0

Markets felt stuck in a familiar loop this week. Inflation climbed to its highest level in three years, Treasury yields pushed higher, geopolitical ...

06/05/2026

100 episodes. Countless market cycles, deals, data points, and industry conversations.

For this special milestone edition of the , Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker sit down with LightBox CEO Eric Frank to discuss how technology, AI, and connected data are transforming commercial real estate.

From the origins of LightBox to the launch of LightBox Live, this conversation explores what's changing across investment sales, lending, underwriting, valuation, and portfolio management, and what CRE professionals need to know to stay ahead. Eric also makes a compelling case for why natural hazard and environmental data is no longer a late-stage deal surprise but a front-line decision tool and how having that data connected and in context changes everything for investors and lenders.

If you've ever wondered where commercial real estate technology is headed next, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Episode 100 is available now: https://hubs.la/Q04kkHC80

To mark the 100th episode of the CRE Weekly Digest, co-hosts Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker welcomed LightBox CEO Eric Frank for ...

05/29/2026

Oil prices cooled. Treasury yields eased. Equity markets pushed back toward record highs.

For CRE, this week finally felt a little different.

On Ep. 99 of the , Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down:
- Why the latest Fed research challenges the “extend and pretend” narrative
- What LightBox transaction data says about smaller deals gaining momentum
- The $69B AvalonBay + Equity Residential merger
- Why student housing keeps attracting massive capital
- The growing wave of office-to-resi conversions going national
- And why Midwest multifamily markets are quietly outperforming

Plus: hotel deals showing signs of life and a Slice of Life discussion on everyone’s first new car.

Listen now: https://hubs.la/Q04jlQ4L0

Markets finally caught a break this week. Oil prices slipped back below $100, the 10-year Treasury eased toward 4.45%, and ...

05/22/2026

Markets were anything but calm this week.

The 10-year Treasury pushed toward 4.70%, oil hovered near $110 per barrel, and hotter inflation data rattled investors again. But while headlines turned negative, CRE kept producing signals of resilience.

This week, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down:
- Why this market selloff could actually be a buying opportunity for CRE debt investors
- The growing debate around future Fed rate hikes
- Why retail sentiment at ICSC was surprisingly upbeat
- Miami office rents topping $200 PSF
- Record-setting office deals in Nashville, Manhattan, and Dallas
- The accelerating wave of office-to-resi conversions

Plus, a Memorial Day Slice of Life featuring Hamptons garage rentals, above-ground pools, and childhood castor oil memories.

Listen now on all major podcast platforms: https://hubs.la/Q04hFbzZ0

The headlines this week weren't pretty. The 10-year Treasury neared 4.70%, oil stubbornly parked at $110 a barrel, PPI came ...

05/18/2026

What’s shaping CRE this week?

- Sticky inflation and rising Treasury yields
- Climate risk moving into valuation discussions
- Continued office repricing in major markets
- Debt markets staying active despite volatility

The latest LightBox Signal breaks down the trends, risks, and market signals influencing commercial real estate decision-making right now.

Read the full analysis: https://hubs.la/Q04h1v8T0

Our take on the news that matters in commercial real estate and property data intelligence. The Weekly LightBox PerspectiveAs Manus ...

05/15/2026

Markets are flashing warning signs again.

Hot CPI and PPI prints pushed Treasury yields higher, oil remains elevated and talk of potential Fed hikes is back on the table. Yet equities keep rallying, and CRE activity continues to hold up.

On this week’s episode of the Digest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker discuss:
- Why this market feels eerily similar to 2000
- What the latest LightBox data says about CRE transaction activity
- Fresh lender sentiment from the MBA of New York Real Estate Summit
- Major office, logistics, and multifamily deals shaping the market
- And a nostalgic Slice of Life about the prehistoric CRE workflows of the pre-email era

Listen now: https://hubs.la/Q04gMJfZ0

This week’s CRE Weekly Digest explored the growing disconnect between troubling macro headlines and surprisingly resilient markets. Manus Clancy and ...

05/08/2026

CRE keeps defying gravity.

In Episode 96 of The CRE Weekly Digest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down why today’s market feels like a game of Jenga: elevated Treasury yields, $100 oil, geopolitical uncertainty, and yet CRE activity keeps moving higher.

This week:
- The LightBox CRE Activity Index hit 125 in April, the strongest reading since 2022
- Office leasing gains momentum in D.C. and Lower Manhattan
- New development projects continue moving forward across the U.S.
- Seattle property listings jumped 30% year over year in Q1

Is CRE proving more resilient than expected? Listen now:

Commercial real estate keeps pushing forward, even as the macro environment grows more unstable. Stocks are hovering near record highs, the 10-year ...