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Natural hazard screening can help firms expand their diligence offerings and provide broader property risk insight to clients.

The upcoming Natural Hazard data experience is designed to help environmental professionals integrate hazard screening directly into existing diligence workflows with practical Stage 1 screening data and client-ready outputs.

With integrated hazard screening, firms can:
- Expand diligence-related offerings without building entirely new workflows
- Support ASTM Property Resilience Assessment (PRA)-aligned Stage 1 screening
- Deliver repeatable hazard screening more efficiently across projects

Built directly into @LightBoxRE Live, Natural Hazard data is designed to help firms incorporate hazard screening alongside the environmental and property data they already use every day.

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for a live webinar covering ASTM PRA guidance, a live product demo, and practical ways to incorporate hazard screening into your practice.

Register for the webinar: https://t.co/JBWlDA8x40

#NaturalHazardData #DueDiligence #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #LightBoxLive #PropertyRisk #PropertyResearch #CityDirectories

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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 #CREWeeklyDigest, 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://t.co/UP7FOTUXf1

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#Multifamily #OfficeSpace #StudentHousing #CapitalMarkets #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CREData #CRENews #RealEstateData

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Over the past year, @LightBoxRE has continued expanding LightBox Live with new workflows, new datasets, and new tools designed to support evolving environmental due diligence needs: from AI-powered geocoding and Fire & Emergency Incidents data to digitized City Directories integrated directly into the platform.

Natural Hazard data is the next step in that evolution.

Some environmental professionals are proactively adding hazard screening to their diligence offering to bring more value to clients, differentiate their reports, and lead broader property risk discussions earlier in the transaction process.

The upcoming Natural Hazard Report is designed to help environmental professionals:
- Expand diligence offerings with integrated hazard screening designed to support ASTM Property Resilience Assessment (PRA)-aligned Stage 1 workflows.
- Differentiate due diligence reports with broader property risk context that helps clients make more informed acquisition and investment decisions.
- Lead broader property risk discussions earlier in the transaction process.

Built directly into LightBox Live, Natural Hazard data includes integrated maps and is readily available within the same platform professionals already use for environmental and property research.

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for a webinar covering ASTM PRA guidance, a live product demo, and practical ways to incorporate hazard screening into your practice.

Register Now: https://t.co/uGbv71ANsg

#NaturalHazardData #DueDiligence #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #LightBoxLive #PropertyRisk #PropertyResearch #CityDirectories

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@LightBoxRE is proud to sponsor the 2026 Lee & Associates Summit, taking place June 8-9 in Nashville.

Stop by Booth #7 to connect with the LightBox team and see how our end-to-end solutions help CRE professionals uncover new business opportunities, streamline due diligence, and deliver compliant, accurate reports.

We’re looking forward to two days of valuable conversations, industry insights, and connecting with leaders across commercial real estate.

Message Tanya Ball or Greg Kaiser to schedule time to meet on-site.

#LeeSummit2026 #CRE #LightBoxCRE #CapitalMarkets #CommercialRealEstate @LeeAssociatesRE

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Ownership data is often fragmented across entities, making it difficult to understand who is actually active in a market, where capital is moving, and how portfolios are evolving over time.

Join @LightBoxRE for two live 30-minute webinars exploring how Corporate Owner and True Owner help CRE professionals connect fragmented ownership records into actionable intelligence.

Tuesday, June 9 | 2:00 pm ET
Corporate Owner for Market Analysis: Learn how to uncover competitive positioning, identify expansion signals, and analyze investor and operator behavior across markets and asset types.

Thursday, June 11 | 2:00 pm ET
Corporate Owner for Portfolio Analysis: See how to evaluate portfolio composition, risk exposure, property value trends, and company-level portfolio strategies.

Whether you’re evaluating acquisition targets, tracking competitors, or identifying growth opportunities, these sessions will show how ownership intelligence can support faster, more confident decisions.

Register now to attend both webinars: https://t.co/CjFLqm4Vt8

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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://t.co/YGVv4mzrbe

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

Read the full analysis: https://t.co/EHPBTtKC69

#CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CRENews #RealEstateInvesting #CapitalMarkets #PropTech #EconomicOutlook #ClimateRisk

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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 #CREWeekl Digest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker discuss:
- Why this market feels eerily similar to 2000
- What the latest @LightBoxRE 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://t.co/aZKoZxL8P9

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#CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREData #CRENews #RealEstateData #RealEstateFinance #Multifamily #OfficeMarket #CapitalMarkets #IndustrialRealEstate #CREFinance #PropTech #EconomicOutlook

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We’re heading to @ICSC Las Vegas next week.

From May 18–20, the LightBox team will be on-site connecting with CRE professionals, investors, and data leaders navigating today’s retail and commercial real estate market.

At @LightBoxRE, we help the industry move faster with trusted property intelligence, ownership and transaction data, market insights, and workflow solutions that support smarter underwriting, due diligence, and investment decisions.

If you’re looking to unlock deeper market visibility and accelerate deal-making, let’s connect in Vegas.

Learn more: https://t.co/a8k4PkAg8W

#ICSCVegas #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #RetailRealEstate #PropertyData #LightBox

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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 @LightBoxRE 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: https://t.co/U3efllC2RZ

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#CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREData #CRENews #RealEstateData #OfficeMarket #CapitalMarkets #CREFinance #PropTech #EconomicOutlook

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Nothing lines up right now.

Treasury yields rose to 4.40
Oil just hit $120
AI spending is under scrutiny

And equities are still near all-time highs

So what does it mean for CRE?

In Episode 95 of The CRE Weekly Digest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker unpack a market full of contradictions and what they’re watching most closely.

Key takeaways:
- CRE activity is holding steady, with only slight softening in larger deals
- Office demand just hit its highest level since 2020, led by NYC and SF
- Multifamily continues to benefit from limited supply and strong fundamentals
- Chicago is gaining momentum, with environmental due diligence activity up 24 percent last year and 8 percent in Q1

Plus, is the AI trade starting to show cracks, and what could that mean for capital markets?

Listen now to get ahead of the signals that matter most. https://t.co/PdRNOGLnHZ

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#CRE #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #CREData #CapitalMarkets #Multifamily #OfficeMarket

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The @LightBoxRE team is heading to Austin for the 2026 @CBRE Multifamily Summit.

LightBox is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of this year’s event, bringing together leading multifamily owners, operators, and investors to discuss where the market is headed and how deals are evolving.

If you’re attending, make sure to catch Eric Frank, CEO of LightBox, on the main stage after lunch on Tuesday, May 12, where he'll share an exciting announcement you won’t want to miss!

We look forward to connecting in Austin. Message a member of our team to schedule time to meet while on-site.

Discover how LightBox can support your deal-making with powerful data and insights: https://t.co/fJuVuMLcCI

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CRE isn’t slowing down, even as uncertainty lingers.

This week, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down a market caught in between:
- Oil holding near $100 and rates staying higher for longer
- The LightBox CRE Activity Index at 117, still in expansion territory
- Bank CRE delinquencies improving, with some down over 40% year over year
- A wave of capital flowing into medical office, REIT take-privates, and new development

And yet, there are signals to watch. Consumer sentiment just hit one of its lowest readings on record, CRE outlook surveys are turning cautious, and deal activity may be softening at the margins.

So what’s really happening? A market that feels stuck on the surface, but is quietly building momentum underneath.

Listen to Episode 94: https://t.co/OTIGp5zKNu

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Did you know? Chicago is the 3rd largest Phase I ESA market in the U.S. with a 2025 growth rate of 24%.

Attention Chicago environmental professionals and lenders. LightBox is headed your way on Tuesday, May 5.

Join us for a focused morning of market intelligence and innovation. We’ll share a pulse check on national and regional market conditions, powered by LightBox’s proprietary performance metrics, along with a near-term outlook for environmental due diligence.

Attendees will receive a timely one-page market snapshot featuring the fastest-growing metros in their market, the latest industry stats for benchmarking company performance, and broader CRE insights on top lenders and investors.

We’ll also offer a behind-the-scenes look at the data and tools driving modern due diligence, including an exclusive preview of @LightBoxRE's product vision and roadmap.

Enjoy breakfast, connect with peers, and engage directly with industry experts in a forward-looking conversation about what’s next.

No cost to attend. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today: https://t.co/DJCp2TBqIw

#CRE #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #RealEstate #Lending #RiskManagement #LightBoxRoadshow

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CRE started the year with momentum. Then came another round of uncertainty.

So why hasn’t the market flinched?

In Episode 93 of The CRE Weekly Digest, Manus Clancy sits down with Joe McBride of SitusAMC to unpack what is really happening across lending, capital flows, and deal activity.
- Despite headlines around private credit stress and geopolitical volatility, CRE is showing resilience:
- Lenders targeting 30 to 40 percent growth this year
- Nearly $30B in transactions supported by SitusAMC in 2025, up 44 percent
- Continued deal flow even as markets absorb new shocks

They also dig into:
- Why CRE credit is not the same as corporate private equity risk
- How AI is likely to boost productivity, not trigger a SaaS collapse
- The role of demographics and data centers as long-term tailwinds
- What could derail the market if conditions shift

The setup for CRE is stronger than it looks. But the margin for error may be thin.

Listen Now: https://t.co/ELbiAHjkk8

#CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CREFinance #CapitalMarkets #PrivateCredit #MarketVolatility #CREWeeklyDigest @CommercialRecap

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CRE activity closed Q1 strong.
The LightBox CRE Activity Index hit 117.0 in March—the third straight month above 100.

Listings, due diligence, and appraisal activity all held firm.

Now the question: can it last into Q2?

Full report: https://t.co/hzCc8avGHg

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This has been the week of whiplash. Oil surged, stocks slid, and Treasury yields spiked before reversing on ceasefire news.

And yet, the data is telling a more resilient story: job growth came in stronger than expected, consumer confidence is rising, retail sales are projected to climb 4.4%, and CRE deals are still getting done.

In this week’s episode of The CRE Weekly Digest, Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker break down:
- What market volatility really means for CRE
- Why nothing has “broken” despite the swings
- March @LightBoxRE CRE Activity Index holding strong at 117
- Major development, financing, and leasing momentum across key markets
- Where distress is still very real in office

Plus, a look at what the latest data and deal activity signal for the months ahead, and where risks could still emerge if volatility persists.

Listen now: https://t.co/izQOLpkljH

@dpcrocker @CommercialRecap #CREWeeklyDigest #CRE #commercialrealestate

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“Adjoining property” sounds simple… until you hit waterways, highways, and easements.

ASTM discussions are surfacing real-world edge cases that are changing Phase I workflows.

See what’s changing: https://t.co/qGx0JJSNzS

#CRE #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #ASTM #Phase1ESA #PropTech

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CRE deal flow didn’t slow in February. It shifted.

1,168 deals closed totaling $20.6B, matching January’s pace despite a shorter month.

What changed:
• Fewer $100M+ deals
• More sub-$50M activity
• Broader buyer participation

Capital isn’t pulling back. It’s spreading out.

The question now is durability.

Explore the full report insights: https://t.co/jKa1KhvoFO

#CRE #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #CapitalMarkets #CREData #MarketTrends #RealEstateAnalytics #InvestmentTrends

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Bold prediction: Michigan comes out on top

We analyzed the metros of the remaining four teams - Michigan, Illinois, Arizona, and UConn - through a different lens using @LightBoxRE data.

By examining campus footprint, #CRE deal activity, and even “school spirit” reflected in local business history, one team stands out for its balance across all factors.

The data points to Michigan.

Not because it dominates every category, but because it shows consistent strength across market activity, campus structure, and long-standing local identity.

Want to see how each market compares?

Read the full blog: https://t.co/55UjrrfQQY