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How Will the New Administration Affect the Commercial Real Estate Industry?

A leading CRE valuations expert discusses investor sentiment and market outlook for 2025 and beyond.

By Eric Enloe, MAI, CRE, FRICS, Partner Valuation Advisors | January 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Q: How might the new Presidential administration impact commercial real estate over the next four years, particularly for investors, owners, and developers?

A: Commercial real estate investors I talk to don’t generally have strong feelings about either political party; they simply wanted to put the election uncertainty behind them so they could make their own investment decisions. Since candidates don’t typically move the needle tremendously on commercial real estate values, it was more about knowing which party was in power so big institutional investors could create their business plan and execute their investment thesis. Many investors and real estate professionals see a pro-business environment ahead, particularly with the potential for favorable policies supporting growth. One area of concern is tariffs, which could affect the industrial sector and retail operations. However, it might also encourage more U.S. industrial development. The impact of policies will be interesting to watch, but in general, the new administration is seen as a positive for commercial real estate.

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