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Raleigh-Durham 2026 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook

januari 14, 2026 10 minuut Read

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Executive Summary

As we conclude 2025, the Raleigh-Durham commercial real estate market continues to be tracked as a competitive Sun Belt growth market for both investors and occupiers. Its stable leasing fundamentals and diverse industry base make it a solid investment and home for corporations looking to expand and attract top talent. This report offers a detailed analysis of the key drivers shaping leasing activity across the office and industrial sectors.

Office

  • New-to-market, larger tenants seeking space point to net-positive absorption ahead
  • Mixed-use, well-located submarkets will continue to outperform
  • Mid-market demand sustains transaction activity
  • Suburban leasing faces diverging outcomes

Industrial

  • A wave of new supply is set to deliver in H2 2026
  • Tenant demand remains shifted toward larger footprints
  • Flight-to-quality is driving leasing divergence
  • Investment sales are poised for growth in 2026
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