Approximately 44 percent of firms reported changing their investment plans due to market volatility, according to Agora in its a recent real estate market sentiment report based on 200 commercial real estate decision makers.
This included 49 percent who reported moving into new asset classes and 48 percent who targeted new regions. The survey results also show that 44 percent of firms paused or reduced acquisitions and 26 percent pursued smaller deals.
Investors back income-stable assets at 84 percent. Participant choices show concentration on asset types that are historically stable and income-generating. In 2025, 51 percent will prioritize multifamily investments, and 33 percent will target mixed-use properties. Fewer firms are pursuing office, hospitality or retail assets.
Approximately 48 percent of firms adopt an opportunistic strategy. Most respondents
