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Sept 22, 2025
How CRE Leaders Are Navigating 2025 Trends:
What It Means for Affordable Housing
Behind every market shift is an opportunity to refine, improve, and build smarter strategies.
Commercial real estate (CRE) is always evolving, and right now the pace of change feels especially significant. We recently reviewed Agora’s 2025 Real Estate Market Sentiment Report, which draws on insights from more than 200 senior CRE professionals across the country. The findings offer a clear snapshot of where the industry is headed, the challenges it faces, and the strategies firms are using to adapt.
The report was a valuable reminder not only of where the industry is moving but also of how we can continue improving the way we support our investors and residents. Some of the insights that stood out include:
Shifting investment strategies - 44% of firms have already adjusted their approach, underscoring how essential flexibility has become in real estate.
Capital is harder to access - 58% of respondents say raising capital is more difficult, reflecting tighter lending conditions and more cautious investor sentiment.
Greater demand for transparency - 38% of firms now provide weekly industry updates, showing how high expectations for communication have become.
These findings highlight that the market is evolving quickly and firms need to evolve with it.
Commercial real estate (CRE) is always evolving, and right now the pace of change feels especially significant. We recently reviewed Agora’s 2025 Real Estate Market Sentiment Report, which draws on insights from more than 200 senior CRE professionals across the country. The findings offer a clear snapshot of where the industry is headed, the challenges it faces, and the strategies firms are using to adapt.
Key Insights from the 2025 CRE Market Sentiment Report
The report was a valuable reminder not only of where the industry is moving but also of how we can continue improving the way we support our investors and residents. Some of the insights that stood out include:
Shifting investment strategies - 44% of firms have already adjusted their approach, underscoring how essential flexibility has become in real estate.
Capital is harder to access - 58% of respondents say raising capital is more difficult, reflecting tighter lending conditions and more cautious investor sentiment.
Greater demand for transparency - 38% of firms now provide weekly industry updates, showing how high expectations for communication have become.
These findings highlight that the market is evolving quickly and firms need to evolve with it.
Why This Matters for Suncrest Capital
Looking at these trends reinforces that commercial real estate is changing fast. For Suncrest Capital, this reality is both a challenge and an opportunity to keep improving our affordable housing strategies.
That means refining our operations so residents can continue to rely on safe, stable manufactured home communities, while also strengthening communication with investors so they feel confident and informed. It also reminds us to stay focused on long-term impact by balancing today’s needs with strategies that create lasting value.
The CRE landscape is always shifting, and with that comes both risk and opportunity. In a market this dynamic, the firms best positioned to succeed will be those that remain adaptable and clear-headed. At Suncrest Capital, our commitment is to keep adapting by refining our processes, learning from industry insights, and striving to deliver the best possible outcomes for both our investors and our residents.
If you’d like to learn more about how we approach affordable housing investments and build lasting community value, we’d love to connect.
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