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U.S. Property Performance Monitor

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8/19/2026

Second Quarter 2026

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Kevin White, CFA

Global Co-Head of Real Estate Research

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Sharim Sohail

Property Market Research

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Private core real estate recorded a 5.0% trailing four-quarter return through the second quarter of 2026, supported primarily by income returns, while capital appreciation turned modestly positive. All major property sectors delivered positive returns during the period. 

Retail continued to lead major property sectors, Industrial performed in line with the benchmark, Residential generated steady returns, and Office showed ongoing improvement despite continued pressure in some markets.

Regional performance varied, with the Midwest and South outperforming, while parts of the West remained relatively weaker. Performance differences across sectors and metropolitan areas remained notable, reflecting varying local market conditions, supply trends, and tenant demand across the U.S. commercial real estate market.

U.S. Property Performance Monitor
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