US Commercial Real Estate Faces Deepening Crisis

Distressed investors eye opportunities as nearly $1 trillion in debt matures, risking further defaults and market instability.

Private equity firms are targeting North America with $400 billion set aside for property investment.
US office values fell by nearly a quarter last year, surpassing declines in Europe.
Regional banks in the US are particularly vulnerable to real estate exposure, with more failures expected.
Global private equity capital for real estate has shrunk by 26% since 2021, limiting buyer interest in distressed assets.
European real estate markets may suffer from delayed recovery due to less frequent property valuations and low demand.