Office Market Recovery 2026: CRE Trends, Leasing Surge & Investment Opportunities with Phil Mobley

About this episode

This episode discusses the recovery of the office real estate market and investment opportunities for 2026 with analyst Phil Mobley.

Is the office real estate market finally recovering? In this episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, host Michael Bull sits down with leading office market analyst Phil Mobley to break down the latest commercial real estate trends, forecasts, and investment opportunities for 2026. Discover why the office sector may outperform other commercial property types in occupancy growth, despite ongoing challenges from remote work and economic uncertainty. Learn how leasing activity is surging, why vacancy rates are stabilizing, and what today’s “musical chairs” office market means for investors, landlords, and tenants. This episode covers: 📊 Office market forecast 2026 and vacancy trends 🏢 Surge in office leasing activity and tenant migration ⚖️ The divide between Class A vs. Class B/C office properties 💰 Commercial real estate investment strategies in a shifting market 🤖 The impact of AI on office jobs and space demand 📉 Interest rates, capital markets, and CRE deal activity Whether you're a commercial real estate investor, broker, developer, or lender, this episode provides actionable insights to help you navigate the evolving office market and identify emerging…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Bull

Guest: Phil Mobley

Topics covered

• office market recovery
• commercial real estate trends
• leasing activity
• investment opportunities
• vacancy rates
• AI impact on office jobs

Keywords

• office market forecast
• leasing surge
• Class A vs. Class B/C
• commercial real estate investment
• vacancy trends
• AI impact
• interest rates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services, Buildout

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