Higher Rates, Real Opportunities: Greg Friedman on CRE in 2026
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Greg Friedman discusses the impact of balance sheet pressures on commercial real estate opportunities in 2026.
As commercial real estate enters 2026, investors face elevated rates, refinancing pressure, and shifting capital availability. In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman explains why today’s market stress is driven by balance sheets rather than broken assets, and how that distinction is reshaping opportunity across credit and equity. Key Takeaways Today’s CRE stress is driven by balance sheet pressure, not widespread asset weakness. The wall of debt maturities is reshaping opportunity across credit and structured capital. Equity returns now depend on execution rather than interest rate compression. Join the conversation: follow the show, rate the episode, and share it with your people. www.peachtreegroup.com/podcastFollow Peachtree Group on Linkedin!
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