Q126 Burns + CRE Daily Fear and Greed Index

The latest Burns + CRE Daily Fear and Greed Index highlights a CRE market that is cautiously optimistic but largely inactive, as investors wait for clearer signals on pricing and capital costs.

Highlights include:

• Oversupply is now multifamily’s biggest concern: 43% of multifamily investors cited oversupply as the top challenge in 2026, replacing interest rates as the sector’s primary worry.
• Most CRE investors remain on the sidelines: A record 72% of investors held their CRE exposure unchanged in 1Q26 as many wait for clearer pricing and financing conditions.
• Industrial remains the strongest sector: Industrial posted the highest Fear & Greed score at 62, while office lagged at 52 despite signs of stabilization.

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