Despite recent challenges in the commercial real estate space, one area has become surprisingly popular among institutional investors: retail.

As demand for office space has declined, retail seems to have picked up, despite a tumultuous 2023. According to the Wall Street Journal, private investors snagged $1 billion more in retail assets than they sold in the third quarter of last year. 

Predictions for retail over the coming year are strong, with many expecting retail to be a bright spot in an otherwise lackluster CRE space. 

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