The first half of 2025 was a study in contrasts for the Washington, D.C., commercial real estate market: Office leasing and investment remain cautious amid federal uncertainty, but green shoots are emerging in retail, data centers and multifamily real estate, supported by population growth and evolving tenant preferences.
DC market in the first half of 2025: Office uncertainty, retail and data center resilience
Retail, data centers and population growth contrast against office weakness
CoStar Analytics
July 18, 2025 | 7:04 P.M.
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100 Fairmount Ave, Bowie, MD