The commercial real estate industry cheered on rate cuts in 2025, betting they would drive a sharp rebound in lending activity by lowering borrowing costs, improving refinancing prospects and boosting investor confidence. However, cautious underwriting by banks and struggles in the office market tempered the recovery. Here are some of the top finance stories of the past year.
Top finance stories 2025
article6 Min ReadAugust 11, 2025 05:25 PMThe five biggest real estate services firms raised their profit outlooks in the same quarter for the first time since 2020.
article1 Min ReadJanuary 29, 2025 04:51 PMThe telecom giant's $850 million deal includes a provision for revenue-sharing for any potential redevelopment.
article6 Min ReadJanuary 09, 2025 06:49 PMBorrowers with debt on the commercial mortgage-backed securities market have relied on extensions, but some industry professionals say that might not last.
article6 Min ReadJuly 09, 2025 04:45 PMMomentum could return to the market soon with emerging opportunities, according to industry professionals.
article5 Min ReadJune 23, 2025 05:27 PMThe tourism business adds a new wrinkle to the overall value of Willis Tower in Chicago.
article3 Min ReadJanuary 30, 2025 05:41 PMAbout 11,200 residential and commercial buildings have been destroyed, according to CoStar data.
article3 Min ReadJanuary 13, 2025 06:01 PMThe billionaire investor makes an offer to form a new subsidiary that would acquire controlling interests in operating companies.
article6 Min ReadMay 11, 2025 09:42 PM"This correction is very, very different": Executives say shifting public policy is muddying the investment waters.
article2 Min ReadOctober 20, 2025 04:24 PM
article3 Min ReadDecember 11, 2025 11:54 AMThe multibillion-dollar investor is shifting its target from office, industrial and retail to residential, data center and life sciences properties.