Retail property sales across the United States showed a noticeable shift toward large, centrally located markets in 2025. Chicago, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth posted the highest totals of traded inventory, reflecting where buyers were most actively deploying capital.
Chicago, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth lead nation in retail inventory traded in 2025
Investors re-engage with major markets away from the coasts
CoStar Analytics
February 27, 2026 | 3:57 P.M.
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