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The first half of 2026 saw U.S. commercial‑real‑estate transaction volume climb to $233.6 billion, a 14.7% increase over the same period a year earlier. This jump, reported by Avison Young, reflects heightened investor confidence, driven by strong pricing, robust REIT purchasing and solid capital‑market activity, despite mixed signals elsewhere in the market. The surge underscores a broad rebound in the sector after the pandemic slowdown and suggests continued appetite for office, industrial and multifamily assets. Traders and developers will watch whether the momentum holds into the second half, especially as interest‑rate trends and CMBS pricing evolve. [[1]]