Peachtree's Greg Friedman: Office real estate distress

Cycles have always defined the industry, from the savings and loan crisis to the global financial crisis. Yet today feels different. This moment is less about a traditional downturn and more about a structural reset shaped by trillions of dollars in loans made during an era of cheap capital that are now coming due.

Greg Friedman discussed the fragile state of the commercial real estate market, with transaction volumes down 50% due to higher interest rates. Over the next 12 months, $1 trillion in commercial real estate loans will mature, offering opportunities for well-capitalized buyers.

Peachtree Group, a leading commercial real estate investment firm overseeing a diversified portfolio of more than $8 billion, has been named to two prestigious growth rankings, underscoring the firm’s momentum as a leading force in commercial real estate investment.