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Posted: December 26, 2025
2025 Year in Review: John Famiglietti, Commercial Connection
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Commercial Connection
As you look ahead to 2026, which emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or your market sector?
Next year will likely mirror 2025 trends. Shortages of industrial inventory - lack of construction will cause rents & prices to rise. Retail will push for more entertainment in the shopping experience to lure consumers back. Office conversions will continue, partly due to AI’s impact and work from home options. AI will increase energy demands in New England and we may see new development in the energy sector. New England will continue to be challenging for our industry; lower gas prices and potential interest rate cuts could offer some relief in a challenging market in the coming year.
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