CRE Market Trends for 2026 with Smith, Gambrell & Russell’s Rich Traub

What are the commercial real estate market conditions like today—and what kind of outlook are we looking at for different sectors next year? Rich Traub, partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, joins the Buildings Podcast to offer reasons for optimism as we head into 2026.
Dec. 22, 2025

Key Highlights

After listening to this podcast, you’ll learn:

  • What CRE market conditions are like today and what industry leaders can expect for 2026
  • The reasons for optimism as 2026 nears
  • Major trends shaping the commercial real estate market
  • What successful CRE leaders have in common
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What can commercial real estate leaders expect in 2026? This episode of the Buildings Podcast looks at the market trends shaping CRE—plus, what the most successful CRE leaders have in common.

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About Our Guest:

Richard J. Traub is a Partner in the Real Estate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.

About the Author

Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

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