**LightBox CRE Activity Index Reaches Highest Level Since 2022**
LightBox, a prominent provider of commercial real estate data and technology, has reported a significant rise in its Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Activity Index. The index jumped to 104.4 in March, representing its highest level since June 2022 and marking only the second time it has surpassed the triple-digit threshold in nearly three years.
The index showed a 4.7% increase from February and a notable 25.2% surge year-over-year, indicating growing momentum across the CRE sector.
Despite growing optimism, LightBox noted that the market faces renewed challenges following the recent announcement of sweeping new tariffs. The move has introduced fresh volatility into an already uneven economic landscape.
“While volatility rattled other parts of the market, March’s index highlights the commercial real estate sector’s resilience,” said Manus Clancy, Head of Data Strategy at LightBox. “Rising listings and consistent lender activity show that investors found opportunities, even in this uncertain economic environment.”
According to LightBox, each of the core components that drive the Activity Index—including property listings, Phase I environmental site assessments, and lender-driven commercial appraisal awards—showed clear and continued growth.
The data reflects a promising outlook for commercial real estate as it adapts to economic fluctuations and navigates a shifting investment landscape.
