Current Trends in Commercial Real Estate: LightBox Reports Strong Activity Index for July 2025
Analyzing the July 2025 CRE Activity Index
In a recent report, LightBox, a key player in commercial real estate (CRE) data and technology, announced its July 2025 CRE Activity Index figures, which reveal a robust ongoing market activity. With a recorded index value of 112.4, the reading, while slightly lower than June's impressive peak of 115.6, marks a 13% increase year-over-year. This decline is marginal, yet it underscores a significant engagement within the CRE market, characterized by accessible capital and sustained deal flow despite a landscape of rising interest rates and tariffs.
Insights from the July Index Reading
The July Index result remains firmly above the 100-point benchmark, which serves as an indicator of healthy market performance. This achievement marks a streak of six consecutive months where the CRE Activity Index has demonstrated strong performance in the triple digits. Manus Clancy, the head of Data Strategy at LightBox, commented that this month’s index reflects