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Altus Group Q2 Report Highlights Strong Growth in U.S. Commercial Real Estate Industrial Sector
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Altus Group released its Q2 2026 commercial real estate report, showing U.S. transaction activity picked up steam. Leader Post said transaction volume in the market rose 11.3% from the prior quarter and 9.4% year-over-year, signaling renewed investor interest in property deals.
Industrial properties led the charge. Fairview Post reported that median price per square foot jumped 13.2%, median deal size grew 18.4%, and total dollars invested surged 26.0% compared to Q2 2025. Multifamily saw smaller gains, with prices up just 1.2% but total investment falling 11.9% year-over-year.
Industrial Properties Drive Investment Surge
Industrial real estate dominated Q2 activity. Whitecourt Star noted that investors poured 26.0% more capital into warehouses and logistics facilities year-over-year. Median price per square foot climbed 13.2%, showing strong pricing power for sellers. Deal sizes also expanded, with median transaction value up 18.4%, indicating larger, more significant sales.
Multifamily Market Cools Despite Price Gains
Apartment buildings told a different story. Hanna Herald reported median prices rose 1.2%, yet total dollars invested fell 11.9% year-over-year. This gap suggests fewer deals happened at higher prices. Investors appear more selective, picking high-quality assets while passing on others. Capital is shifting toward industrial and away from residential rentals.
Quarterly Momentum Builds From Prior Period
Q2 marked a sharp turnaround from Q1. Cochrane Times Post highlighted that transaction volume rose 11.3% sequentially, breaking a slowdown trend. The quarter-over-quarter jump shows deal activity re-accelerated as spring buying season arrived. Year-over-year growth of 9.4% confirms the market has found its footing after earlier weakness.
Granular Data Reveals Sector-by-Sector Shifts
Altus Group's report breaks down performance by property type, offering deep insight into market dynamics. Fort Saskatchewan Record explained that the firm's granular segmentation shows which sectors attract capital and which lag. Industrial's 26% surge in total dollars invested stands out against multifamily's decline, signaling a clear investor preference shift toward logistics and warehousing assets.
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