What happened:
As the year closes, the Federal Reserve reinforced its stance that interest rates will remain elevated into early 2025, even as inflation continues to cool. Capital markets responded with cautious optimism—lenders are open for business, but underwriting discipline remains tight. Transaction activity is improving selectively, with pricing realism finally bridging the bid-ask gap in several CRE sectors.

Why it matters to Atlanta CRE:
For Atlanta, this environment rewards well-located, fundamentally strong assets while pressuring overleveraged owners facing 2025–2026 loan maturities. Buyers and tenants are regaining confidence, but deals are getting done only where cash flow, credit, and long-term demand are clear—making Atlanta’s population growth and logistics infrastructure a key competitive advantage.

Industrial Insight:

Metro Atlanta industrial demand remains resilient, driven by logistics users optimizing last-mile and regional distribution ahead of 2025 planning cycles. Investors are increasingly focused on Class B infill warehouses and stabilized Class A assets, betting on rent stability and renewed leasing velocity once rate cuts come into clearer view.