Overview

• Economic analyses predict a substantial devaluation in U.S. office real estate, with a potential $664.1 billion loss.
• The persistence of remote work and higher interest rates are driving down demand and asset values for office space.
• Banks have been employing 'extend and pretend' strategies, refinancing loans on more favorable terms than economic conditions may justify.
• Recent data indicate ongoing problems in the commercial real estate sector, with falling rents and increased prevalence of discounted office sales.
• Analysts warn of major implications for the finance sector and city and state budgets, as the commercial real estate crisis may lead to bank failures and reduced property tax revenue.