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Office market contracts as economic uncertainties and AI pressures persist
Moody’s Analytics sees national office market performance continuing to weaken in 2026
Dr. Thomas LaSalvia, head of Commercial Real Estate Economics at Moody’s Analytics, leverages 20 years of academic and industry experience to lead U.S. market analysis and forecasting His expertise spans all property types, with a focus on optimal location theory and neighborhood performance. A frequent presenter and contributor to leading publications, he previously taught Urban and Real Estate Economics at The College of William & Mary as a Lecturer of Economics.
Moody’s Analytics sees national office market performance continuing to weaken in 2026
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