From downtown to suburbs, Cresa's tenant teams see both opportunities and risks

BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2026 / Boston's premier tenant-focused commercial real estate firm, Cresa, announced today the release of its 2026 Greater Boston Market Insight Reports, which provide a first-hand look at the trends and opportunities in the region's commercial real estate market. Known for its expert commercial real estate advice and services for industries ranging from legal and healthcare to manufacturing and tough-tech space, Cresa's reports point to a variety of markets moves that will drive commercial property leasing activity in 2026 and beyond.

The 2026 report reflects the vast in-house expertise of Cresa's leadership and research teams and reveals how the commercial real estate market is entering a more nuanced phase. Headlines may suggest stability, but beneath the surface, leverage, risk, and opportunity look very different depending on asset type, location, and timing.

Designed for occupiers making high-stakes decisions, each report pairs market data with practical interpretation, helping tenants understand not just where the market has been, but how to act in the year ahead. Key highlights include:

• Downtown Boston remains a market of contrasts. Vacancy has climbed, yet rents for high-quality assets have held firm. Owners are reinvesting, amenities continue to raise the bar, and well-capitalized tenants are making selective, long-term commitments.

• Cambridge's office market is paused, not broken. Leasing activity remains limited, but constrained supply and a frozen development pipeline are quietly stabilizing pricing in core assets.

• The Greater Boston life sciences market is recalibrating. Supply has outpaced demand, giving tenants more choice and more negotiating power, particularly in established core submarkets.

• Industrial and flex remain the most resilient sectors in commercial real estate, but momentum is building. After a period of tenant-favorable conditions, signs of renewed demand are emerging, particularly among large users.

• The suburban office market remains uneven, but that unevenness is creating opportunity. While overall momentum is muted, select assets and submarkets continue to outperform as tenants prioritize flexibility, efficiency, and location.

For more information or to arrange an interview with Cresa's research team and senior leadership, please contact:

Jeff Lavery, Principal
Pedigree Public Relations
jefflavery@pedigreepr.com
508.361.7539

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About Cresa

Cresa is the world's only global commercial real estate advisory firm that exclusively represents occupiers and specializes in the delivery of fully integrated real estate solutions. Our purpose is to think beyond space, strengthening those we serve and enhancing the quality of life for our clients. Delivered across every industry, Cresa's services include Transaction Management, Workplace Solutions, Project Management, Consulting, Lease Administration, Technology, Investment Banking & Capital Markets, and Portfolio Solutions. In partnership with London-based Knight Frank, Cresa provides service through 16,000 people, across 380 offices in 51 territories. For more information, please visit www.cresa.com.

SOURCE: Cresa Boston