Read about the home furnishing industry's shift: from booming sales and expansion due to recent home improvement trends to a surprising downturn, with 60% of homeowners now cutting back on decor spending, contrasting sharply with earlier trends.

Every firm is attempting to maximize their risk-adjusted returns for their shareholders. This five-part series will unpack five prevailing macro trends shaping commercial real estate and provide a deeper look at these forces.

No asset classes posted month-over-month increases in sales. However, volume in Q4 typically exceeds Q3 with exceptions in 2008 and 2022.