What is Commercial Real Estate (CRE)?
Commercial real estate (CRE) refers to properties used primarily for business purposes, generating income through leasing, rental income, or appreciation. Unlike residential properties, such as single-family homes, CRE encompasses various property types that serve businesses or commercial tenants.
Examples of Commercial Real Estate Include:
- Retail Spaces: Shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants.
- Office Buildings: Corporate offices, business parks, coworking spaces.
- Industrial Properties: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants.
- Multifamily Housing: Apartment buildings, condominiums.
- Hospitality Properties: Hotels, motels, resorts.
- Specialty Properties: Medical facilities, self-storage units, and data centers.
The CRE market creates significant opportunities for investors, ranging from private individuals to large institutional investors, to participate in property ownership, development, and operations.
