Key Market Developments and Strategic Outlook for IOS Heading into 2026
What You’ll Learn:
- How might the latest trade policies and current market uncertainty influencing development investment decisions within this asset class?
- How sustainable is the current trajectory of rising land valuations given the increasing investment volume and market competition?
- With an influx of institutional capital entering this space, what innovative strategies can investors and developers use to identify and secure the most promising deal opportunities?
- How have tenant preferences evolved in today’s market, and which site amenities are now essential for developers aiming to maximize rental income?
- Considering that IOS funds are raising record amounts, what approaches can market participants take to sustain growth momentum and differentiate themselves in a competitive landscape?
- In what ways are municipalities currently adapting to or supporting the growth of this asset class amid evolving local and state government priorities?
- What does the near-term outlook look like for this asset class in terms of development complexity, financing conditions, and competitive pressures from institutional entrants?
- How have recent changes in municipal policies and regulatory processes affected the speed and ease of obtaining entitlements, permits, and approvals for this asset class?
