COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

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Breaking It Down

Types of Commercial Real Estate

Commercial real estate (CRE) refers to properties used primarily for business purposes, generating income through leases or operations, rather than personal residence. Unlike residential real estate (typically single-family homes or small multiplexes with 1–4 units), CRE includes larger-scale income-producing assets. In the U.S., any residential building with 5 or more units is generally classified as commercial.

Here are the main types of commercial real estate, based on industry standards as of 2025:

1. Office
Properties for business workspaces, from single-tenant buildings to skyscrapers. Subcategories: urban high-rises (Class A premium), suburban campuses, medical offices.

2. Retail

Spaces for selling goods/services to consumers: shopping centers, strip malls, standalone stores, outlets, restaurants.

3. Industrial

Facilities for manufacturing, storage, and distribution: warehouses, factories, distribution centers, R&D/flex spaces. Strong demand in 2025 due to e-commerce.

4. Multifamily

Residential rentals with 5+ units: apartment complexes, high-rises, condos/co-ops for rent. (1–4 units are usually residential.)

5. Hospitality (Hotels)
Lodging properties: hotels, motels, resorts, extended-stay facilities.

6. Mixed-Use
Developments combining multiple uses (e.g., retail on ground floor, offices/apartments above) for live-work-play environments.

Other Common Categories:

Land: Undeveloped/vacant land, farmland, or infill sites zoned for commercial development.
Special Purpose: Unique properties like self-storage, theaters, amusement parks, churches, medical office, rehabilitation centers, parking lots, or emerging assets like data centers (booming in 2025 due to AI).

Properties are often graded as Class A (premium, new/high-quality), Class B (mid-tier), or Class C (older/needing updates). Emerging trends in 2025 include data centers and life sciences facilities as high-growth subtypes.

If you're investing or leasing, zoning laws and lease types (e.g., triple net) vary by property class. Let me know if you want details on a specific type!