Shifts in Working Habits Will Fuel an Office Market Renaissance

The US’s office market has been on life support for the last few years, and the recent withdrawal of two major European property banks from the sector is just the latest symptom. But have they headed for the door too soon? I’d argue that they have, and that the market is on the cusp of recovery. Shifts in working culture will power an office renaissance in 2026.

Remote work was a necessity during the pandemic, but it’s no secret that many corporations now want to bring their teams back into the office. This trend has been picking up speed over the last year or so, with the number of Fortune 500 companies with full-time office requirements doubling in 2025 alone...