2026 Net Lease Outlook

Jan 14, 2026

Gino Sabatini's three 2026 predictions: transaction-volume rebound as spreads narrow, continued industrial dominance driven by e-commerce, and M&A-fueled sale-leaseback growth.

Net Lease Industrial & Logistics Retail United States

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