Berkadia's 2026 Multifamily Powerhouse Poll

In Berkadia’s Annual Multifamily Powerhouse Poll, we surveyed over 200 investment sales advisors and mortgage bankers to offer their unique perspectives on the state of the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. 

Here are some key findings from the survey:  

  • Core-Plus properties will generate the best risk-adjusted returns in 2026, followed by Value-Add  
  • Class A and Class B rental housing, along with affordable housing and single-family rental and build-to-rent, are expected to attract the most investor interest   
  • Private investors are anticipated to lead acquisition and disposition activities   
  • Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (the multifamily GSEs) are expected to be the most active lending sources   
  • 2 (50 bps) Fed rate cuts in 2026 

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