Office Woes, Housing Hopes, and Data Center Dreams: A Day of Big Talks

The last day of the CREFC January Conference 2026 wrapped up with three engaging discussions. The first talk was about troubled office buildings. Experts discussed how some offices are struggling while others are doing okay. It all depends on where they are and how good they are. Next up, the conversation shifted to housing. The U. S. has a big problem with not enough affordable homes. The panel talked about new types of housing that could help fix this issue. Things like tiny homes and shared living spaces are becoming more popular.The final session was all about data centers. These places need lots of money to grow. The talk was about where this money is coming from and how it's being used. The conference also shared other reports. These reports talked about different things like office buildings, loans, and how well investments are doing. KBRA is a big name in the world of credit ratings. They help people understand how safe different investments are. They work in many places around the world, including the U. S. , Europe, and Asia.