This year’s CRE Impact Report offers a panoramic view of the forces shaping our regional Virginia markets, highlighting how landmark investments and strategic expansions have not only redefined local economies but also elevated our profile on the national stage.

Across Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and Roanoke, the past twelve months have been marked by record-breaking capital commitments, the emergence of new industry clusters, and the expansion of critical infrastructure. These developments have catalyzed growth in sectors ranging from defense and life sciences to data infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare.

This report chronicles the pivotal deals and high-level trends that defined 2025, providing a roadmap for understanding the shifting environment and the opportunities that lie ahead for investors, occupiers, and communities alike. We are also including the results of our exclusive broker survey, providing direct insight from our experts on the 2026 trendlines forecast across our markets.