CRE Capital Raising Surges: What It Means for Multifamily Investors

After several years of volatility, investor confidence in commercial real estate appears to be returning. A new Cushman & Wakefield report highlights that both equity and debt capital are flowing back into the market, with fundraising on track to surpass pre-pandemic records. 

In the first half of 2025 alone, loan originations rose 30% year-over-year, signaling renewed health in lending markets. Institutional investors continue to favor multifamily and industrial assets, viewing them as stable long-term plays amid changing market dynamics. Major players like Brookfield, Carlyle, and Blackstone are leading the charge with multibillion-dollar fund closings—further evidence of rising conviction in real estate fundamentals. 

For multifamily investors, this trend marks a potential turning point. Increased liquidity and confidence could translate into more deal activity, stabilized pricing, and expanded access to financing. With vacancies ticking lower and fundamentals improving, the multifamily sector is once again emerging as a cornerstone of institutional portfolios. 

If the current momentum continues, 2025 could become one of the strongest years in recent history for CRE capital flows—and a pivotal one for multifamily growth across the country.