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.

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# **CREFC January Conference 2026: Key Insights**

## **Day 3 Highlights**

### **1. Troubled Office Buildings**
- Experts discussed the varying performance of office buildings.
- Success depends on **location** and **quality**.
- Some offices are struggling, while others thrive.

### **2. Housing Crisis in the U.S.**
- The U.S. faces a **shortage of affordable homes**.
- Panelists explored **innovative housing solutions**:
  - Tiny homes
  - Shared living spaces
- These alternatives are gaining traction.

### **3. Data Centers: Funding and Growth**
- Data centers require **massive investments**.
- Discussion focused on:
  - Sources of funding
  - How capital is being utilized

## **Additional Reports**
- Covered topics such as:
  - Office buildings
  - Loans
  - Investment performance

## **KBRA: A Global Credit Rating Leader**
- Helps investors assess **risk levels** of different investments.
- Operates in:
  - U.S.
  - Europe
  - Asia



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

Day 3 Highlights

1. Troubled Office Buildings

2. Housing Crisis in the U.S.

3. Data Centers: Funding and Growth

Additional Reports

KBRA: A Global Credit Rating Leader

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