Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (7/23/25) – Builders Look for Startups, AI Transforms Real Estate and Interest Rates Stall Construction Momentum

Our latest roundup features adaptive reuse in the hospitality industry, falling home prices in major markets, loan maturity in real estate, and more!

• Builders are ramping up their own venture funding arms, and they’re looking for startups that are commercial-ready, rather than starting out. (Matthew Thibault, Construction Dive)
• Adaptive reuse is not exclusive to the hotel industry, but more hospitality brands and builders are seeking it out for its cost-savings, sustainability and design appeal. (Jenna Graber, Hotel Dive)
• Nearly one-third of the largest 100 markets are now showing annual price declines of at least a full percentage point from recent highs, and the trend suggests more markets will do the same. (Diana Olick, CNBC)
• Artificial intelligence is transforming the real estate industry from sales to building management. (Morgan Stanley)
• A $120 billion maturity wave is going to hit commercial real estate loans maturing before the end of 2026. (Leslie Shaver, Multifamily Dive)
• Elevated borrowing costs and higher input prices have created shaky conditions, spurring more delayed or abandoned projects. (Sebastian Obando, Construction Dive)