Why smaller US cities are emerging as commercial real estate hotspots August 21, 2026 at 11:28PM

South Carolina shows the highest future potential for commercial real estate demand. A new index by the National Association of Realtors tracks economic indicators for this growth. St. George, Utah, leads individual metropolitan markets with strong office employment gains. Smaller and midsized markets demonstrate significant momentum compared to major coastal hubs. This index identifies areas where demand may be building based on data.