As part of our 2025 Summer Leadership Series, Connect CRE asked commercial real estate leaders whether their outlook for the industry and economy has changed since the start of the year. Today, you’ll see the responses from Mitchell Hunter, president of Trimont; and Gary Bechtel, CEO of Red Oak Capital Holdings.

Reflecting on developments since the beginning of 2025, has your overall outlook for the CRE market this year undergone significant changes? Have you observed shifts in your clients’ perspectives, and if so, what adjustments in the guidance are you and your team implementing to address these evolving viewpoints?