How Data Center Leasing Outpaced Office Leasing in 2026

In 2026, data center leasing has quietly overtaken office leasing in major U.S. markets, a shift that redefines what 'prime real estate' means. Lucas and Luna break down the numbers — including the surprising stat that data centers now account for over 20% of all commercial leasing activity in Northern Virginia — and explore what this means for landlords, developers, and investors. They discuss the rise of 'shell' data center leases, the role of AI-driven demand, and why power availability, not location, is the new 'location, location, location.' Plus, they touch on the challenges of repurposing obsolete office parks into data centers, the financing structures that make these deals work, and what the average investor should watch for in this fast-evolving asset class. If you've ever wondered why your electricity bill is rising or why that empty office building down the street might become a server farm, this episode is for you. #DataCenters #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #LeasingTrends #OfficeMarket #TechInfrastructure #AIInfrastructure #PowerConstraints #NorthernVirginia #DataCenterLeases #RealEstateFinance #PropertyDevelopment #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #RealEstateTrends2026 #DigitalInfrastructure #CREInvesting #RealEstateNews Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo