ABS Management President Yechiel Rivlin says commercial real estate repricing and improving transaction activity are creating selective opportunities for long-term investors

JACKSON, N.J., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ABS Management & Development Corp. today announced a 2026–2027 acquisition strategy aimed at expanding its U.S. commercial real estate portfolio through selective purchases of retail and office properties.

Led by President Yechiel Rivlin, the company is evaluating well-located assets with durable underlying demand and opportunities to create additional value through active management, strategic leasing and targeted capital improvements.

"We believe the next phase of growth for ABS should be disciplined and selective," Rivlin said. "We are not looking to acquire properties simply to increase the size of the portfolio. We want assets where the fundamentals make sense today and where our experience in ownership, leasing and management can create additional value over time."

A Changing Investment Environment

The strategy comes as commercial real estate investment activity begins to recover following several years of higher borrowing costs, valuation adjustments and reduced transaction volume.

CBRE currently forecasts U.S. commercial real estate investment volume to increase approximately 16% in 2026, including projected increases of 17% in retail investment and 16% in office investment. CBRE also expects improving property fundamentals to support investment activity even as interest-rate and broader economic uncertainty remain.

Rivlin believes the transition is creating a potentially attractive period for long-term buyers willing to remain selective.

"Commercial real estate has gone through a meaningful period of repricing," Rivlin said. "We think that adjustment is beginning to create opportunities, but this is still a market where investors need to understand exactly what they are buying. The next 12 to 24 months could be an interesting acquisition window for buyers who focus on individual assets rather than simply betting on the direction of the market."

While more favorable financing conditions could eventually support transaction activity and property values, Rivlin said ABS is not basing its strategy on predicting Federal Reserve policy.

"Our acquisitions have to work based on the economics we can see today," he said. "If financing conditions improve, that can become an additional tailwind. But a good real estate investment should not depend on getting an interest-rate forecast exactly right."

Retail Real Estate a Primary Target

Retail will remain a significant component of ABS Management's acquisition search, particularly neighborhood and community-oriented properties serving established population bases.

Investor interest in the sector has strengthened. JLL's 2026 U.S. Retail Thematic Outlook and Investor Survey found that 64% of surveyed retail investors planned to increase acquisitions this year, while only 48% expected to increase dispositions.

ABS is particularly interested in properties with tenant mixes that reflect the changing role of neighborhood retail, including combinations of traditional retailers, restaurants, professional services, healthcare and other service-oriented businesses.

"Retail has evolved, but well-located shopping centers continue to play an important role in the communities they serve," Rivlin said. "We like properties that give people multiple reasons to visit and where there is an opportunity to strengthen the tenant mix over time."

CBRE reports that limited new retail construction continues to support sector fundamentals, with necessity-based, discount, service and food tenants among the categories driving expansion.

Office Opportunities Will Be Evaluated Selectively

ABS also plans to pursue office acquisitions where pricing and property-level fundamentals create an attractive long-term opportunity.

The company will evaluate office assets individually, with particular attention to location, tenant quality, occupancy, physical condition, acquisition basis and the property's ability to remain competitive within its market.

The broader office sector continues to show signs of recovery, although performance varies significantly by property and market. CBRE expects U.S. office investment volume to increase approximately 16% in 2026 and reports that office leasing activity is expected to continue improving through the second half of the year.

"Office isn't one market," Rivlin said. "There can be a major difference between two buildings even within the same city. We believe that creates opportunities for investors who understand the individual property, the tenants and the economics."

Growth Without a Transaction Quota

ABS Management is not setting a predetermined acquisition target and said the quality of individual opportunities will take priority over transaction volume.

As the company expands its search, it expects to work with commercial real estate brokers, owners, lenders and other industry participants to identify retail and office properties that meet its investment criteria.

"Our goal is to grow," Rivlin said, "but growth only makes sense when the underlying investment makes sense."

The 2026–2027 acquisition initiative represents the next stage in ABS Management's strategy of building a diversified U.S. commercial real estate portfolio through long-term ownership and active property management.

About ABS Management & Development Corp.

ABS Management & Development Corp., led by President Yechiel Rivlin, owns and manages commercial real estate properties across the United States. The company focuses on long-term ownership, strategic acquisitions, proactive property management, leasing and building lasting relationships with commercial tenants.

ABS Management

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