Healthcare real estate investment is accelerating as U.S. sales jumped 77% year over year in the second quarter of 2026. Strong leasing demand, rising occupancy and a shrinking development pipeline are tightening market conditions and positioning the sector for continued rent growth.
According to a recent report, demand continues to significantly outpace supply across the U.S. medical outpatient building sector. MOB growth has been especially notable in suburban and Sun Belt markets, including Florida, North Carolina and Texas, where population growth and retiree migration are accelerating demand.
Healthcare real estate is once again attracting investor interest, though not indiscriminately. The sector’s underlying fundamentals—including high occupancy levels and durable cash flows—remain intact. What has changed is how investors evaluate and price risk.
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