ABS Management Sets Focused Acquisition Strategy in U.S. Commercial Real Estate

In a strategic move to capitalize on an improving commercial real estate market, ABS Management & Development Corp. has launched a focused acquisition strategy for the next two years. The company, led by President Yechiel Rivlin, aims to expand its U.S. portfolio by selectively purchasing retail and office properties.

"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."

The commercial real estate landscape has been undergoing a significant transformation. After several years of higher borrowing costs and reduced transaction volume, CBRE forecasts that U.S. commercial real estate investment volume will increase by approximately 16% in 2026. Retail and office sectors are expected to see specific growth, with CBRE projecting increases of 17% and 16%, respectively.

Rivlin sees this as an opportunity for long-term buyers who remain selective. "Commercial real estate has gone through a meaningful period of repricing," he stated. "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."

ABS is particularly interested in retail properties that serve established population bases, with a focus on neighborhood and community-oriented centers. The company is looking for properties with diverse tenant mixes that can adapt to evolving consumer preferences. According to JLL's 2026 U.S. Retail Thematic Outlook and Investor Survey, 64% of surveyed retail investors plan to increase acquisitions this year, while only 48% expect to increase dispositions.

"The retail sector has evolved, but well-located shopping centers continue to play an important role in the communities they serve," Rivlin noted. "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 is supporting sector fundamentals, with necessity-based, discount, service, and food tenants driving expansion. While ABS is prioritizing retail, it is also evaluating office properties where pricing and property-level fundamentals create an attractive long-term opportunity. The company will assess office assets individually, focusing on location, tenant quality, occupancy, physical condition, 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," Rivlin said. "We believe that creates opportunities for investors who understand the individual property, the tenants, and the economics."

ABS Management is not setting a predetermined acquisition target and will prioritize the quality of individual opportunities 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."

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