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Market ReportsJanuary 14, 2026 · PreVestor Intel Desk

Assignment market 2026: where capital is flowing

Assignment liquidity is back. We break down which submarkets are clearing and which are stuck.

Assignment market 2026: where capital is flowing

Key takeaways

  • •Assignment liquidity improved through 2026
  • •Transit-connected, near-occupancy units clear fastest
  • •Distant occupancy plus heavy deposits slows resale

Liquidity returned in stages

Assignment activity improved through 2026 after a thin 2025, but unevenly by submarket.

Which submarkets are clearing?

Transit-connected nodes with near-term occupancy are clearing fastest.

Where is capital stuck?

Units with distant occupancy and heavy remaining deposits are the slowest to move.