19.          Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

To manage or hedge our exposure to interest rate risk, we follow established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of a variety of derivative financial instruments.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had various derivative financial instruments consisting of interest rate swap and cap agreements that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The net unrealized gain (loss) on our derivative financial instruments designated as effective hedges was ($3.6) million and $17.2 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and was recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" in our consolidated balance sheets, of which a portion was reclassified to "Redeemable noncontrolling interests." Within the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify $1.8 million of the net unrealized loss as an increase to interest expense.

The fair values of the derivative financial instruments are based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and observable inputs. The derivative financial instruments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table summarizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair Value Measurements

  ​ ​ ​

Total

  ​ ​ ​

Level 1

  ​ ​ ​

Level 2

  ​ ​ ​

Level 3

(In thousands)

December 31, 2025

 

Derivative financial instruments designated as effective hedges:

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"

$

6,969

$

6,969

Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"

6,352

 

6,352

 

Non-designated derivatives:

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"

 

6,125

 

 

6,125

 

Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"

 

5,998

 

 

5,998

 

December 31, 2024

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Derivative financial instruments designated as effective hedges:

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"

$

23,367

$

23,367

Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"

90

 

90

 

Non-designated derivatives:

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"

 

2,315

 

 

2,315

 

Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"

 

2,305

 

 

2,305

 

The fair values of our derivative financial instruments were determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of the derivative financial instrument. This analysis reflected the contractual terms of the derivative, including the period to maturity, and used observable market-based inputs, including interest rate market data and implied volatilities in such interest rates. While it was determined that the majority of the inputs used to value the derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with the derivatives also utilized Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default. However, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of the derivative financial instruments was assessed, and it was determined that these adjustments were not significant to the overall valuation of the derivative financial instruments. As a result, it was determined that the derivative financial instruments in their entirety should be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The net unrealized gains (losses) included in "Other comprehensive loss" in our consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025 were attributable to the net change in unrealized gains (losses) related to effective derivative financial instruments that were outstanding during those periods, none of which were reported in our consolidated statements of operations as the derivative financial instruments were documented and qualified as hedging instruments. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to non-designated derivatives are included in "Interest expense" in our consolidated statements of operations.

Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

Our real estate assets are reviewed for impairment whenever there are changes in circumstances or indicators that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Real estate held for sale is carried at the lower of carrying amounts or estimated fair value less disposal costs.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, this assessment resulted in the impairment of The Batley, 2200 Crystal Drive and a development parcel, which had an estimated fair value totaling $172.5 million based on a market approach and were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The Batley was sold in July 2025. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized an impairment loss of $20.8 million related to our wireless spectrum licenses, which had an estimated fair value of $5.0 million based on a market approach and were classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Impairment losses totaled $65.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, which were included in "Impairment loss" in our consolidated statement of operations.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, this assessment resulted in the impairment of 1901 South Bell Street, 2101 L Street, 8001 Woodmont and two development parcels, which had an estimated fair value totaling $332.5 million based on a market approach and were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Impairment losses totaled $55.4 million,

which were included in "Impairment loss" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024. 2101 L Street was sold in December 2024, and 8001 Woodmont was sold in February 2025.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, this assessment resulted in the impairment of three commercial assets and one development parcel. Our estimate of the fair value of 2101 L Street of $121.3 million was determined using a discounted cash flow model and was classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, which considers, among other things, the anticipated holding period, current market conditions and utilizes unobservable quantitative inputs, including capitalization and discount rates. Our estimate of the fair value of 2100 Crystal Drive, 2200 Crystal Drive and a development parcel totaling $56.4 million was based on a market approach and were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Impairment losses totaled $90.2 million, which were included in "Impairment loss" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023. The development parcel was sold in December 2023, and 2100 Crystal Drive was sold in December 2025.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, all financial instruments and liabilities were reflected in our consolidated balance sheets at amounts which, in our estimation, reasonably approximated their fair values, except for the following:

December 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

  ​ ​ ​

Carrying

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Carrying

  ​ ​ ​

Amount (1)

Fair Value

Amount (1)

Fair Value

 

(In thousands)

Financial liabilities:

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Mortgage loans

$

1,621,589

$

1,615,279

$

1,783,733

$

1,749,904

Revolving credit facility

 

205,000

 

204,344

 

85,000

 

84,886

Term loans

 

720,000

 

717,455

 

720,000

 

715,929

(1)The carrying amount consists of principal only.

The fair values of the mortgage loans, revolving credit facility and term loans were determined using Level 2 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of our mortgage loans is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows of these instruments using current risk-adjusted rates available to borrowers with similar credit profiles based on market sources. The fair value of our revolving credit facility and term loans is calculated based on the net present value of payments over the term of the facilities using estimated market rates for similar notes and remaining terms.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 17, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 18, 2025
2023Feb 20, 2024
2022Feb 21, 2023
2021Feb 22, 2022
2020Feb 23, 2021
2019Feb 25, 2020
2018Feb 26, 2019
2017Mar 12, 2018

About Fair Value Disclosures

Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.

Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.