Analysis

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. economy had its worst performance in the second quarter in its history -- but it was in line with experts' predictions.

The sale of distribution warehouses accounted for a third of the second quarter deal volume among industrial properties, according to Real Capital Analytics.

July saw 13 projects with a value of $100 million or more enter the planning stages, according to the Dodge report

"We're more likely to see a good recovery in the second half of this year or probably the first half of next year as the pandemic comes more under control."

32 million Americans are currently receiving unemployment benefits, without which many will be in a difficult position come the first of the month.

The pandemic and economic renewal were the top two issues listed in CRE's report, "The Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate" for 2020-21.

While a number of developments have stalled, and some have been canceled, many not-yet-completed real estate construction projects will still go forward, although likely at a slower pace, according to Moody's Analytics.

FSRs tried to pivot to save their businesses by ramping up delivery programs, streamlining their menus, and repurposing their parking lots as temporary drive-thru's, however, the shift to service their customers off-premises was difficult and costly.