MINNEAPOLIS—The growing sector now employs more than 44K in the Twin Cities' region, and experts believe it will grow significantly in the near future.

INDIANAPOLIS—Owners of multifamily properties in the region are also making moves to improve their financial position.

CHICAGO—The Chicago-based firm has bought eight hotels in just the last ten months, including two in the Indianapolis area this summer.

CHICAGO—It's the time of year when a lot of student housing properties hit the market, and this year may be the busiest yet.

CHICAGO—Auctions continue to gain popularity among owners and investors as an alternative to traditional sales.

CHICAGO—A big change to the lease structure for Family Dollar properties has greatly increased competition for that brand.

ST. LOUIS—The recent merger between DTZ and Cushman & Wakefield has caused reshuffling here as a local real estate firm decides to join the Colliers network.

LOUISVILLE—GBT has already recently finished 610K of retail space here, and is ready to launch more in a few months.