“As property investors increasingly focus on fast-growing '18-hour' cities, both major and secondary markets are experiencing accelerated growth rates,” says Trepp's Manus Clancy.

Contrary to some expectations, recent interest rate hikes have not slowed down commercial mortgage lending, writes Berkadia's Ernie Katai in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> commentary.

The Census Bureau's report of upward movement for new-home sales in May followed the National Association of Realtors' results for existing homes earlier this week.

Forty-four percent of the largest publicly traded REITs cite risk factors related to the Trump administration, and policy changes it may or may not implement, in their latest 10-Ks, says BDO LLP.

Comprising primarily of compact residential units, the acquisition is the fifth in Asia that CBRE Global Investors and Universal-Investment GmbH have made on BVK's behalf.

The hotel sector's second strongest recovery will extend at least through 2018, albeit with growth in the low single digits, says Fitch Ratings.

Jeff Citrin, who co-founded the investment management firm with Craig Solomon, will become senior advisor and non-executive vice chairman.

Forestar's board continues to recommend a merger with Starwood Capital Group, while acknowledging that a counter-bid from D.R. Horton Inc. was potentially a “superior proposal.”