Although recovery from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma drove much of the activity in construction and authorizations last month, it wasn't the whole story on a national basis.

In this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> commentary, Dealpath CEO Mike Sroka writes that the proliferation of data in CRE has created the need to structure, secure and maintain a vast amount of data in an industry that historically hasn't had to invest in cybersecurity.

The differences in perception between mall and shopping center owners and retailers present “a real opportunity for landlords to work more closely with their retail tenants to explore how they can support their growth plans,” says Cynthia Nelson at FTI Consulting.

“Rising homeownership rates and limited housing inventory” are two factors driving demand for housing, says Robert Dietz with the National Association of Home Builders.

The 593-key Bermuda Southampton sits on 100 acres, including 22 acres of residential development land.

Airbnb could accommodate 200 million guest arrivals worldwide this year, a level it's reached without the capital outlays that major hotel chains have found necessary to compete, says DBRS.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates' Fred Schmidt observes that “brick-and-mortar retail remains steady, but there is work to be done to keep the industry relevant.”

CBRE's Anthony Buono cites Streetsense's focus on “creating brands people love and places people love to be.”