The demand is getting intense, but distributors are still trying to figure out how to do it, say panelists at RealShare Industrial, and developers need to stay flexible.

Do you have, or know someone who has, what it takes to be at the top of your game before you turn 40? Time's running out to submit an entry for Real Estate Forum's 50 Under 40 roster.

While the beginning of the year was quiet as investors regained their footing following the election, the number of transactions in the market has picked up since the summer, say speakers at RealShare Orange County.

All successful leaders share similar qualities, but the best ones have that extra, oft-undefinable “something” that attracts and drives those around them. It's also a quality shared by all the individuals on our second annual shortlist of the Best Bosses in commercial real estate.

Despite the dire warnings about the death of retail, the sector remains healthy—perhaps even more so, thanks to the closings of underperforming retailers. That means opportunities abound for those looking to place capital into retail assets.

“While we are very proud of the communities our partners have created, we've realized that the success of these developments ultimately rests on the social systems they offer.”

Without a doubt the cycle in winding down. At the same time there is a high level of uncertainty about economic policy. This could mean one of two very disparate things: The cycle might wind down faster than people expect. Or, this uncertainty and change will usher in a new phase of growth.

After 50 years in the business, CCIM faces—and rises to—the challenges all associations face: remaining relevant in a new age of commercial real estate.