September rents slipped slightly, but the decline was milder than in the prior two years and annual growth accelerated to 1.5%.

Boomers' decisions to renovate and remain in their homes are keeping more family-sized properties off the market.

Large companies expect revenue and employment growth, while smaller businesses report greater financial constraints.

The Reform and Integrity Act added layers of oversight that make documentation, approvals and recordkeeping more consequential for project sponsors.

Field Technologies is focusing on wireless HVAC monitoring for properties such as stores, offices and smaller industrial locations.

The Economist's latest rent-affordability analysis finds that 30% of the nation's 100 largest metros are unaffordable for median earners, but falling deliveries could test that improvement.

The analysis highlights property types with strong transaction activity, constrained construction pipelines and demand tied to demographics, quality and AI-related uses.

Selma Hepp said the scenario is not her base case, but a spike in long-term Treasury yields could drive mortgage rates sharply higher.