Despite strong double-digit growth in office and multifamily sales, retail and industrial transactions slowed to their lowest pace this cycle.

Lawmakers in Hawaii, Washington, and Colorado are easing zoning rules to boost affordable housing, driving demand for denser multifamily investments.

The target comes amid the aging population and housing shortage.

While challenges like distressed assets and refinancing pressures remain, a shift in investor demand, particularly in secondary markets, points to a cautious but optimistic recovery.

A new report from Yardi Matrix found that although rising insurance costs for affordable housing are decelerating, they remain substantially above average.

Some independent pharmacies closed at nearly twice the rate of compared chains between 2011 and 2021.

The retail, industrial, and multifamily sectors could see gains from holiday spending.

Results for online and brick-and-mortar retailers, however, were mixed.