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Results for the third quarter appear positive, though other metrics for apartments activity were mixed.

The L.A.-based investment firm will close on $375 million in acquisitions in October and put a $1.2 billion multifamily portfolio on the market.

Many people plan to carry their home improvement projects passed the pandemic, and the trend will keep home improvement retailers in the essential retail category.

Since March, rents have fallen in 41 of the top 100 metros in the US with San Francisco, New York and Seattle among the markets with the steepest declines.

The market was healthy prior to the pandemic and there is still ample capital chasing deals.

"Our offices in smaller cities and suburbs are reporting enhanced activity from out-of-state investors and companies that are either looking to relocate or at the very least, downsizing their urban footprints for satellite offices nearby."

As previously reported, the office market has been rocked by the pandemic. GlobeSt.com takes a closer look with an infographic on the subject including what initiated this trend.

If there is widespread adoption, some questions need to be answered, including which sales should be included in the retail calculation.