COVID-19

The struggle to pay rent and meet mortgage payments continues as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its sixth month.

Demand is increasing for the flexible office space sector, but the latest trend to hit commercial real estate comes with a twist.

While employees expect offices to be flexible with working from home in the future, people do miss the collaboration and socialization from being in an office;

The results from August are down 2.1% compared to July where 91.3% paid rent by July 20.

UBS says the industrial sector's performance is "relatively healthy, if softening", setting it apart from apartments, offices and retail during a challenging second quarter.

Without additional assistance, there will likely be decreased occupancy and an increase in broken leases.

In response to COVID-19, apartment manager LYND is providing long-term antimicrobial protection from germs by disinfecting its 20,000 residential units and common areas.

The CMBS market was hit immediately by the pandemic, and while the market has rebounded, certain loan classes will continue to deteriorate.