COVID-19

The pandemic and economic renewal were the top two issues listed in CRE's report, "The Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate" for 2020-21.

While a number of developments have stalled, and some have been canceled, many not-yet-completed real estate construction projects will still go forward, although likely at a slower pace, according to Moody's Analytics.

Low mortgage rates combined with more time at home are spurring a real estate boom.

Contributing to the pessimism could be the increase in number of reported coronavirus cases in the country, delays in development and obtaining permits, delays in financing, and supply shortages

Investor activity in the net lease space has remained strong for necessity-based uses, publicly-traded companies with strong financial positions, and uses such as quick-service restaurants with drive-thrus.

Despite New York City based companies looking to suburbs for cheaper office space outside dense urban areas, leasing activity for Long Island office space experienced a slowdown in the second quarter.

With a broader pool of potential renters, close-in apartments exceed expectations for one company.

In one market with a research university, life science companies are aggressively seeking space.