Economy

Despite slowed deal volume as a whole, off-market transactions increased this year as more investors use it as a strategy to avoid competition and timely bidding rounds.

Housing affordability will worsen, San Diego will fall short of becoming a world-class city and the region's ability to grow in many ways will be stifled if we don't build to meet residential demand, say BMC conference speakers.

A roundup of the latest leases, sales and other transactions in the Northeast middle markets.

The "Amazon effect" is very important, but all sorts of firms are looking for new, class A spaces.

“Investors are looking to engage in secondary and tertiary markets, where they see increasing opportunity," says Jeff Lee with Capital One Multifamily Finance.

Despite criticism over the new tax plan, Rene Ramos of Coldwell Banker Commercial says that it is good news for real estate investment.

Value-add multifamily owners are keeping a close eye on the homeownership levels, which have ticked up slightly in the last year.

But pricing growth is likely to remain steady rather than spectacular.