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Housing starts are up and foreclosure activity down for the first month of 2018, indicating a strong start for the sector, ATTOM Data Solutions and First American Financial Corp. say.

Marcus & Millichap unveils its 2018 Multifamily Investment Forecast, with geographic and investment outlooks for the sector.

Altus Group says CRE executives also are concerned about the impact of natural disasters on the US economy in 2018.

An acquisition is a natural extension of BKM Capital Partners' original portfolio within the Bayside Business Park and the location is attractive to entrepreneurial and incubator-type businesses that are flocking to the region.

The Apartment Association held its annual state of the industry event last week, and industry leaders and analysts discussed Harvey-related issues, recent economic trends, job growth and forecasts.

The new tax bill will have both positive and negative effects on the construction industry and other issues affecting heavy freight in the United States.

The change may alter the way commercial landlords both plan future parking ratios and even locational investment strategies, JLL says.

The average occupancy rate of office properties sold in 2017 was 71%, JLL said.