Analysis

unexpected strength in the market is likely the result of pent up demand, and is unlikely to continue through the summer, according to Fannie Mae.

"We're highly concerned and very focused on what may be coming in the next few months," said Jeffrey Deboer, president and CEO of The Real Estate Roundtable.

A survey from Goldman Sachs suggests that more small business closings are likely if Congress doesn't act with further relief.

Only when the market opens up fully and a broader spectrum and type of properties start to trade will we have a better signal on where prices are going.

With the economic pressures and uncertainly brought on by coronavirus, corporations are looking for lease term flexibility and more agile office solutions.

While COVID-19's economic impact makes it nearly a given that higher default rates will occur, the economic outlook is a bit rosier than earlier expectations.

Residential locales, hospitality, retail and office space are all dealing with pandemic mandated changes. And change is hard.

As they settle into the new normal, however, some tenants will want hub-and-spoke office models, with the spokes being short term and flexible spaces.