TORONTO—NAIOP held its fall conference here, and looked to answer one of the major questions concerning the country: why is so much investment money heading south?

CINCINNATI—Cincinnati has now had positive absorption every quarter since the start of 2012, and by the end of this year, the market may have had its best year for new construction in 15 years.

CHICAGO—Since 2014, rents have continued to climb along with occupancy rates, but investment sales are the standout.

CINCINNATI—The central location of Cincinnati and its suburbs on the other side of the Ohio River has made the locale quite important as online businesses expand throughout the US.

CHICAGO— MDC Realty Advisors and Nicola Crosby are new to the Chicago market, but improved leasing led them to plunk down $83 million for an O'Hare office building.

CHICAGO—The firm has had a good experience with its Tallgrass Corporate Center in Bolingbrook, and now has a notable property that underwent a recent renovation.

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE—The Chicago-based firm has started looking for value-add opportunities in secondary Midwest markets, but has a patient outlook for its new acquisition in Milwaukee.

COLUMBUS—Activity is soaring in this centrally-located metro area as distributors look for modern spaces and investors like Hillwood look for a toehold.