Which is a sign of the continuing robust market. But, says Al Pontius of Marcus & Millichap, the sector isn't without its challenges.

"'Mission' is the mission," says KeyBank Real Estate Capital SVP Dirk Falardeau as he breaks it all down for GlobeSt.com readers.

Put fears of economic distress aside – for the most part. Impeachment talk and a looming presidential election will impact consumer confidence more than a still-booming upcycle, says Faris Lee's Rick Chichester.

It's the need for flexibility. So says a major new survey sponsored by flex-provider Hana.

Retailers are holding their horses in terms of broad expansions, preferring to enhance current properties to optimize performance, says Scott Holmes of Marcus & Millichap.

Jeff Rinkov of Lee & Associates says next year will be expansive in more ways than one. Spoiler alert: Watch the coasts. 

The collateral damage of rent control is more significant for workforce families than it will be for owners. 

Common sense rules apply . . . along with a carefully planned construction game plan, says HALL Structured Finance's Mike Jaynes.