CNBC's top annual business rankings also included North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Indiana.

With REOs selling at a median 27.2% discount, investors are finding fresh entry points in a tight market.

Rents are firming and vacancies are edging down as the multifamily construction surge finally begins to be absorbed.

RealPage reports double‑digit permit growth in top metros as other markets face a sharp slowdown in approvals.

National median rents post modest gains even as performance diverges sharply by metro, with San Francisco and New York City at the top of the list.

A handful of markets are driving job gains while Midwest and Northeast metros face sustained losses that could weigh on CRE performance.

A Reuters survey shows the hold camp swelling to more than 75 percent, even as several Fed policymakers and primary dealers argue another hike is still on the table.

Zillow data shows 74% of listings within reach of median-income renters, creating a new competitive landscape for apartment owners.