Marbet Lewis is expecting an increase in litigation on the commercial side. She said when the coronavirus pandemic struck "everyone moved so quickly, and a lot of businesses just accepted the regulations as they came out."

"Before COVID-19, there was a big move for gyms to fill up the larger retail space where stores were that were closing," Jerry Markowitz said, "I suspect all those types of things are on hold for now."

In this coronavirus world, the change of season means cooler temps are on the way and restaurants in the US and Canada will soon lose critical outdoor space.

Employers cannot rely alone on the physical structure, says Colliers' Micelle Cleverdon.

Demand is increasing for the flexible office space sector, but the latest trend to hit commercial real estate comes with a twist.

The greater certainty created by COVID-19 contract language should reduce upfront pricing and schedule contingencies.

July rent collection in affordable housing fell to a new low this year. It is just over 75%.

One of the leading causes for concern is net absorption, which in the second quarter fell into negative territory for the first time in a decade.