Increasingly, institutions are recognizing secondary and tertiary markets as the place to be. The returns may not be what they are in prime markets, but neither is the competition or the pricing. Major investors who are seeking out such opportunities meet to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of deals in the hinterlands.

A variety of sectors in commercial real estate traditionally labeled “niches” have come into their own among the major food groups. Net lease, healthcare and student housing are prime examples of these. But how do you break into these sectors, and what are the must-know talking points? Experts from each discipline will share their experiences.

DALLAS–Strong demand in the top 100 US markets has pushed the average apartment occupancy to 95.6% in the second quarter.

HOUSTON–Lenox International has agreed to lease more than half of the 362,000 square foot spec industrial building being built by DCT Industrial Trust.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ–Office demand continued to grow in the 2nd Quarter, Cushman & Wakefield reports. Almost 700,000 square feet was absorbed in Morris County.

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PHOENIX—Pacific Realty Advisors (Kenn Francis and Tod Thorpe, Scottsdale) will break ground this year on a 211,505-square-foot, two building industrial project on the northwest corner of Broadway Road and Dobson Road in Mesa.

PHOENIX—American Residential Properties, Inc. has amended the credit agreement governing its senior secured revolving credit facility, to, among other things, increase the maximum borrowing amount from $380 million to $500 million.