Multifamily and office drive gains in values despite overall decline in deals.

Chicago and San Francisco posted strong gains in small-sized multifamily transactions.

Smaller office sales grew most sharply in Palm Beach, the D.C. Metro and Boston.

Walkable urban centers represent 26% of the value on just 3% of land.

Retail tenants shift as affluent areas outperform strained markets.

Regional banks fuel recovery as multifamily and industrial sectors post gains.

A survey finds Americans divided on home life but dreaming of new cities.

Low delinquencies and strong demand are boosting this sector.