NEW YORK CITY-Solid returns and more than $720 million in IPOs. All in all, not a bad quarter for REITs, even if they didn't outperform the broader equity markets.

NEW YORK CITY—Deloitte is tracking the growth of non-traditional REITs and finds that they've outperformed their more traditional brethren.

BOSTON-Especially for first time investors. Tom Guidi of Hemenway & Barnes warns first-timers—and seasoned pros—not to get caught up in the frenzy.

CHICAGO-Owner operators can make the leap and end the hunt for red-hot capital. Or, so says FPL's Tim Kessler.

BIRIMINGHAM, AL--Expect private home prices to climb as consumers once again step in to the ring and activate the private home market.

LOS ANGELES-New research from CBRE shows that most major-market vacancies dipped or at least remained flat in Q1. Depending on the market, the boost has been fueled at least in part, by job creation.

CHICAGO-Following up on this morning's breaking news, Hilco has provided GlobeSt.com with a complete list of the assets around the country it is marketing on behalf of Hostess. Here is the list.

CANNES-CMBS is coming back in the States. Meanwhile, across the pond, it might be a $10-billion market this year. Of course, there are questions . . .