Five apartment communities traded for $175 million or more during this period.

Estimates for GDP, CPI and the 10-year Treasury are holding steady.

A flight to quality continues with investors, occupiers prioritizing high-performing assets.

New construction has been heavily concentrated in the South, home to seven of the top 10 metros.

Individual retailers are focusing on owning specific value propositions.

Promotions bolstered sales in July but volume growth was softer.

But half of the new apartments this year are coming to the South.

Steel and copper drive pricing while lumber and drywall stabilize.