In one of the most historically difficult years in CRE, both financing experts have shown a magnitude of class and talent and are definitely ones to watch in the coming year.

Choosing the most influential rainmakers in the industry is not an easy task even in the best of times but the following men and women that have still managed to deliver something new, structured a highly-complex deal or introduced a change that bettered a process or transaction. Take a look.

Read on to learn more about some of the smart, visionary and entrepreneurial-minded men and women who are delivering CRE-specific software products and platforms to our industry today.

Perez-Alvarado will succeed Mark Wynne-Smith, who will continue in role of Global CEO of Valuation Advisory

The deal shows ample investor appetite for well-located, suburban assets with a value-add component.

In this infographic, you can see that some of the largest year over year rent cuts came from some of the nation's biggest and traditionally most expensive markets.

Overbuilding and tenants that are struggling with the pandemic are two possible challenges that the sector might face.

An affiliate of the Green Cities Co. purchased the 295-unit property as a stable investment opportunity given its proven track record and potential value-add opportunities, says a source involved in the deal.