The coffee chain's proposed purchase of 73 former Salad and Go locations illustrates the value investors are placing on established drive-thru real estate in growth markets.

Yardi Matrix reports improving rent growth, a fading supply overhang and stronger investment sales, though performance remains highly market-specific.

Six Carolina metros ranked among Realtor.com's top 10 new-home markets, underscoring the South's development advantages.

Rents remain below year-ago levels, but vacancy has fallen from its February peak and weakness is easing in several hard-hit metros.

Occupancy, rent growth and leasing activity rose year-over-year across 144,000 managed units as new supply wanes.

JLL's latest indexes show more investors and lenders actively pursuing commercial real estate opportunities.

The company's expansion footprint reflects the appeal of rural highways, car-dependent communities and fast-food-friendly markets.

A Zillow report points to a widening gap between lower-cost Midwest and Southern metros and supply-constrained coastal markets.