Also, hiring and wages continue to challenge the industry.

NAHB said it expects the data has "bottomed out" as of June, the 14th consecutive month of declines.

Damages cost investors time, short-term cash flow, and a fair amount of brain damage.

There was an 8.6% spike in expenses in Q2.

Retail is returning to its norm and office is well below what is typical.

There is more certainty around valuations from both buyer and seller.

Texas and Arizona are dominating recent growth trends whereas once Silicon Valley was the historic hub.

Also leases are clearly getting smaller.