Economy

CHICAGO—Unless net absorption turns negative during the fourth quarter, the total in Chicago is likely to exceed 20.0 million square feet for the year.

IRVINE, CA—Ownership groups are transitioning property-management functions in-house during this last cycle, which could change the makeup of the management landscape, CapRock Partners' Nicholas Ilagan tells GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.

PHOENIX—Although weakened manufacturing output and investor uncertainty could put downward pressure on spending, “we see continued positive news for the health of the construction industry,” says Julian Anderson at Rider Levett Bucknall.

LOS ANGELES—During a special keynote luncheon presentation at RealShare Apartments, Hessam Nadji, president and CEO of Marcus & Millichap, discusses the many “amazing statistical facts” that are supporting the industry.

IRVINE, CA—The common element in the top five retail markets for investment opportunities: strong local economies leading to steady growth, says Ten-X.

CHICAGO—The Chicago Deal Making conference had an energy level that was reminiscent of pre-recession days.

Attorneys Ruben Conitzer and Joseph M. Sternberg explore the tax policies of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to assess the likely impact on real estate.

LOS ANGELES—“The changing velocity and pattern of tech job creation has uniquely impacted office markets,” says Colin Yasukochi, director of research and analysis for CBRE Group.