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The differences in perception between mall and shopping center owners and retailers present “a real opportunity for landlords to work more closely with their retail tenants to explore how they can support their growth plans,” says Cynthia Nelson at FTI Consulting.

“Rising homeownership rates and limited housing inventory” are two factors driving demand for housing, says Robert Dietz with the National Association of Home Builders.

Airbnb could accommodate 200 million guest arrivals worldwide this year, a level it's reached without the capital outlays that major hotel chains have found necessary to compete, says DBRS.

The “repeal and replace” attempts at healthcare reform haven't displaced investor confidence, given the ongoing strength of medical office fundamentals.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates' Fred Schmidt observes that “brick-and-mortar retail remains steady, but there is work to be done to keep the industry relevant.”

CBRE's Anthony Buono cites Streetsense's focus on “creating brands people love and places people love to be.”