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The state is in the middle of the pack overall for its ability to handle the coronavirus pandemic.

Second hand retailers are growing rapidly with $28 billion in sales volume in 2019 and an expectation that sales will double by 2023.

With rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, landlords should be concerned about potential claims of infection in common areas.

Apartments, industrial, retail and hotels all saw cap rate compression in the second half of last year.

The moratorium was imposed on Wednesday and is in effect until further notice. The action by Cambridge comes a day after Boston Mayor Martin Walsh instituted a construction ban in the City of Boston. To date, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has not called for a construction work stoppage statewide.

Buyers are hitting the pause button as they take the time to survey the new landscape.