Research

Foot traffic at malls and outlet centers has steadily climbed since May, according to an S&P report.

The Pacific Business Group on Health surveyed 41 member organizations and found that 57% are waiting until circumstances change before they plan for employees returning to the workplace.

"The industrial market enters the second half of 2020 well positioned to record increased demand for available space and inflows of investor capital," Marcus Millichap research analyst Erik Pisor said.

Net absorption fell in each of the top 10 markets in the second quarter, with eight markets posting negative numbers.

Active inventory of homes for sale was down 28% for the four-week period ending August 9.

A disturbing trend that has emerged is the reduction in online payments in August.

The surge in online shopping and a trend away from just-in-time inventories are factors that are driving tenant demand for warehouse space.

A new study from Magid and Howarth HTL estimates the losses to the hospitality industry from the coronavirus pandemic at $75 billion.