American Finance Trust completes its $547-million acquisition of 44 open-air US shopping centers, renames itself The Necessity Retail REIT.

"Rebounding property fundamentals and strong valuations, record sales transaction volumes, and low interest rates all fueled commercial and multifamily borrowing and lending activity that easily outpaced previous periods."

Wan Bridge and Land Tejas will begin the pipeline expansion with 200 units at Balmoral community in North Houston, TX.

"To truly be successful, you need to be unique, think outside of the box, and continue to avoid growth traps to become a leader and not a follower," says Ralph DiBugnara of Home Qualified and Cardinal Financial.