It is difficult to ignore the deep hole that so many renters are in currently.

The industrial market gained steam in the third quarter, with rents rising 2.6% to $7.21 per square foot.

The purchase of 2+U is counterintuitive to some recent suburban office sales, but this sale shows the strength of larger cities, and specifically, the amenities found within, says Murphy McCullough of Skanska.

Acquisition yields for apartments have barely budged throughout the year.