IRVINE, CA—Virtual reality is a tool that can deliver a sense of place and really represent the brand of a property in a way that goes beyond the capabilities of renderings, a brochure or lifestyle video, MVE's Matt McLarand tells GlobeSt.com.

CHICAGO—Many call centers are overseas, but new locations will need people with the tech savvy to contact others through social media channels, and that means opportunity for US real estate providers.  

CHICAGO—With all the industrial construction going on, many of the most active submarkets are running out of space, and builders like Molto are getting ready to build in new areas.

NEW YORK CITY—“The US economy may need somewhat less monetary policy accommodation,” leading to a faster pace on increases in the federal funds rate this year, Boston Fed president Eric Rosengren said Wednesday.