Labor costs in the sector are increasing as operators confront labor shortages and higher risk to staff.

Many are having difficulty completing their programs’ internship requirements, and onboarding for first jobs is challenging via Zoom.

Co-tenancy clauses wrecked havoc on retail landlords during the last recession. This time, landlords are trying new negotiating tactics.

The properties hitting the market today tend to be smaller. Investors are holding onto stabilized assets if they can and distressed deals haven't hit the market yet.

As some office projects push ahead, architects are incorporating new features to allow for more flexibility.

“We are tremendously concerned what happens if those systems are not renewed,” says one insider about expanded unemployment benefits.

According to one firm, demand for 1031 exchange properties is about three times higher than normal.

The transition generally impacts lenders and borrowers on floating rate debt.

Move-ins are continuing to decelerate for the sector, but the pace has now slowed.

A glut of excess inventory and a value-focused price point have set up deep discounters to outperform other retail sectors.