Big Lots, Burlington, Aldi, Hobby Lobby have bid on some locations. Now more stores are being auctioned off as the chain slowly sells off its real estate.

High expectations for M&A activity, strong company performance and increased funding and deal flow are bolstering investor confidence in the space.

The high sales values commanded by buildings under 40,000 sq. ft. underscore the huge demand and low vacancy rates for small industrial buildings.

Online lending in the commercial real estate industry is still in its very early stages.

While there may be a smaller pool of qualified individuals to step into higher-level roles, recruiters and hiring managers also have to grapple with a historically low U.S. unemployment rate.

The industry is seeing a shift in big retailers’ brick-and-mortar strategies as they experiment with different store formats.