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.

Like other retailers, fast-fashion chains must adapt to a changing marketplace.

“I think, given the complexity and history of Forest City, there are only very few potential buyers out there,” says Paul Adornato, a veteran REIT analyst.