National chains that feature gas stations, like Wawa, 7-Eleven, Shell, Speedway and Cumberland Farms, are attracting a new generation of net lease investors.

While rising inflation and weaker consumer spending are having an impact on industrial property fundamentals, the comparisons are to record highs in occupancy and rent growth.

Strong demand and concentrated portfolios among established operators, including several REITs, have produced solid returns for investors.

The increasing frequency and strength of severe weather events is forcing the commercial real estate sector to grapple with how to assess future risks.

The deal reinforces the appeal of physical stores and will likely bring up the value of centers currently anchored by Albertsons, according to brokers.

Office sales trend down as investors confront rising cost of capital, fears of recession and lackluster leasing trends

Once a niche play, DSTs have drawn the interest of institutional-grade sponsors to offer as an option to retail investors managing their real estate plays.

Some sources of financing are drying up, but overall multifamily fundamentals are strong enough to keep funds flowing to borrowers.

“We know firsthand from deals we’ve been working on that buyers have pulled back and lenders are more conservative,” says one broker. Nevertheless, the medical office sector is still considered a favored asset class among investors.