Many respondents in this year’s exclusive WMRE research identified industrial as among the most popular net lease property types.

Sellers feel more confident they’ll get a fair price, while buyers are searching for yields higher than in industrial and multifamily sectors.

The Logistics Managers’ Index, released Tuesday, advanced for a third straight month in March, reaching 76.2 from 75.2 in February.

WMRE talked to the firm’s founder Jeffrey Goldberg about the affordable housing market and Fairstead’s expanding focus on technology and sustainable development.

The company recently decided to close a number of its bricks-and-mortar retail stores, including Amazon Books, 4-Star and Pop-Ups.

Multifamily developments that boast sustainable features or provide affordable housing are finding they have more options from capital sources looking to meet ESG targets.

The Beijing-based company plans to sell assets that won’t generate immediate revenue or haven’t been seized by creditors.