The continued liquidity for the riskiest tranche of CMBS loan pools is good news for borrowers.

Many renters have already been pushed to the limit financially. Another rent hike could force them to move out.

Experts say there is a shift toward designing more flexible work environments that marry the need for spontaneous collaboration with the fact that people need their space, too.

Once regarded as novices, family offices are looking beyond stocks and bonds to pursue direct investments in companies and real estate. The most sophisticated are turning into investing giants.