The TIAA transaction is the latest example of the sharp increase in interest from public institutional investors to invest in the data center sector.

It’s looking like Bank of the Ozarks is already on the path toward continued expansion of its commercial real estate lending.

The hope is that the new design that blends the building into the neighborhood and creates a welcoming environment will serve as a catalyst to revitalize the surrounding area.

The large sites used to build these low-density rental communities are getting harder to find. As a result, garden apartment complexes have relatively little competition in their price range.