Diversification, fixed incomes, lower volatility and a hedge against inflation are spurring interest in commercial real estate funds.

The value of U.S. farm real estate grew 7 percent in June from a year earlier, the biggest increase since 2014.

The data seems to be confusing on both return to office trends and new office leasing demand, according to several media outlets. Parthenon Capital Partners is buying Kroll Bond Rating Agency, reports Commercial Observer. These are among today’s...