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Strong demand and capital flow should push #CRE investment higher in '22 than '21, with some pull back from #inflation #laborshortage #supplychain, notes @LightBoxRE Q1 report. tinyurl.com/2xurmhar

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Interesting new project completed by @HEITMAN_Chicago, bringing a high level of sustainability and innovative design to the new headquarters of @norixfurniture. Story via @REjournals rejournals.com/construction-…

Demand for infill #industrial is strong, but it's not all for last mile ecommerce. This sale by @ChicagoAY shows that some investors are repurposing older buildings for growing local businesses. Story via @connectCRE connectcre.com/stories/north…

Despite spikes in #construction pricing, #industrial development is setting records, as consumer buying patterns shape distribution needs for @amazon @FedEx and others. Look for big gains in Dallas, the Inland Empire, Chicago, others. Story by @GlobeStcom buff.ly/3feB7gN

How big will the distressed asset pool be in #multifamily? @LaramarGroup looks at what's ahead, part of @MHNonline Top 5 Posts in March 2021 buff.ly/39AZ7bK

Industrial demand continues to drive development in the Inland Empire, with @BlackCreekGroup planning 1.7 msf of additional Class A space in that SoCal market. Story by @CPExecutive buff.ly/3vXMsJI

. @amazon continues to expand its #industrial footprint in Texas, where it currently has 17 fulfillment and sorting centers and 10 other facilities. This @CPExecutive story details how a newly planned 1 MSF facility will expand the company's reach. buff.ly/2NmyUG0

A strong sign for Chicago's #office market, as @ChicagoAY VP Chad Bermingham completes 30K SF sublease for @HIMSS in River North. Story via @connectCRE buff.ly/3cGXWZj

What to do with all that stuff? While #industrial and #multifamily get all the attention, #selfstorage remained strong in 2020 despite the pandemic, says @StorageCafe. #Chicago ranks #5 for activity, adding 1.3 MSF. @REjournals. buff.ly/3exVOpc