Daily News 9-25-2026

International buyers look beyond trophy assets as pricing, sector fundamentals and domestic partnerships reshape their U.S. investment strategies. Despite geopolitical volatility, foreign investment in American commercial real estate increased in the first half of 2026. What’s notable is that international buyers are becoming more selective, increasingly targeting artificial intelligence-driven assets such as data centers, power infrastructure and technology platforms. Retail and senior…»

U.S. manufacturing job announcements and capital investment are rebounding sharply after months of plateauing earlier in 2026, Savills reported Tuesday. The firm’s latest Manufacturing Pulse cited 78,117 jobs and nearly $70 billion in capital investment announced over the trailing 12 months, for year-over-year increases of 46.6% and 108.3%, respectively. At the same time, the “stall rate” of projects being delayed or canceled reached a two-year low in August. Defense and AI…»

The long-anticipated wave of commercial real estate distress has not arrived evenly across the market. But a subset of multifamily loans originated in 2021 is showing clear signs of strain, creating a potential opening for investors equipped to buy properties or debt at a discount. CRE CLO distress reached 28% in August, up from 19% in July, according to CRED iQ data cited by The Wall Street Journal. Because CRE CLOs typically carry floating rates, borrowers are particularly exposed…»

A new report by Placer.ai shows how Trader Joe’s and Aldi, two grocers from similar backgrounds, differ when it comes to bringing traffic in. Trader Joe’s belongs to Aldi Nord and Aldi’s U.S. stores are owned by Aldi Sud, two companies formed after their German parent business split in the 1960s. The steady drumbeat of inexpensive limited releases make the biggest visit splashes for Trader Joe’s. When Trader Joe’s shrank their signature canvas tote bag in early 2024, for example, the…»

RentCafe’s annual Best Cities for Renters report analyzes 20 key metrics across 150 U.S. cities — from cost of living and job growth to walkability and community engagement — giving renters a data-backed resource for deciding where to move next. Scottsdale climbed eight positions to reach #7 nationally and overtake Gilbert which now sits at #13, while Phoenix proper is at #71 — making the metro one of the most compelling examples of how a single market can deliver…»