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The National Association of Realtors has released a new index. This index uses various factors found in local economies to indicate future demand for commercial real estate.

The suspect in the deadly Chino Hills kidnapping was a commercial real estate partner of the victim, with whom they had a business dispute, according to an attorney. The incident involved an execution-style killing.

A suspect in a deadly Chino Hills trunk execution was a commercial real estate partner of the victim, with whom they were embroiled in a business dispute, according to an attorney. The suspect and victim worked together in real estate prior to the incident.

Experts recommend the Tamil Nadu government establish land banks to enhance commercial real estate development. They suggest adopting Gujarat's land pooling and leasing models to address high land costs affecting supply.

Hong Kong's commercial real estate investment reached HK$24.1 billion in the first half of the year, with a 56% annualised increase. The education industry drove HK$10 billion in transactions, primarily for converting assets into student housing.

The Ascension Parish commercial real estate market showed mixed performance in Q1 2026, with overall sales volume declining slightly but transaction activity improving. Retail and land sectors saw volume declines, while industrial sales volume rose. Year-to-date sales through March totaled $16 million, down from $113 million in the same period in 2025.

Bill Ukropina, a 40-year commercial real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Commercial, was installed as the new board chair of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. The swearing-in took place at a black-tie gala on June 26, 2026, in the Langham Huntington Hotel’s Viennese Ballroom.

Elifin is using proprietary commercial real estate data and artificial intelligence to transform property marketing, analysis, and sales. The company is based in Baton Rouge.

Business Insider is accepting nominations for its 2026 Rising Stars of Real Estate list until July 24. Nominees must be under 35, US-based, and demonstrate notable contributions to real estate. Submissions are open to professionals in commercial or residential real estate and related fields.

Bill Ukropina, a commercial real estate broker with over 40 years in Pasadena, is set to become the city's Chamber chair in 2026. He describes the city as undergoing a 'rebirth' post-Eaton Fire, measured through housing starts, construction, and job growth.

Japan dominates the Asia-Pacific real estate market, accounting for 28% of direct investment in Asia-Pacific commercial real estate last year. Tokyo's grade A office vacancy rate was 0.7% in Q1 2024, with rents rising for nine consecutive quarters, up 13.2%.

A flagship Portland office building was sold at a surprisingly low price, indicating the city's economic recovery remains incomplete. The transaction highlights ongoing challenges for commercial real estate in Portland, despite its reputation as a 'woke' urban center.

Doubleline's Shinoda predicts good times ahead for commercial real estate. This forecast suggests a positive outlook for the industry. Commercial real estate is expected to perform well.