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Austin remains in the top spot for the fourth year in a row, and seventh time in nine years, according to RCLCO Real Estate Consulting in its 2025 STEM Job Growth Index (STEMdex), which projects which metropolitan areas will have the strongest outlook for growth in jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

BNP Paribas Real Estate and Therus Investment have signed a strategic partnership for the Mediterraneo 44 project in Madrid, the future MEININGER Hotel.

Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. and Devon Self Storage have completed construction of a 110,000-rentable-square-foot class A self-storage facility located in Camden, N.J. 

The U.S. retail market showed signs of recovery in third quarter 2025, with a positive net absorption of 4.7 million square feet following two quarters of decline, according to JLL.

Qualitas has appointed Anthony Perry as head of origination for Queensland.

Savills Investment Management has acquired a modern new logistics building in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Morgan, a vertically integrated multifamily investment, development, and management firm, has been selected by Howard Hughes Communities to manage more than 3,250 residences across 11 premier rental communities in The Woodlands and Bridgeland, two of Greater Houston’s most sought-after master planned communities.

Sarah Warmisham has joined Clarion Partners as a managing director and head of EMEA distribution.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries across the economy, the multifamily and affordable housing sector is beginning to explore technologies that can enhance efficiency, decision-making and impact. Bob Simpson, founder and CEO of Multifamily Impact Council, discusses the readiness of the multifamily industry for widespread AI adoption. Bob explores how AI is reshaping portfolio construction and risk assessment, the technological and cultural barriers slowing progress, and the importance of strong data standards to accelerate innovation. He also highlights how AI is already driving meaningful change in impact-driven housing initiatives — helping property owners, residents, and local governments achieve greater efficiency and stability.

As data centers expand to meet rising demand, developers face common challenges, including power access, permitting and community engagement. Alex Stoewer, CEO of Greenlight Data Centers, discusses why projects most often stall, the importance of early coordination with utilities and local governments, and how the relationship between real estate and infrastructure is evolving. He also shares his outlook on the sector amid mounting concerns over power shortages and limited AI-ready rack space through the end of the decade.

Real Estate Fund Manager American South Capital Partners (ASCP), a joint venture between SDS Capital Group and Vintage Realty Co., has completed the first closing of its newest affordable housing investment vehicle, American South Real Estate Fund III (ASREF III), securing $60 million in initial capital commitments toward its $500 million target.

Half of affordable housing professionals believe market challenges will impact their deal pipelines in 2026. High construction costs (55 percent) and price increases from tariffs (39 percent) are cited as the biggest barriers to development. As a result, only 29 percent of professionals plan to expand housing developments next year, according to TD Bank’s survey of 238 participants at the Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development in Atlantic City, N.J.

CIM Group and Bryant Group Ventures (BGV) has launched CIM-BGV Impact Ventures, an impact-driven partnership to address the immense need for affordable housing and to deliver community and economic value to underserved markets throughout the United States.

Stoneweg has appointed Olivier Jollin as president of France, effective immediately.

ACORE CAPITAL will continue to operate independently, under the leadership of CEO Warren de Haan, supported by the firm’s experienced existing executive management team. There will be no changes to ACORE CAPITAL’s investment management operations.

Realterm has acquired Bessemer Road, a 36,392-square-foot final mile delivery hub situated on a 3.80-acre site in Irlam, a prime logistics submarket in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. This acquisition represents a significant addition to Realterm's growing European portfolio.

Aviva Investors has created the Aviva Investors Social Value Label, a certification scheme which seeks to recognize – and apply a rating to – the quality of practice in the construction supply chain delivering good employment, skills and training outcomes for people and communities near its real estate development projects.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management Limited, as the manager of CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR), has sold 95 Gilmore Road, a logistics property in Queensland, Australia.  The sale consideration is approximately S$90 million ($69 million).

Jasper Petit has joined Bouwinvest as managing director international investments.

Barings has appointed Alastair Wright as head of Asia Pacific (APAC), effective January 2026.