The Lede

Small-cap commercial real estate transaction volume remains comfortably ahead of last year's record-setting level, reported Boxwood Means, Stamford, Conn.

The Federal Reserve reported largely positive feedback on commercial real estate nationwide over the past six weeks. 

China's recent economic troubles pushed the S&P Volatility Index to its highest level since 2011, which could cause more investors to favor commercial real estate, said Marcus & Millichap in a special report.

Businesses looking for office space in technology markets should expect to pay a premium--and a hefty one in many of the top tech cities, reported CBRE Group, Los Angeles.

The Senate and House returned to work Tuesday after their traditional August recess facing a packed legislative agenda of "must-pass" items.