We are pleased to present the 2013 Newmark Grubb Acres Mid-Year Real Estate Market Report. From the beginning, 2013 was off to a strong start, especially in the commercial real estate investments sector. For example:

• Transaction volume increased 35% over the last half of 2012
• The amount of square footage sold was at its highest level in at least 5-1/2 years
• Overall price per square foot was at its highest level in 4-1/2 years

As always, I welcome your thoughts.