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Grocers get a preview of consumer demand shifting to buying food online amid the coronavirus, according to the Wall Street Journal. WeWork demands tenants continue to pay rent at locations that remain open, reports Forbes. These are among this weekend’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

The question is which property sectors look safe as long-term picks?

The current pandemic has put property managers on the first lines. Here’s what to keep in mind.

The hotel industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, reports the New York Times. Real estate giant SL Green Realty Corp.’s agreement to sell the former New York Daily News headquarters collapses due to market turmoil, according to the Wall Street Journal. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

Why has U.S. real estate remained relatively sheltered from these major global events over the course of history?

The e-commerce giant paid more than the building’s previous sales price. It may still have been a good deal, capital markets experts say.

The eviction suspensions are in place for the entire duration of time that a property owner remains in forbearance.

The government is trying to stave off evictions for homeowners and renters, reports The New York Times. Taubman Centers is closing most of its malls at least until the end of the month, according to MarketWatch.

Because it’s uncertain how the pandemic will progress, it’s critical to plan for a wide range of scenarios.

Smart data may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of this controversial program.