Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, September 21, 2021

The number of contractors working in buildings, and competing budget priorities, can complicate building cybersecurity. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/protect-smart-buildings-against-ot-risks

Join NAR’s Rodney Gansho, Charlie Lee, and industry experts on the latest and greatest that is happening with RPR®, CMLS, realtor.com®, and RESO. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/the-mls-hour/the-mls-hour-2021-realtors-conference-and-expo-industry-update

Dan Weisman, NAR’s director of emerging technology, told the audience that $25 billion per year is being invested in proptech across the globe and $10 billion of that is being invested in the United States. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/emerging-tech-takes-center-stage-at-realtors-conference-and-expo

NAR Announces New REALTOR Benefits® Program Partnership A new resource will help small residential brokerages provide the same agent service and support typically offered by larger entities. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051 Being a Broker, Managing Your Office Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-announces-new-realtor-benefits-program-partnership

Thriving Office Market in Secondary Cities With remote and hybrid workstyles bolstered by the continuing pandemic, office space demand continues to be on the decline except in secondary cities. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Commercial & Investment Real Estate Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/commercial-weekly-thriving-office-market-in-secondary-cities

Impacts of Student Loan Debt on Homebuying Uncovered Experts from the housing & higher education fields & NAR policy thought leaders discussed how the student loan debt crisis affects the… Media Contact: Tori Syrek Student Loan Debt Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/impacts-of-student-loan-debt-on-homebuying-uncovered-at-realtor-policy-forum