Elevated demand for industrial space continues as consumer spending habits with the convenience of online shopping persist.
Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/commercial-weekly-industrial-sector-fundamentals-remain-the-strongest
A Nearly Unbelievable Data Point: The Birth Rate The baby bust has likely been fueled by both economic and health concerns of women during the pandemic. By: Jessica Lautz Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/a-nearly-unbelievable-data-point-the-birth-rate
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 30, 2021 Mortgage rates rose sharply this week following the trend of the 10-year Treasury yield, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing to 3.01%. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-september-30-2021
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 14, 2021 Mortgage rates rose above 3% this week as consumer and producer prices continue to rise due to persistent supply bottlenecks and labor difficulties. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-october-14-2021
NAR analyzed 390 commercial real estate markets and found a robust recovery with positive net absorption and strengthening rents across the multifamily, industrial and retail property markets as economic production rebounds to pre-pandemic levels. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-identifies-americas-top-10-commercial-office-markets-of-2021
Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, September 21, 2021 Total housing starts and housing permits made decent gains in August compared to the month prior, but the focus was on multifamily units. By: Lawrence Yun Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-housing-starts-september-21-2021
Three Commercial Committee members share what’s happening in their market and how they’re moving business forward. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/forging-ahead
