Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/qa-corner-2021-real-estate-in-a-digital-age-report
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
Housing Affordability Continued to Improve in August At the national level, housing affordability increased for the second consecutive month in August compared to the previous month. By: Michael Hyman Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/housing-affordability-continued-to-improve-in-august
Myth-Busting Millennial Tropes: 8 Common Myths Busted Let’s tackle some myths about millennials, spending, student debt, and homeownership. By: Jessica Lautz Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/myth-busting-millennial-tropes-8-common-myths-busted
The Clean Water Act could have a profound effect on private property rights and on commercial real estate practitioners—particularly on the development side. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/watershed-moment
Monthly State Retail Sales, January 2019 to May 2021 The U.S. Census Bureau has released a new experimental data product that features modeled state-level retail sales. By: Brandon Hardin Retail Properties Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/monthly-state-retail-sales-january-2019-to-may-2021
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
