Commercial Digest, October, 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

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

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