Green By Necessity
Commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling increasing urgency to boost the energy efficiency of existing and new buildings. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/green-by-necessity
Commercial Weekly: Thriving Office Market in Secondary Cities
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
NAR Congratulates the Bipartisan Policy Center for Launching the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy
NAR Congratulates the Bipartisan Policy Center NAR looks forward to collaborating with Ron and the Bipartisan Policy Center to ensure every American is afforded access to homeownership. Media Contact: Tori Syrek Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-congratulates-the-bipartisan-policy-center-for-launching-the-j-ronald-terwilliger-center-for-housing-policy
Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, September 21, 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
Metro Area Wealth Gains as of 2021 Q2: Typical Gain of $349,000 Over 30 Years
Metro Area Wealth Gains as of 2021 Q2 Homeownership is a key pathway to building wealth and narrowing the racial income and wealth inequality gap. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/metro-area-wealth-gains-as-of-2021-q2-typical-gain-of-349000-over-30-years
Forging Ahead
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
NAR Announces New REALTOR Benefits® Program Partnership
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
Cross-Border Caution
New research from the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate may show that global buyers with long-term goals still have an appetite for U.S. real estate. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/cross-border-caution
NAR Applauds Administration Suspending Portions of the 2021 Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements
NAR Applauds Admin Suspending Portions of 2021 PSPAs The suspended portions would limit GSEs’ ability to appropriately serve the overall U.S. housing market as intended in crisis. Media Contact: Tori Syrek Mortgage Financing, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs) Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-applauds-administration-suspending-portions-of-the-2021-preferred-stock-purchase-agreements
Watershed Moment
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
Protect Smart Buildings Against OT Risks
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
NAR Report Finds Four Out of Five Real Estate Firms Operated From a Single Office in 2020
4 Out of 5 Real Estate Firms Were Single-Office in 2020 NAR surveyed REALTOR® executives and senior managers on firm demographics, composition, staff benefits, business activity, and market forecasts. Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042 Being a Broker, Establishing Your Business, Managing Your Office, Recruiting & Retaining Salespeople Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-report-finds-four-out-of-five-real-estate-firms-operated-from-a-single-office-in-2020