Commercial Digest, October, 2021

Race, Homeownership, and Student Loan Debt When examining the issue of student loan debt, it is essential not to overlook the relationship to race. By: Jessica Lautz Student Loan Debt Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/race-homeownership-and-student-loan-debt

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

On November 10, 2021, REALTORS® from across the country and around the world will gather in San Diego to experience the premier global event for real estate professionals. This year’s conference will be the first-ever hybrid – in-person and virtual – REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/realtors-to-rise-and-shine-during-annual-realtors-conference-expo-in-san-diego

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

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