Existing-Home Sales Recede 2.0% in August

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

Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill We look forward to working with Congress and the administration to ensure provision of affordable housing and equal access to credit in America. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-statement-on-the-passage-of-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill

Retail Vacancy Rates at Lowest Levels Since Q2 2020 With people returning to physical stores and food and drinking places, demand for retail space in Q2 2021 exceeded pre-pandemic peak levels. By: Brandon Hardin Retail Properties Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/commercial-weekly-retail-vacancy-rates-at-lowest-levels-since-q2-2020

40 years of Home Buyer and Seller Data There are some notable changes in the home buying environment, pandemic aside, including interest rates, home prices, and how people buy and sell. By: Jessica Lautz Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/40-years-of-home-buyer-and-seller-data-how-does-the-profile-compare

Adaptive reuse and infrastructure represent two of the 10 issues expected to have the most impact on real estate during the 2021–2022 cycle. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/repositioning-suburbia