Forewarned

Instant Reaction: Retail Trade Sales October 15, 2021 U.S. advance estimates of retail and food service sales for September 2021 increased from the prior month. By:  Brandon Hardin Retail Properties Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-retail-trade-sales-october-15-2021

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

Less Intense Multi-bidding; Fewer First-time Buyers This summer’s intense multi-bidding is cooling, partly due to a seasonal decline, but also because first-time buyers cannot find affordable… By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton First-Time Homebuyers Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/less-intense-multi-bidding-and-fewer-first-time-buyers-in-august-2021

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