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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 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

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

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

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