Green By Necessity

Get the latest research and articles on office sectors, the current infrastructure bill, and more. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-digest/october-2021

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

Housing Affordability Continued to Improve in August At the national level, housing affordability increased for the second consecutive month in August compared to the previous month. By:  Michael Hyman Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/housing-affordability-continued-to-improve-in-august

Dan Weisman, NAR’s director of emerging technology, told the audience that $25 billion per year is being invested in proptech across the globe and $10 billion of that is being invested in the United States. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/emerging-tech-takes-center-stage-at-realtors-conference-and-expo

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

Instant Reaction: Inflation, October 13, 2021 Inflation is lingering amid the strain on supply chains, labor difficulties, and rising rent prices. By: Nadia Evangelou Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-inflation-october-13-2021