Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-good-neighbor-award-finalists-honored-for-strengthening-their-communities
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
When President Joe Biden released his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan in April, one of the ways he proposed to pay for the increased federal spending was to limit the Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 like-kind exchange deferral amount to $500,000. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/the-juice-isnt-worth-the-squeeze
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
Looking to relocate? Forewarned is fore armed. https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/states-economies-failing-vs-states-economies-thriving/
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
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
