Commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling increasing urgency to boost the energy efficiency of existing and new buildings. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/green-by-necessity

Thriving Office Market in Secondary Cities With remote and hybrid workstyles bolstered by the continuing pandemic, office space demand continues to be on the decline except in secondary cities. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Commercial & Investment Real Estate Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/commercial-weekly-thriving-office-market-in-secondary-cities

NAR Congratulates the Bipartisan Policy Center NAR looks forward to collaborating with Ron and the Bipartisan Policy Center to ensure every American is afforded access to homeownership. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-congratulates-the-bipartisan-policy-center-for-launching-the-j-ronald-terwilliger-center-for-housing-policy

Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, September 21, 2021 Total housing starts and housing permits made decent gains in August compared to the month prior, but the focus was on multifamily units. By: Lawrence Yun Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-housing-starts-september-21-2021

Metro Area Wealth Gains as of 2021 Q2 Homeownership is a key pathway to building wealth and narrowing the racial income and wealth inequality gap. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/metro-area-wealth-gains-as-of-2021-q2-typical-gain-of-349000-over-30-years

Three Commercial Committee members share what’s happening in their market and how they’re moving business forward. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/forging-ahead

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

New research from the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate may show that global buyers with long-term goals still have an appetite for U.S. real estate. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/cross-border-caution

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

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

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