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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

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

There is strong recovery in the multifamily, industrial, and retail property markets, while the recovery has not been as robust in the office and hotel property markets. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-market-insights/september-2021-commercial-market-insights

Renter Demand Shifts Toward Class B/C Apartments The apartment vacancy rate has fallen to a decade low of 4.5%, and the asking rent has soared to a historic high of 10.5%. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Rental Properties Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/commercial-weekly-renter-demand-shifts-toward-more-affordable-and-suburban-class-bc-apartments