Sustained job creation, more consumer spending, and the continuing return of the workforce to the office underpinned the commercial real estate market's recovery across all property sectors in the first half of 2021.

The report highlights foreign client purchases and sales of U.S. residential property, and looks at U.S. clients seeking to buy property abroad.

NAR Research compiles the latest housing market data in this weekly monitor, based on what REALTORS® are seeing in their market, mortgage data, jobless claims, foot traffic, and the latest home sales numbers.

This report is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners.

In June 2021, home showings decreased in every region except the West: Northeast region (-26%), Midwest (-18%), South (-9%) and West (34%).

Commercial real estate acquisitions during January through May 2021 rose 1% compared to one year ago as investors acquired multifamily properties, hotels, and seniors housing.

This survey breaks down home sales by primary, vacation, and investment properties, and looks at non-primary residence transactions.

The Loan Type Survey looks at multiple aspects of financing, including the types of loans and loan products members' clients are using, how they affect home buyers' offers, and what loan products are least attractive to home sellers.

This report examines the distinct differences found between LGBTQ, non-LGBTQ, lesbian and gay, and bisexual buyers and sellers.

Year-to-date through April 2021, commercial transactions were 10% below the level one year ago. Commercial real estate prices continue to firm up, but valuations were still broadly down by 5% in April compared to January 2020.