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Kristen Smithberg writes for GlobeSt.com.
A backlog of capital that has been on the sidelines is likely to begin to loosen.
Office-Using Employment Rises in Q2
However, rising unemployment could weaken demand.
The top 10 markets gained 604,800 jobs during the year ended in August, a 2.3% decrease from last month's employment growth.
However, single-family residential, land/development and office all were described as overpriced.
The Windy City and its suburbs are highly desirable but fiercely competitive for renters.
A drop-off in oversupply coupled with continued strong e-commerce activity will positively impact the industrial sector.
Would a faster, cheaper or greener commute entice workers back to the office?
The generation has shifted from favoring urban to now suburban areas.
Rents still remain below average pre-pandemic levels.
The average household in swing states earns about $10,000 less than they need to afford a median-priced apartment.
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