
Report: Data centers bring mixed housing effects, boost commercial real estate
News ClipBaltimore Sun·MD·9/12/2026
A report by the National Association of Realtors' Chief Economist Lawrence Yun suggests that data centers have mixed effects on local housing markets and generally boost commercial real estate. The impact on home values and jobs is not solely determined by the number of data centers, but rather varies significantly based on the specific local market.
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National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says the effect of data centers varies significantly depending on the local market. “The number of data centers alone does not tell us what will happen to home values, jobs or u…