Insights from Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners’ Q2 Report
- Arkansas was the top inbound state in 2024, according to Atlas Van Lines. While most states remained ‘balanced in migration’, Arkansas saw a net gain as Americans, hesitant to relocate due to existing mortgages, were drawn by job opportunities and a lower cost of living. (NWA Look)
- The American Legislative Exchange Council ranked Arkansas #10 for economic outlook in its ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. Gov. Sanders says this is due to the pro-growth policies focused on cutting taxes, growing the workforce, and investing in education.
- Investors and users continue to be attracted to older assets below replacement cost for product. According to Groundwork NWA, “Developers cite a lack of low-interest rate debt… [and given] increasing development costs, including land costs, developers are faced with greater financing caps than before.”
- Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at all-time highs at the end of Q2 2025. This trend shows investor optimism and an increase in market liquidity.
