Retail's Favorite Time of Year

Well, one of the favorites. The average American will spend $142.31 on Valentine's Day gifts this year, up $8.40 from last year, according to a recent National Retail Federation survey. While the Midwest average is just $119, it's still good news for local retailers with wares of the red, pink and chocolate variety. The top items on the shopping list? Candy, jewelry, flowers, special nights out, clothing and gift cards. At Bisnow, though, we think nothing is more romantic than buying your loved one a piece of property. And then giving us the hot news tip. Not that it's all about us or anything...

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