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ECHO offers lease incentives to real estate agents for placing homeless tenants
Source: Austin Monitor --- Real estate agents in Austin have an incentive to find market-rate homes for those experiencing homelessness, and help one of the city’s main homeless services nonprofits lower the number of people facing housing instability. Austin’s Ending...
The Short- and Long-Run Effects of Remote Work on U.S. Housing Markets
Source: Economic Innovations Group --- The rapid growth of remote work has ushered in a variety of economic changes, with notable impacts on the housing market. An emerging literature suggests remote work has shifted both where people live and how much housing they...
American Real Estate Association Establishes First Local Chapter
NYRAC promotes itself on its website as an advocate for the “fundamental improvements in how we conduct business.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Establishes First Local Chapter
Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
“Almost 43% of borrowers in forbearance were there due to a natural disaster,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty in $1.3 Million Title Fraud Case
Estes pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud and filing false claims against the US. Continue Reading Virginia Man Pleads Guilty in $1.3 Million Title Fraud Case
Forecast: Utah’s Population to Grow by Half-Million Over Next 9 Years
A major downside of the new arrivals is the absence of housing to accommodate an expanded population. Continue Reading Forecast: Utah’s Population to Grow by Half-Million Over Next 9 Years
Evernest Acquires Poplar Homes
Evernest also announced it secured $15 million in a strategic funding investment led by LL Funds. Continue Reading Evernest Acquires Poplar Homes
Nashville Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Covid-Era Rental Assistance Fraud
Joe Law Jefferson pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and one count of failure to file a tax return last August. Continue Reading Nashville Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Covid-Era Rental Assistance Fraud
Travis Saxton Joins RE/MAX Holdings as EVP of Strategy
Saxton was previously executive vice president of enterprise solutions at T3 Sixty. Continue Reading Travis Saxton Joins RE/MAX Holdings as EVP of Strategy
NAR Voices Support of Trump’s Executive Order on Housing Affordability and Supply
“The President’s Executive Order underscores the critical need for bold, coordinated action,” said NAR. Continue Reading NAR Voices Support of Trump’s Executive Order on Housing Affordability and Supply
New Data Finds Home Prices Still Rising While Rents Continue to Fall
Realtor.com reported rents declined for the 17th consecutive month during December. Continue Reading New Data Finds Home Prices Still Rising While Rents Continue to Fall
NAHB and MBA Commend Trump’s Inauguration While NAR Stays Silent
NAR focused on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances. Continue Reading NAHB and MBA Commend Trump’s Inauguration While NAR Stays Silent














