Category: News

Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum

These slides were presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum during the 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

15M Jobs Potentially Saved by Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a program funded under the $2.2 trillion CARES Act to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.

37th Parallel Properties Acquires Three-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Target Texas Markets of Austin and San Antonio

RICHMOND, VA – 37th Parallel Properties Investment Group announced the acquisition of a three-property portfolio in Austin and San Antonio, Texas on behalf of their investors and family office partner. The acquisition marks the firm’s reentry into the Austin market, a target investment market for 37thParallel, ranked as the “#1 Place to Live” by US…
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2020 Sustainability Snapshot

2020 Sustainability Snapshot NAR reported on the growth of sustainability efforts in the real estate industry. This post highlights REALTOR® feedback on sustainable issues. By:  Sidnee Holmes Sustainability

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How to Avoid a Messy Key Situation

 Are you struggling to sort out a messy key situation? Whether it’s a master key system that’s racking up locksmith costs, a pegboard and logbook you can’t reconcile, an electronic key control system that doesn’t come with the training and support you need, or a smart lock system that’s more time-consuming to manage than you…
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Metro Home Prices Rise in 96% of Metro Areas in First Quarter of 2020

The national median existing single-family home price in the first quarter of 2020 was $274,600, up 7.7% from the first quarter of 2019 ($254,900).

Concord RENTS Announces the Grand Opening of New 150-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Palm Coast, Florida

PALM COAST, FL – ConcordRENTS announces the Grand Opening of Central Landings at Town Center Apartment Homes, a $26.7 Million affordable housing community, consisting of 150 apartment homes serving those making 40% – 80% of the area median income, located in the Palm Coast Town Center. As the newest affordable apartment community within the last…
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Survey on Inbound Referral Business of International REALTOR® Members

This study looks at the referrals International Realtor® Members (IRMs) receive from their contacts abroad and the challenges and opportunities regarding the international referral business.

How Residents Are Dealing w Questions about Paying the Rent, Re-Opening the Economy

Reports about the percentage of apartment residents who have paid their rent on time despite many dealing with economic struggles brought on by Covid-19 have been valuable to multifamily operators. One apartment research firm has gone one step further – it asked the residents themselves. J Turner Research surveyed more than 3,700 renters April 23-30…
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