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This report highlights the consequences of underbuilding and underinvesting in housing. The U.S. currently faces an acute shortage of available housing, an ever-worsening affordability crisis, and a housing stock that is aging and increasingly in need of repairall to the detriment of the health of the public and the economy. In order to come back from this, we need a major national commitment to build more housing of all types by expanding resources, addressing barriers to ...new development, and making new housing construction an integral part of a national infrastructure strategy. https://loom.ly/23wy_Xk #housing #construction #affordabilitycrisis

How California Homelessness Became A Crisis... For a city as opulent as San Francisco, it's long been jarring to see the extreme poverty of those experiencing homelessness on its streets. Full article here: https://loom.ly/1Uqn5z4

Amy Kong, 2021 Asian Real Estate Association of America President-Elect, recently sat down with AJ Barkley, Neighborhood Lending Executive at Bank of America to discuss the bank's initiatives to bolster lending in underserved communities. Click below to watch Stronger Together, a quarterly series by Amy Kong. https://loom.ly/2tatNzk #aapiheritagemonth #realestate #stopasianhate

Awesome news to kick off pride month : National Association of REALTORS announced a new partnership with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. Details here - https://loom.ly/CiVbmGA

Referral Exchange May Employee Highlight: LaShauna J. Wooten-Moore How long have you been with ReferralExchange? I have been with ReferralExchange since June 2015. My 6-Year anniversary is fast approaching! :)... What is your role at ReferralExchange? I am the Servicing Operations Manager for the Closings/Dispute Department. My team makes sure that we follow up on upcoming, pending, and past due payments that are due to the company. We also handle any disputes and or possible negotiations that arise and assure to resolve them. How has ReferralExchange helped you in your career development? ReferralExchange is the first company that I have worked for that not only help with my personal growth but as well as my career growth. ReferralExchange has invested in my leadership development, furthered my education in real estate while helping me maintain my Real Estate license. My communication, listening, and negotiation skills are just a few. What I have most gained is confidence. I have learned to trust in myself, and that I am making accurate decisions that benefit not only our company but our culture. Where would you like to go on a dream vacation? BAHAMAS! I can just see myself walking from a wonderful suite to frolicking in the sand, to the clear blue water! One day soon! You’re happiest when? I am happiest when I am with my family. My most important titles are Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Aunty! Without them, I could never be me. LaShauna has moved up and around the company with continuing to add more skills under her belt. She doesn't shy away from any challenge and loves to roll up her sleeves to find a solution. What a way to lead!

U.S. Home Prices Post Record Gain, Topping Peak From 2005! "...The median price of a single-family home climbed 14.9% to $315,000 compared with a year earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors." #homeprices #RealEstate #home ... https://loom.ly/t9R-DxA

"The purpose of NAREB is to enhance the economic improvement of its members, the community at large, and the minority community which it serves." Click the link to learn more about how the "NAREB continues to open doors that otherwise would remain closed to African American professionals and/or consumers." https://loom.ly/mrZ07jU... #blackhistorymonth #NAREB #RealEstate #blackhistoryfacts #history

Bessie Coleman soared across the sky as the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot. Known for performing flying tricks, Coleman’s nicknames were; Brave Bessie, Queen Bess, and The Only Race Aviatrix in the World. #queen #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryfacts https://loom.ly/X24WRuI

"There’s no doubt that 2020 was a wild year for real estate. From the Covid-19 pause that stopped showings and sales entirely, to the slow recovery and crashing rental market in condo-saturated Manhattan, to hot markets in metro-area suburbs, there were plenty of downs and ups." This Forbes article delves in to the predictions that are being made on what the market may hold for 2021. https://buff.ly/35io75F... #realestate2021 #realestatemarket #realestateagent #realestatepredictions See more

How black residents of Long Beach fought racist real estate policies and influenced a nation. https://loom.ly/VQBbEnw #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryfacts #realestate

Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate: Where We Are and Where We’re Going? Give this enlightening mini-pod a listen here: https://buff.ly/38glR0m

"Making a serious commitment to diversity and inclusion (often abbreviated as D&I) goes a long way toward keeping employees happy and engaged, but it is also an important exercise for IT practitioners to promote diversity of thought..."

Referral Exchange January Employee Highlight: Justina Shearer - How long have you been with ReferralExchange? April will mark 5 years... -How has ReferralExchange helped you in your career development? Referral Exchange has pushed me to work hard and get out of my comfort zone. This company and the people here have always believed in me like they do all of their employees by investing in us to get our Real Estate license, to learn the market and understand our consumers. Referral Exchange doesn't always feel like a job, sometimes I feel like I'm in school because to this day I am constantly learning from my surrounding people. My career path has become a lot clearer because of the vision Referral Exchange has for its future, and it keeps me focused. -What do you like to do in your spare time? Travel, try something new for the first time, hangout with friends and eat yummy food. Justina has worn many hats at ReferralExchange over the years and is currently an agent advocate working on the PRIME partnership. If you have the chance to work with Justina, be sure to say hi!

https://buff.ly/3iUYdKS Starting early on an important month @sacramentopress shares a great article on some important figures of Black History in our states Capital. Which figure past/present has impacted you the most?"

If you run out of shows to binge and are now resorting to winter cleaning and have clothes to donate, this article can help you choose the best option. #donate #charity #giveback #referralexchange #publicgoods #binge #wintercleaning #nationwide #national #savetheplanet #resource #gogreen #sustainable #americanredcross #roomtogrow #salvationarmy #dressforsuccess #projectglam #onewarmcoat #soles4souls #thredup #church #school #shelters #thrift #recycle https://buff.ly/3rx7vQW

This holiday season we here at ReferralExchange are taking time to look back and remember our time together pre-quarantine, while also looking forward to what the future holds. We'd like to take this moment to highlight some of our amazing leaders who have helped to steer us through the storm of 2020 and continue to keep us on course toward the successes of 2021. Pictured below at our 2019 Holiday Party: Courtney DeShields, Sharon Powers de Vries, LaShauna Wooten-Moore, Amber Martinez, April Looney, Charro Tith, and Richelle Hudson

*EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT* Christmas Edition! One of our accountants, Nina, shared with us how she and her family enjoy the holidays from Brazil! "This was last year, I went to Brazil for Christmas and New years. This was on the 24th, like I mentioned, we celebrate on Christmas Eve. Unfortunately, I did not find a photo of the whole family, but we always celebrate with the whole family (uncles, aunts, cousins)." Nina also shared, "it's big because it's summer, so we usually go to the beach, a lot of people wear white. I love to spend Christmas and new years in Brazil." What are some of your favorite holiday traditions?

Inman News: ReferralExchange joins NAR Realtor Benefits Program Inman News National Association of REALTORS @jimdalrymple

This holiday season, enjoy Kendrick's famous Mack-n-Cheese. Kendrick is an amazing asset to ReferralExchange, and we are so grateful to have him here to share his tasty recipe with us, and now we want to share it with you! Here is his recipe: Boil pasta (8 oz)and drain Mix in 2-3 cups of shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese... 3 cups of milk 1/4 cup of butter 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour and a pinch of paprika to garnish Step 1: Boil 8 0z of pasta and drain Step 2: In a saucepan melt butter and stir in flour. Stir in milk then cheese. cook over low heat until all is melted. Step 3: Add pasta and cheese into a casserole dish and stir to mix. Step 4: Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and Vua la! You now have cheese goodness!!! See more

We're excited to announce our partnership with the National Association of REALTORS! Next stop - adding even more value to the business of 1.4M REALTORS. We’re also proud to expand this benefit to our 140K real estate agents in the country’s largest independent network! https://buff.ly/2D9vQbn National Association of REALTORS

Did you know that the average REALTOR worked 36 hours per week in 2019? Learn more from the NAR Research member profile. National Association of REALTORS

A few good tips for REALTORS from Curbio

More updates from National Association of REALTORS 1) 9 out of 10 members say their market is in recovery from the original shutdown, 2) $132B of PPP funds are still unallocated. Full report:

Home showing data from National Association of REALTORS. Overall, home showings were down by 4% in June 2020 from year-ago levels, but this is a smaller decline compared to the 20% decline in May 2020.

Optimistic outlook from industry experts for the 2nd half of 2020 Keeping Current Matters

43 of 50 states have re-opened for limited business, according to RISMedia

"Yun expects April’s pending home sales to be the lowest point for the year, and the month of May to, therefore, be the lowest point for closed sales. He then predicts a rebound in the housing market in the summer months." --Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for National Association of REALTORS

Mortgage rates hit all-time low for a 30 year, fixed rate mortgage at 3.15% Freddie Mac

Current mortgage rates from Bankrate.com

Insight on the economy from ReTrends, Paul Hagey, Skylar Olsen, Danielle Hale, Lawrence Yun, and Michael Frantantoni

Redfin is seeing a 17% increase in home buying demand, compared to Pre-COVID levels.

"Supply of homes for sale was down 24% from a year ago in April and new listings fell by 42%, but home prices were still up 5%" Redfin