High Desert Association of REALTORS®

16 January 2020

• In Addition to HQ2 Tax Breaks, Amazon Sought $1B for Other Real Estate Projects

  The online retail giant has sparked a debate over whether economic incentives are a smart way for cities and states to attract jobs and development.

• Top 10 Cities for Rental Investments This Year

  A new analysis shows that the Midwest and East Coast are among the hotspots for rental property bargains.

• What Exactly Do Closing Costs Cover?

  Share this financial breakdown with clients so they understand what they’re paying for at the closing table.

• Slight Uptick in Mortgage Rates Won’t Stymie Demand

  Cheaper financing opportunities, combined with a strong job market, are boosting home buyers’ purchasing power.

• Scammers Pose as Agents to Bilk Real Estate Colleagues

  Criminals may pretend to be a practitioner asking his or her coworkers to pick up hundreds of dollars in gift cards for supposed closing gifts.