Lubbock Association of REALTORS®

Daily News

26 January 2021

• Commercial Turns to ‘Bipolar Ionization,’ UV Light to Fight COVID-19 Spread

  Companies are finding that investing in air purifying systems and high-tech gadgets may be key to getting workers back inside buildings.

• The Most Commonly Delayed Home Repairs

  Due to financial stress, 70% of homeowners say they’ve postponed home fixes—even projects they deem critical—since the start of the pandemic.

• Wealth Gap Grows Within the Housing Market

  Home sales between $750,000 and $1 million have surged 85% in November compared to the year prior, according to NAR data.

• $25B in Rental Assistance Is on the Way: Who Will Qualify?

  Federal funds are expected to be disbursed to states today as part of the COVID-19 stimulus package passed last month.

• Pandemic Prompts Bigger Wish-Lists in Kitchens, Outdoor Spaces

  Real estate pros reveal what housing amenities rank highest among their home shoppers.