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Evernest acquires Poplar Homes and $15M in tech-focused funding

Housing Wire

By joining forces with Evernest renowned for their operational excellence were uniting more than two decades of property management experience, Greg Toschi, co-founder of Poplar Homes, said in a statement. We’re excited about combining the two companies local property management operations and robust technology products.

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Why title insurance is essential to the U.S. system of property rights

Housing Wire

system of property rights is unique For over 250 years, our system favoring the free transfer of real estate between private parties without prior government approval has built wealth and fostered economic growth. The advantage of this system of local property records is that it keeps the claims to ownership close to the property itself.

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State and Local Property Tax Revenues Eclipse $700 Billion

Eyes on Housing

billion in taxes were paid by property owners in the four quarters ending Q2 2021.[1] 1] Four-quarter property tax revenues have climbed 13.2% Year-over-year growth of four-quarter property tax revenue has accelerated each of the past four quarters. NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s quarterly tax data shows that $703.5

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Consumers Agree to Disagree When It Comes to New Neighborhood Construction

Appraisal Buzz

Consumers were particularly asked about their thoughts on zoning and housing density increases in their actual communities, as well as the kinds of housing supply they are most likely to favor and the anticipated effects on local property prices, rentals, and taxes.

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Darwin Homes grabs $15 million in Series A funding

Housing Wire

The company was co-founded by early DoorDash executives Ryan Broderick and Zachary Kinloch, who said Darwin Homes aims to marry high-quality local property managers with best-in-class software. Single-family rentals are among the most attractive yet untapped asset classes in the U.S.

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The Importance of Tax Escrow Payment Processing for Mortgage Servicer Operations

Appraisal Buzz

Mortgage tax escrow payments for local property owners and government processors continue to serve as a crucial source of revenue for local governments. Among these payments, timely settlement of local property taxes holds particular significance.

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homegenius offers 21st-century valuation solutions that take home price estimates to a new level

Housing Wire

By marrying advanced valuation automation with local property data in an innovative and exciting way, this allows agents and brokers to leverage these insights and have more confident pricing conversations with their clients.

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