Senate approves $310B in new funding for small business loan program
The money is meant to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, a potentially important lifeline for real estate professionals. The program previously ran out of money
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 21
Corcoran continues Florida growth, expands into panhandle
Hilary & Reverie and 30A Realty are both affiliating with Corcoran, giving the brand a new 80-agent franchise in Northwest Florida
by Patrick Kearns Apr 21
How curbside closings are keeping the market moving
An Atlanta real estate law firm has been conducting mobile closings for 14 years. A global pandemic has given their model, as well as emerging closing technologies fresh, much-needed attention
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 21
Philanthropist and power broker Robby Browne dead at 72
Robby Browne was known for his lavish New York parties, huge deals, famous friends and long-running charity work
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
Lender launches small business loan portal for contractors
Loan Source has created a new application website for people hoping to get some of the cash lawmakers set aside for small businesses
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
Realtor.com extends agent billing relief
The company is offering agents a 30% reduction on billing or the opportunity to push their contract a month
by Patrick Kearns Apr 20
Real estate scores $10.7B as small business loan program runs out of gas
Real estate businesses collectively won about 3.14% of the total funding lawmakers set aside to save small firms during the pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 17
RE/MAX adds hospitality veteran to board of directors
Stephen Joyce, the CEO of Applebee's and IHOP's parent company, is joining the firm at a time when both the real estate and hospitality industries are facing a slowdown
by Patrick Kearns Apr 17
Ryan Gorman: Home prices not likely to see significant drop
Inventory is low and the real estate market is healthier than it was during the last recession. That should keep home prices relatively stable, the Coldwell Banker chief said
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
Matterport quietly lays off employees amid pandemic
Several former employees took to LinkedIn to announce Matterport had laid them and others off due to the coronavirus pandemic
by Marian McPherson Apr 16
Gary Gold and Vija Williams said at Inman's Town Hall that once lockdown orders end consumers may race back to real estate. Agents should act now to take full advantage
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
Here's how Realogy is prepping agents to 'rule the recovery'
Recent changes to Realogy's Learning Platform is allowing the company to pivot to training that will help agents when the market picks back up
by Patrick Kearns Apr 16
Lion & Orb launches new listing marketing program for agents
PressList is designed to generate media coverage for agents' listings. The service also includes a virtual tour agents can use while in-person showings remain off limits
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
Compass 'can sustain a downturn for 6 months, 8 months, 9 months'
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also conceded that the downturn hitting the housing market is going to drive some agents and discounters out of the real estate industry
by Patrick Kearns Apr 15
Real estate firms nab $8B in small business stimulus loans
The real estate industry has so far secured 3.22% of the money being doled out as part of the pandemic-prompted Paycheck Protection Program
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
RE/MAX expands broker fee deferrals, enacts hiring freezes
The real estate franchisor is enacting cost-cutting measures including a suspension of its popular 401K matching program, company bonuses and a nationwide hiring freeze
by Patrick Kearns Apr 14