Keller Williams executive on taking virtual open houses from 'novelty to norm'
Jay Papasan wants to help teach the entire real estate industry best practices on virtual tours and open houses
by Patrick Kearns Apr 10
6 things homeowners need to know about mortgage forbearance plans
The Mortgage Bankers Association's Sara Singhas explained how mortgage forbearance and repayment works and what homeowners should do if they need more time
by Marian McPherson Apr 10
Hot market was doused by pandemic, Zillow report shows
A new report shows that what was poised to be 'the most competitive' spring market in years instead ended up with plummeting numbers of new listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Show us your view! Readers share their favorite windows
Find yourself looking outward when you're tired of being inside? Here's what readers enjoy seeing when they're looking for a distraction
by Brad Inman Apr 10
Google searches soar for ‘mortgage’ and ‘home.’ ‘Real estate,’ not so much
Google's data shows changes during the pandemic in home-related online searches. Some experts believe those trends hint at longterm shifts in consumer preference
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9
Mortgage credit availability decreased 16.1% in March
The Mortgage Bankers Association said the decrease is due to stricter lending standards and increased likelihood of loan forbearance and defaults
by Marian McPherson Apr 9
Colorado Springs ranked hottest housing market in March
The city was ranked the hottest housing market for the second consecutive month by Realtor.com with half of all homes selling in under 28 days
Another 6.6M filed for unemployment last week
More than 15M Americans have filed for unemployment insurance since states began issuing stay-at-home orders
by Patrick Kearns Apr 9
16 soft prospecting ideas for your team
It’s more critical than ever to stay at the forefront of your clients’ minds as a community pillar
by Nicole Lopez Apr 9
How can agents weather this storm? 3 pros offer advice
Chime Technologies hosted a virtual panel discussion to offer agents advice on how to navigate the market while sheltering in place and prepare for what the industry will hold after the pandemic ends
by Mike McGowan Apr 9
The post-coronavirus office: more air purifiers, less open floor plans
In the past few weeks, demand for air purification systems has jumped in an effort to provide safer work environments for employees. A shift away from open-concept offices may not be far behind
EXp Realty lays off 15% of staff amid market slowdown
Executives at the company are taking salary reductions in an effort to reduce company expenses as home sales across the country slow
by Patrick Kearns Apr 8
Georgia MLS cuts dues in response to concerns amid outbreak
Waiving broker and appraiser dues for Q2 will cost a little more than $1M
As coronavirus restrictions lift, China's real estate sales bounce back
A new report found that the number of sales across China's 30 largest cities reached 5,976 on March 31 — an enormous increase from a low of 22 on Feb. 8, when the country was at the height of the pandemic