Baird & Warner donates $150K toward coronavirus response
The Chicago-based brokerage is giving back to the community through its charitable arm Good Will Network
by Patrick Kearns Mar 31
Transactly raises $3M to boost outsourced transaction coordination
With a total of $4.7M raised in 2 years, the company is aiming to win the market for outsourced transaction coordination. While its software can be used for free by agents and brokerages, the company charges for use of a designated transaction coordination
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
REBNY launches agent resource guide for entire industry
The New York City-based real estate trade group has a new hub that breaks down details about the stimulus package as well as government and local resources
by Patrick Kearns Mar 31
FHA and VA latest mortgage servicers to relax standards
The federal mortgage servicers recently joined Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in offering alternatives to traditional appraisals and employment verifications
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
36% of homeshoppers believe the recession has already begun: Poll
A new survey by realtor.com reflects the stark contrast in homebuyer sentiment since the beginning of March with the coronavirus outbreak. Still, many homebuyers are undeterred
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
DroneBase is taking aerial video to new heights
DroneBase is using drone technology to survey building sites, produce roof damage reports, inspect real estate disaster zones and a number of uses beyond marketing
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
How to get a loan and save your business during the pandemic
The government is basically giving away free money. Most brokerages and agents should be able to take advantage of it
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Airbnb announces drastic cost-saving measures to survive slowdown
CEO Brian Chesky said he and his executive team will take dramatic pay cuts along with eliminating marketing budget
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
Brooklyn luxury sales drop by 50 percent: Compass
Only 3 contracts to buy high-end homes were signed last week
Nebraska's first coronavirus death is longtime Realtor
Ralph Marasco, former Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate, passed away from Covid-19 on March 24
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 30
California Realtors group lays out agent aid programs
Agents and brokers can now get loans and payments akin to unemployment insurance thanks to a bill lawmakers passed last week
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Pending home sales rise in February
According to NAR's Pending Homes Sales Index released on Monday, pending home sales increased 2.4 percent in February
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 30
Feds say residential real estate is an 'essential business'
The US Department of Homeland Security issued guidance to identify essential industries to critical infrastructure. California and Washington are the latest states to deem the profession essential
by Patrick Kearns Mar 30
Real estate leaders reveal their vulnerabilities
Opinion
At this time, many of us are more willing to be vulnerable — letting our guard down is actually helping us get through this
by Brad Inman Mar 30
9 ways to minimize the pandemic's impact on business
When this situation turns the corner, there will be plenty of business to go around. Here are the actions you need to take now to ensure your business is healthy when things rebound
by Jeff Glover Mar 30