Cheesecake Factory says no to rent at 294 locations. Socialists rejoice
Thanks to pandemic-related closures, the company said it doesn't have enough to pay landlords in April. Jokes about a caramel-drizzled revolution ensued
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Redfin pulls back on lead sales as video tours surge amid virus crisis
CEO Glenn Kelman also said during the latest episode of Inman's Daily Dispatch podcast that his company continues to see strong traffic and that real estate will recover
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ease appraisal standards amid coronavirus
The federal loan servicers announced an adjustment of long-held appraisal and employment verification standards in order to help facilitate mortgages amidst the COVID-19 outbreak
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan and U.S. Bank would give homeowners a 90-day grace period
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Amid pandemic, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard waive rent for LA tenants
The Hollywood couple owns at least two buildings in Los Angeles
People are fleeing cities amid coronavirus. Where are they going?
Data retrieved by Airbnb analysis website AirDNA shows that short-term renters are ditching cities for more rural areas as COVID-19 cases become more widespread
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin urges agents to use their CRMs
Reffkin's comments come as agents grapple with the coronavirus pandemic and its massive economic fallout
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus
The boutique hotel has fired a majority of its 100-person staff and plans to close 400 units in 10 locations
by Marian McPherson Mar 25
Realogy temporarily cuts executive pay amid coronavirus slowdown
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider is taking a 90% pay cut while his direct reports are reducing compensation by 50%
by Patrick Kearns Mar 25
Normal is gone: How to mentally prepare for the unknown future
Opinion
If we've learned anything from past downturns, it's that there is no normal — new or old. In today's stressful time, we just have to learn to play the hand we're dealt. Here's how one indie broker broaches life and work during a global pandemic
by Teresa Boardman Mar 25
Pulse: Tell us about a win you had this week
Today, let's take a moment to focus on the positives. If you've experienced a win this week, share that victory with us
by Inman Mar 25
Practicing real estate from a distance? 5 virtual meeting platforms you need to know
Opinion
Online buyer meetings, continuing education and digital listing presentations will become more popular than ever, even after coronavirus wanes. Here are some of the more popular virtual meeting options worth checking out
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
Inman reader QBs — quarantine buddies
We recently took to our Inman Coast to Coast Facebook group to see who you're spending quarantine time with and received some fuzzy-warm responses
by Inman Mar 24
StreetEasy suspends 'days on market' display
The Zillow-owned search portal is making changes to listing displays as the real estate industry slows down in New York, the epicenter of the country's coronavirus outbreak
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24
EXp Realty offers agents a $9 monthly telemedicine plan
The cloud-based brokerage wants to help its agents virtually go to the doctor
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24