56% of renters still plan to move despite ongoing pandemic
RentCafe's latest survey shows the majority of renters aren't canceling moving plans
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
Petition for real estate agent financial relief gains 3,300 signatures in 1 day
The Change.org petition asks federal and state lawmakers to provide financial aid to real estate agents who aren't protected by the current stimulus bill
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
Zillow CEO: 'There's no coronavirus playbook'
In an investors call, Rich Barton laid out plans to cut 25% of quarterly expenses by pausing hiring, cutting marketing, halting homebuying and reducing discretionary spending
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24
RE/MAX CEO: 'Leaders who are hiding right now are not leading'
Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX, sits down with Inman to discuss how he's leading one of the nation's largest franchisors in a time of uncertainty
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24
Houston and Austin Realtors suspend open house displays on HAR.com
The Houston Association of Realtors will also waive third-quarter MLS fees totaling more than $4M
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 23
Compass lays off 15% of staff amid coronavirus 'economic standstill'
CEO Robert Reffkin said Monday in a letter that COVID-19 has created 'one of the most challenging and uncertain moments in our lifetimes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
Broker who tested positive for COVID-19 shares his story
After testing positive for coronavirus and receiving questions from friends, family and colleagues alike, Washington-based broker Nate Scott took to social media to share how his coronavirus symptoms evolved
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Rently self-guided tours coming to 75 more rental communities
An award-winning national property manager responds to reduction in face-to-face showings by rolling out Rently's patented touring technology
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 23
Foreign real estate 'ground to a halt' amid virus outbreak: DelPrete
Analyst Mike DelPrete said in the latest episode of the Daily Dispatch podcast that the data indicates 'there's going to be a very dramatic drop off in real estate volumes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
'Congress, help home service workers': ANGI Homeservices CEO
ANGI Homeservices CEO Brandon Ridenour asked Congress on Monday to deem home service professionals as "essential workers" during COVID-19 pandemic.
by Marian McPherson Mar 23
Homeowners may delay mortgage payments up to 1 year due to virus
The move by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came days after President Trump announced that delayed mortgage payments may be an option for borrowers amidst the coronavirus pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
In New York, open houses and cold calls are suspended. Is rent next?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has already called for a moratorium on evictions at the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic. Now state and city officials are calling for a rent freeze
by Patrick Kearns Mar 23
How to be the leader your team needs right now
Under today's pressures, leaders have to step up and guide the way. The leadership qualities that empower teams through the good times are the same ones that motivate them through the bad. Here's how to lead with T.R.U.S.T.
by Missy Yost Mar 23
Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens
Two weeks ago, coronavirus addendums were a niche thing. Now, they're pretty much everywhere
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23