California governor stops evictions amid coronavirus outbreak
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order is meant to be a lifeline to people whose wages are shrinking as the coronavirus tanks the economy and forces people into isolation
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
SARS and Spanish Flu: What we can learn from pandemics of the past
Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell breaks down how past pandemics, including SARS and the Spanish Flu, have impacted the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17
Here's how Compass is guiding employees through crisis
Robert Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, calls it a 'historic time none of us will ever forget'
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend
Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That's likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Read Gary Keller's advice to agents on navigating market uncertainty
Keller Williams CEO and co-founder Gary Keller, a veteran of 4 decades in the real estate industry, declares we're officially in a 'market shift.' Read his 4-point plan for staying afloat
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Your thoughts on good leadership during tough times
Brad Inman took to our Inman Coast to Coast Facebook group to learn how your leaders are displaying good leadership during this difficult time. Here's what they had to say
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 16
A lighthearted listing campaign during tough times
Fredrik Eklund and Ben Bacal teamed up to create their 'Star Wars'-themed 'May the Sale Be With You' marketing campaign for a family-friendly $32M luxury listing in Beverly Hills
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 16
Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency
A coalition of landlords in New York City promised to stop evictions in most circumstances for 90 days. The move comes amid calls for tenant protections across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
7 things the industry should be doing amid coronavirus
Opinion
What can the real estate industry do to minimize the ripple effect of the pandemic? Here are some thoughts on best practices from a broker in a coronavirus hotbed
by J. Philip Faranda Mar 16
5 real estate execs share the secrets of running a remote workforce
In the face of coronavirus, brick-and-mortar real estate companies are quickly figuring out remote working options. Here's what five execs with remote staffs say about making the transition
by Marian McPherson Mar 15
Joking about coronavirus: Where's the line when everyone's on edge?
During stressful times, it's natural to seek out humor as a means of relief. The question is, when does humor about a serious situation go too far?
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 13
Coronavirus safe house listings pop up on Craigslist, Airbnb
Numerous rental listings around the world are being billed as 'coronavirus-free.' Many also tout the fact that they have toilet paper
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 13
Inman News quiz, March 13: Think you're on top of the week's stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Mar 13
California Realtors expect coronavirus to lower housing market forecast
Agents are mixed on whether and how COVID-19 will impact their business
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 12
What's it like to run a brokerage in a containment zone?
Matt Rand discussed the steps his team is taking with one of its brokerages inside the 1-mile 'containment zone' in New Rochelle, New York
by Patrick Kearns Mar 12