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The crisis has decimated the economy and turned the future into a question mark. Help Inman understand how you're coping
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
What you can be doing right now to prepare for a recession
The challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak — and the response to it — are creating an economic downturn ripe for recession. How can agents, teams and brokers be ready to face it?
by Christy Murdock Mar 29
How prop tech companies are stepping up for agents during coronavirus crisis
A number of big-name prop tech companies are taking on the COVID-19 downturn head-on by extending discounts, deferring payments and holding educational webinars to help the agent community
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 26
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
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
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
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
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
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