How I Connect Now: Dawn Daly, Joe Rand, Simon Chen
Three members of the Inman community share their tactics for success during this time
by Inman Apr 28
Cash en route to small businesses after House, Trump approve new stimulus bill
The new stimulus bill includes $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is supposed to help small firms through the pandemic but previously ran out of money
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 24
32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR
Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17
NAR: Buyers going under contract without seeing homes in person
25% of surveyed Realtors said at least one buyer client had signed a deal without physically visiting the property, according to NAR's latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17
Real estate giants' COVID-19 motion fails to stop commission lawsuit
Court rules that discovery will continue amid coronavirus outbreak in suit against the National Association of Realtors and real estate franchisors Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 15
The Real Word: The 10 cities best prepared for a downturn
Opinion
Plus, NAR provides telemedicine services for Realtors and the brokerage that's getting creative with virtual tour scavenger hunts
by Byron Lazine Apr 10
What's going on with the chaotic small business loan program?
The Paycheck Protection Program will potentially give real estate agents free money. But the program's launch has had a rocky start
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Stimulus package could create 'chaos' in mortgage industry
A coalition of real estate and banking trade groups is calling on Congress to help banks with liquidity as they allow homeowners to forbear their mortgage payments
by Patrick Kearns Apr 6
NAR offers Realtors 2 months of free telemedicine services
Telemedicine doctors cannot currently order tests for COVID-19 but can write prescriptions
Coronavirus not slowing down NAR's pocket listing policy
Several MLSs are adding a 'Coming Soon' status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines immediately
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
Making sense of the headlines: How will the housing market fare?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his take on this week’s headlines
by Matthew Gardner Mar 30
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The stimulus bill, which includes direct payments to Americans and expanded unemployment, is headed to President Donald Trump's desk
by Patrick Kearns Mar 27
NAR revives free program for first time since 2009 recession
The program gives Realtors free access to transaction tools, educational webinars and other services
by Patrick Kearns Mar 27
19 real estate movies, shows and podcasts for your coronavirus self-quarantine
We've got your real estate entertainment covered during social distancing