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.
View ArticleHome affordability modestly improves in first quarter of 2020
Median home prices were still unaffordable for 66 percent of U.S. counties in Q1 2020, but that number decreased from 70.4 percent in Q4 2019.
View Article3 ways to get buzz for your luxury listing as the market changes
Now more than ever, we need to drum up new and exciting ways to showcase luxury real estate. Here are a few ideas for what to do now and what to think about for when the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
View Article8 strategies for working around coronavirus roadblocks
Columnist Bernice Ross reached out to the Inman Coast to Coast Facebook group this week to find out how agents are pivoting to cope with today's COVID-19 market. Here are some workarounds for the...
View ArticleWhere’s the silver lining? Here are 6 positive outcomes
We're unsure how long the coronavirus crisis will last, but there's one thing for certain. Even in today's gloomy situation, there are a few silver linings you can look for.
View ArticleHomeServices of America is once again the top real estate brokerage
HomeServices of America topped the annual Real Trends 500, edging out the Realogy Brokerage Group for the top spot in 2019 transaction sides.
View ArticleT3 Sixty launches guide to real estate tech
The Tech 500 is a comprehensive analysis of the industry's top tech firms, organized by section and category for easy consumption.
View Article3 critical behaviors team leaders need to adopt today
As a leader, it's important to make sure your team is cared for — now more than ever. Here are a few qualities and skills you need to hone to support your team's survival and growth during tough times.
View ArticleUnemployment claims explode to 3.28M
The figure released Thursday comes on the heels of the U.S. Senate passing expanded unemployment insurance.
View ArticleMLSs disagree on whether to pause days on market due to coronavirus
California Regional MLS and MLSListings weigh seller fears and data accuracy.
View ArticleRead all of Inman’s coronavirus coverage here
Inman has published more than five dozen stories on the coronavirus. Here's our comprehensive list of coverage.
View ArticleDaily Dispatch: Brad Inman with Glenn Kelman
Glenn Kelman expands on the importance of representing Redfin client's homes through any means necessary.
View ArticleDaily Dispatch: Brad Inman with Brian Boero
Boero praises the willingness of entrepreneurs to make quick and necessary, albeit painful, decisions.
View ArticleMaking sense of the Senate’s coronavirus stimulus bill for real estate agents
Cash payments, expanded unemployment for independent contractors and loans for small businesses. What does it all mean?
View ArticleHow 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.
View ArticleAll Inman content related to running your business in this unprecedented time
As coronavirus rapidly changes — and impacts real estate across the nation — our aim is to keep you equipped with the tools and strategies you'll need to move forward.
View ArticleLooking a little rough? Here’s how to keep it cute in quarantine
Feeling a little drab? Need a root touchup? Starting to look like a hippie? Quarantine is rough on the beauty routine and basic upkeep, but worry not! We’ve pulled together some of the top BeauTubers’...
View ArticleRedfin is increasing agents’ fixed pay during market slowdown
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman will take no salary for the rest of 2020 to help offset some of the cost.
View ArticleInman News quiz, March 27: 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.
View ArticleThe Real Word: Why iBuyers are pressing pause
Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they discuss delayed mortgage payments and iBuyers’ decision to suspend instant offers.
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