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February home prices reflect pre-coronavirus market strength
Because sales typically represent contracts that were signed in the previous two months, CoreLogic expects the pandemic's effects will start to show in the April data.
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Redfin is furloughing 41% of its real estate agents
The company announced it's also laying off 7 percent of its staff in an SEC filing.
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Post-virus home price growth forecasts show spike in the West
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the market, home prices are expected to increase at half the rate prior to the outbreak, according to forecasting by Veros Real Estate Solutions.
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Dallas developer pays up for hotel rooms for medical professionals
Dallas-based development company Centurion American has spent nearly $800K to provide free rooms to medical professionals at luxury hotel The Statler during the pandemic.
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New listing volumes plunge 50-75% across the globe
As the pandemic and associated effect on the real estate market spreads, one of the best leading indicators of a decline in transaction volumes — new listings — has dropped an average of 63 percent in...
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Airbnb acquires $1B in debt, equity funding to fuel post-virus plans
The funds will be used to recruit hosts, introduce longer-term stays, and bolster the company's Airbnb Experiences program.
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Home has never been more important
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin shares his thoughts on why the concept of "home" matters so much right now.
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EXp leader is stepping in to help virtual vendor subsidiary
Glenn Sanford is going to be the chief strategy officer of VirBELA, after previously stepping back from the day-to-day of eXp Realty.
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About half of US small businesses have not paid full April rent
About 30 percent of survey respondents said they did not make a rent or mortgage payment in April, and 20 percent said they made a partial payment, according to a poll by Alignable.
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Daily Dispatch: Brad Inman with Vanessa Bergmark and Thad Wong
Hear from Vanessa Bergmark and Thad Wong as they discuss how indie brokers and their agents can survive the COVID-19 wave.
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Even amid coronavirus, most New York tenants paid April rent
The Community Housing Investment Program said that only 10 percent of its landlords did not receive rent for the coming month.
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Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff leaves board of directors
Spencer Rascoff served as CEO until 2019, when company founder Rich Barton returned.
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Zillow and Trulia beat back patent infringement suit for listing apps
'This ruling ensures we will be able to continue to provide this information,' said a Zillow Group spokesperson.
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Pulse: What is one simple truth you have rediscovered?
This week, we’re asking you, our readers: What's one truth that's resonating with you, now more than ever?
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How to build your pipeline through social media advertising
With the right strategy in place, social media is a powerful marketing tool for your business. Here's how to build a social media marketing funnel to continually develop meaningful connections and find...
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3 tips for leading your team through crisis from afar
MyOutDesk CEO Daniel Ramsey shares tips for running your real estate team from a distance, including team needs, the best tools and how to communicate with clients.
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Realogy and KW top T3 Sixty’s holding company and franchisor rankings
Redfin and RE/MAX had the most productive agents in 2019, according to the ranking.
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LGBT Americans want to own homes, fear discrimination
Homeownership rates for LGBT Americans lag behind those of the broader population. A new report suggests fears of discrimination may be contributing to that difference.
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Market snapshot: Washington, 6 weeks into COVID-19
Washington was the first U.S. state that saw a confirmed case of the coronavirus. A month and a half later the real estate industry soldiers on amid the chaos.
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KW regions held Zoom calls to help franchise owners adjust expenses
Some franchise owners defended the practice of adjusting expenses to increase brokerage profits and reduce agent profit sharing for April.
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