EXp broker Rick Geha shares heartfelt message about his COVID-19 recovery

In a video posted on Monday, eXp broker Rick Geha shared his experience with battling COVID-19 alongside some encouraging advice for real estate agents. Continue reading

4 ways to keep your energy bills low while you work from home

As shelter-in-place orders remain, Americans are spending significantly more on utilities. Here’s how you can save money. Continue reading

Airbnb announces drastic cost-saving measures to survive slowdown

As revenue shrinks, CEO Brian Chesky said he and his executive team will take dramatic pay cuts and eliminate marketing to keep the company afloat. Continue reading

How 1 agent helped small business owners earn $1M in sales despite outbreak

True Houston founder Nicole Lopez’s Texas Festival Vendors page has helped 96 vendors make $1 million in sales despite shelter-in-place orders. Continue reading

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 across the country as the pandemic worsens. Continue reading

New York real estate agents one step closer to receiving federal aid

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has applied for federal disaster unemployment assistance, which would provide aid to more than 60,000 real estate agents. Continue reading

56% of renters still plan to move despite ongoing pandemic

RentCafe’s latest sentiment survey shows the majority of renters aren’t canceling their moving plans despite fears about a worsening COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

‘Congress, help home service workers’: ANGI Homeservices CEO

ANGI Homeservices CEO Brandon Ridenour asked Congress on Monday to deem home service professionals as “essential workers” during COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading

Agent Sandra Debuire shares her journey from Paris to Miami

Luxury real estate agent and team leader Sandra Debuire shares how she achieved a lifelong goal of coming to the U.S. and why she loves Miami’s spirit. Continue reading