NAR’s midyear conference goes virtual due to coronavirus

The National Association of Realtors will no longer host its regularly scheduled Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in person in May. Continue reading

‘Sanitizer and power of attorney’: How luxury is bracing for the virus

Some clients with private jets have begun asking about buying homes on islands and in other isolated areas that they can flee to in case of disaster. Continue reading

Inman News quiz, March 13: 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.
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Survey finds similarities between homebuyers of different ages

Coldwell Banker has found that millennials, gen Xers and baby boomers are remarkably similar when it comes to homebuying preferences. Continue reading

NAR’s venture capital arm launches UK program

The tech accelerator program from Second Century Ventures is now operating in the US, Canada, Australia and UK. Continue reading

SXSW canceled over coronavirus concerns

The gathering is one of the largest events for the tech industry, and this year was going to have a panel specifically on real estate. Continue reading

NAR cancels conferences as coronavirus chaos continues

The trade organization will no longer hold events this month in San Diego and Los Angeles. The cancellations come as the death toll rises and as financial markets continue to sputter. Continue reading

Redfin launches video home tours amid coronavirus worries

CEO Glenn Kelman published a blog post detailing what Redfin is doing to serve worried buyers and sellers in COVID-19 impacted areas. Continue reading

‘The future of homeownership is female’: New real estate study

A new joint trends study from real estate brokerage Compass and digital lender Better.com finds that women are leaning into the digital lending experience. Continue reading