Broker confidence in New York City plummets to record low

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has left brokers more pessimistic than ever about the present, though they are more upbeat about the future. Continue reading

New York state clarifies: Home showings should only be virtual

After confirming that home showings were “essential business” to New York Realtors on Wednesday, the ESDC clarified on Thursday that home showings should be conducted virtually. Continue reading

Home showings allowed to resume in New York: Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo announced home showings would be allowed to resume, but the announcement has yet to be backed up with guidelines from the Empire State Development Corporation. Continue reading

StreetEasy suspends ‘days on market’ display

The Zillow-owned search portal is making changes to listing displays as the real estate industry slows down in New York, the epicenter of the country’s coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading

REBNY to temporarily end ‘days on market’ calculation

The Real Estate Board of New York is eliminating the “days on market” calculation for its members’ listings. Continue reading

Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency

A coalition of landlords in New York City promised on Friday to stop evictions in most circumstances for the next 90 days. Continue reading

New York broker fee ban paused amid industry lawsuit

On Monday, a judge issued a temporary restraining order for a rule that would shift the burden of paying the fees from tenants to landlords. Continue reading

A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF 2020 REAL ESTATE EVENTS

To keep you connected year-round, Inman has put together a list of major real estate events happening around the country in 2020. Continue reading

Compass seeks to settle Realogy beef through arbitration

In new court filing, Compass cites Real Estate Board of New York conduct rule that states members must settle disputes outside of court. Continue reading