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California governor stops evictions amid coronavirus outbreak

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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order is meant to be a lifeline to people whose wages are shrinking as the coronavirus tanks the economy and forces people into isolation. Continue reading →

Coronavirus safe house listings pop up on Craigslist, Airbnb

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Numerous rental listings around the world are being billed as ‘coronavirus-free.’ Many also tout the fact that they have toilet paper. Continue reading →

The real estate agent living his best life as husband, mentor and mensch

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Jim Walberg, founder of The Bay Area Team at Compass, takes time for gratitude while mentoring young agents and working alongside his wife, Ann Marie. Continue reading →

Working remotely allows more opportunities for affordable housing

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Sixty percent of individuals who work remotely to some degree reported an increase in affordability after relocating, according to a study by Redfin. Continue reading →

Austin named top US job market

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Austin, Texas, earned its place as the top U.S. job market for the second year in a row, according to rankings conducted by the Wall Street Journal and Moody’s Analytics. Continue reading →

The ‘coronavirus clause’ is now a thing

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Red Oak Realty had to create a special contingency for a Bay Area property as the seller is trapped in the Wuhan Province, ground zero of coronavirus. Continue reading →

C.A.R. President on housing crisis: ‘Our state’s future is on the line’

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California Association of Realtors President Jeanne Radsick believes 2020 is the time for her state to pass pro-housing legislation. Continue reading →

Unison CEO talks Netflix for real estate, social responsibility

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Thomas Sponholtz’s company assists buyers with their down payments and helps existing homeowners access their equity — services that he says give consumers more and better financing options. Continue reading →

Qualia CEO Nate Baker talks tech disruption, iBuyer growth and ‘onerous’ housing regulations

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Nate Baker, whose company produces software to streamline real estate transactions, thinks trends like iBuying will get bigger even as supply shortages continue to plague cities. Continue reading →

The work-life conundrum

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A new survey from Inman showed that agents are relatively content with their work, though they are also putting in very long hours and devote their weekends to their jobs. Continue reading →