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What’s going on with the chaotic small business loan program?

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The Paycheck Protection Program will potentially give real estate agents free money. But the program’s launch has had a rocky start. Continue reading →

Market snapshot: Washington, 6 weeks into COVID-19

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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. Continue reading →

Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic

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Rents still increased in March, but the growth slowed at a time when rents would normally be rising more quickly. Continue reading →

Coming days will be ‘a trying time’ for real estate professionals

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Thad Wong, co-founder of @properties, said during an Inman Town Hall Thursday that there may be ‘sheer havoc’ in the short-term. Continue reading →

Redfin still seeing strong demand, but with fewer people in the pipeline

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Redfin president of operations Scott Nagel said he doesn’t think the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will immediately drive down home prices. Continue reading →

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 →

Northwest MLS halts open houses amid coronavirus crisis

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The multiple listing service has disabled the open house feature in its tech platform, meaning agents won’t be able to input, search or view open houses. Continue reading →

Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend

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Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That’s likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks. Continue reading →

Inman News quiz, March 13: Think you’re on top of the week’s stories?

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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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Amidst coronavirus worries, Washington real estate carries on

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Although Washington real estate agents have noticed palpable differences in day-to-day life, their businesses continue to stay strong despite coronavirus anxiety. Continue reading →