Masks, politics and our great divide: Why we need to change course now

Brad Inman can’t recall a time when we all were so righteously indignant. Name calling, picking petty fights and silent judgement are the name of the game. It’s time to bridge the divide. Continue reading

NAR President to Realtors: Wear masks, social distance

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to wreck havoc on the U.S., National Association of Realtors President Charlie Oppler urged real estate professionals to wear masks and said he is encouraged by growing vaccination rates. Continue reading

Where travelers are planning their getaways this ‘hot vax summer’

Travelers are mostly seeking family-friendly short-term rentals in rural areas relatively close to home. But major cities have risen in popularity for long-term summer stays too. Continue reading

Manhattan condo board gives vaccine ultimatum to 2 workers

The building’s board told the workers to get a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or face termination, the New York Post reports. Continue reading

The New Normal: What if real estate agents never go back to the office?

Industry professionals say the office is here to stay, but what its primary role will be and what it looks like are a matter of experimentation as everyone adapts to the new normal. Continue reading

1 in 7 homeowners considering selling within next 3 years

According to a new survey from Zillow, of those not considering moving, 26 percent said they were concerned about their ability to find or afford a new home. Continue reading

The real estate industry added 10,000 jobs in March

The industry saw a healthy increase in jobs in March, following a tougher month of 4,500 job losses. The U.S. as a whole also saw its greatest number of job gains since August. Continue reading

New jobless claims see unexpected rise, surpassing pre-COVID record

Initial jobless claims for the week ending March 27 rose to 719,000, a number that surpassed the pre-coronavirus record, just one week after filings hit a pandemic low. Continue reading

February sees record new bookings for short-term rentals: AirDNA

While short-term rental stays that took place during February were at a record low, new bookings made during the month hit a high, according to short-term rental analytics company AirDNA. Continue reading

Mortgage applications decrease 1%

Climbing mortgage rates have slowed demand for refinance applications, while purchase applications remain strong moving into the spring season, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading