How Nursing Homes Are Adapting to Handle COVID-19

COVID-19 is sweeping through nursing homes all over the country, bringing death and chaos in its wake. “If you had told me six months ago that this was the situation we were going to find ourselves in, I would’ve said you’re reading too much science fi… Continue reading

Could coronavirus mortgage payment relief spell trouble for the industry?

A provision of the CARES Act allows for mortgage payment relief to help struggling families, but it could have an unintended negative effect on the real estate industry. Continue reading

The Real Word: Why luxury auctions are surging and what it means

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they discuss how luxury homeowners are turning to auctions, April’s rent payment trends and Zillow’s new virtual open house link option. Continue reading

Mobile app Yaza geo-tags video content for listings and lifestyles

Made for the iPhone, Yaza automatically maps every place you record a video, making it an ideal technology for property tours and neighborhood marketing. Continue reading

Ryan Gorman: Home prices not likely to see significant drop

Inventory is low and the real estate market is healthier than it was during the last recession. That should keep home prices relatively stable, the Coldwell Banker chief said. Continue reading

Real estate to be permanently more virtual following pandemic

Renee Funk and Joe Rand said agents and consumers alike are being forced to adopt new tech amid the pandemic. That could make the real estate industry more efficient. Continue reading

‘Surge’ in real estate activity may be coming after the pandemic ends

Gary Gold and Vija Williams said during Inman’s Town Hall Thursday that once lockdown orders end consumers may race back into real estate. Continue reading

Opendoor layoffs are a retreat not a defeat

Opendoor announced it’s laying off 35 percent of its workforce. The move, designed to give Opendoor more runway, increases its chances of survival, but it comes at a competitive cost. Continue reading