Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

REBNY launches agent resource guide for entire industry

By Patrick Kearns | March 31, 2020 - 4:58 pm |March 31, 2020 Uncategorized

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The New York City-based trade group has a new hub that breaks down details about the stimulus package, as well as government and local resources. Continue reading →

Second stimulus package could roll back property tax deductions

By Patrick Kearns | March 31, 2020 - 3:51 pm |March 31, 2020 Uncategorized

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly mulling a rollback of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap implemented by changes to the tax code under President Trump. Continue reading →

Citing pandemic, Redfin sells $110M stake to venture capital firm

By Patrick Kearns | March 31, 2020 - 2:10 pm |March 31, 2020 Uncategorized

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Durable Capital Partners is run by former T Rowe Price investment manager Henry Ellenbogen. “In chaotic times, he understands our long-term commitments,” Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said. Continue reading →

T3 Sixty offers brokers free business consultations

By Patrick Kearns | March 31, 2020 - 10:00 am |March 31, 2020 Uncategorized

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The firm is offering a free 30-minute business consultation to brokers looking for advice during the industry-wide slowdown due to the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading →

JPAR lowers April franchise fees, hires new growth exec

By Patrick Kearns | March 30, 2020 - 8:03 pm |March 30, 2020 Uncategorized

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The growing real estate franchisor announced a Weichert and Regus vet is joining the company as chief growth officer, showing the company is committed to growth even as the industry slows. Continue reading →

Digital mortgage lender Better.com to hire laid off hospitality workers

By Patrick Kearns | March 30, 2020 - 5:26 pm |March 30, 2020 Uncategorized

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The company is aiming to hire 1,000 additional workers this year and wants to pull from the industry hit hardest by coronavirus-fuled layoffs. Continue reading →

Feds say residential real estate is an ‘essential business’

By Patrick Kearns | March 30, 2020 - 3:19 pm |March 30, 2020 Uncategorized

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued guidance to identify essential industries to critical infrastructure. Continue reading →

Housing protections in the stimulus bill explained

By Patrick Kearns | March 28, 2020 - 6:13 pm |March 28, 2020 Uncategorized

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The 880-page bill signed into law by Trump on Friday includes credit protections, foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance on some mortgages. Continue reading →

House passes stimulus packages, agents closer to unemployment access

By Patrick Kearns | March 27, 2020 - 6:31 pm |March 27, 2020 Uncategorized

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The stimulus bill, which includes direct payments to Americans and expanded unemployment, is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk. Continue reading →

NAR revives free program for first time since 2009 recession

By Patrick Kearns | March 27, 2020 - 5:53 pm |March 27, 2020 Uncategorized

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The program gives Realtors free access to transaction tools, educational webinars and other services. Continue reading →