Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

New listings in Manhattan were down 89% last week

By Patrick Kearns | April 14, 2020 - 7:08 pm |April 14, 2020 Uncategorized

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There were only 52 new listings in Manhattan during the second week of April. Continue reading →

A change to the CARES Act threatens Realtors: NAR

By Patrick Kearns | April 14, 2020 - 2:55 pm |April 14, 2020 Uncategorized

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National Association of Realtors President Vince Malta is calling on Congress to provide more funding for small business loan programs created by the CARES Act. Continue reading →

Compass upgrades marketing center for real estate agents

By Patrick Kearns | April 13, 2020 - 7:07 pm |April 13, 2020 Uncategorized

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The company has been rolling out and revealing new technology at a frequent pace. Continue reading →

RE/MAX adjusts national ad campaign amid pandemic

By Patrick Kearns | April 13, 2020 - 4:17 pm |April 13, 2020 Uncategorized

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Two new advertising spots close with a message of hope for the industry: “We Will Rise Above.” Continue reading →

JPMorgan Chase tightens mortgage lending standards amid uncertainty

By Patrick Kearns | April 13, 2020 - 1:57 pm |April 13, 2020 Uncategorized

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The lender will require a 700 credit score and 20 percent down for mortgages. Continue reading →

Fed, Treasury launch $600B small business loan program

By Patrick Kearns | April 10, 2020 - 7:18 pm |April 10, 2020 Uncategorized

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The Main Street Lending program will provide four-year loans to businesses with fewer than 10,000 employees. Continue reading →

Stimulus checks will start coming next week: IRS

By Patrick Kearns | April 10, 2020 - 6:54 pm |April 10, 2020 Uncategorized

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Real estate agents in markets where transactional activity has halted may be getting a little relief soon. Continue reading →

Keller Williams executive on taking virtual open houses from ‘novelty to norm’

By Patrick Kearns | April 10, 2020 - 6:46 pm |April 10, 2020 Uncategorized

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Jay Papasan wants to help teach the entire real estate industry best practices on virtual tours and open houses. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates remain flat but could go lower this year

By Patrick Kearns | April 9, 2020 - 3:57 pm |April 9, 2020 Uncategorized

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The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is at an all-time low, but it could drop further if the economy stabilizes. Continue reading →

Curbio partners with Coldwell Banker Bain for pre-sale reno program

By Patrick Kearns | April 9, 2020 - 1:00 pm |April 9, 2020 Uncategorized

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Coldwell Banker Bain is the first partner, but Curbio is hoping to partner with brokerages in every market in which it operates. Continue reading →