Cheesecake Factory says no to rent at 294 locations. Socialists applaud

Thanks to pandemic-related closures, the company said it doesn’t have enough to pay landlords in April. Jokes about a caramel-drizzled revolution ensued. Continue reading

Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan and U.S. Bank would give homeowners a 90-day grace period. Continue reading

Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan and U.S. Bank would give homeowners a 90-day grace period. Continue reading

Major California landlord group calls for rent freezes, eviction halts

The California Apartment Association represents numerous owners and managers. Referring to the coronavirus pandemic, it said the “challenge before us is one like we have never endured” Continue reading

California governor stops evictions amid coronavirus outbreak

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

Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend

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

Virus prompts nearly a quarter of all sellers to adjust how home is viewed

A survey released Thursday by NAR indicates sellers are cancelling open houses, requiring interested buyers to wash their hands and remove shoes. Continue reading

Coronavirus drives interest in survivalist real estate

A growing sense of doomsday-ism has already emptied store shelves around the country. Now, some real estate professionals are seeing growing interest in remote property. Continue reading

Amidst coronavirus worries, Washington real estate carries on

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

Breathy, gravelly and gruff: A few real estate voice-over actors tell all

Ever wonder about that person talking about “lush valleys” in the flyover video of the home you’re trying to sell? Inman went behind the scenes to learn more. Continue reading