The Heightened Importance of Advance Care Planning Now

Amid the chaos and constant news coverage surrounding the coronavirus lies an underlying fear of death and the realization that life is fleeting. Only 10% to 20% of people die suddenly and unexpectedly, though. More often, death is a process of gradual… Continue reading

Dealing With the Added Challenges of Home Care During the Coronavirus Crisis

Amid the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the economic and emotional fallout is significant, especially for family caregivers of older loved ones living at home who are considered at higher risk for serious COVID-19 illness. “This crisis has put … Continue reading

6 real estate-related coronavirus misconceptions that need to stop

As information seems to constantly be changing, it’s easy to fall for the host of misconceptions that live online. Let’s set the record straight on some commonly confused information. Continue reading

Where’s the silver lining? Here are 6 positive outcomes

We’re unsure how long the coronavirus crisis will last, but there’s one thing for certain. Even in today’s gloomy situation, there are a few silver linings you can look for. Continue reading

Home affordability modestly improves in first quarter of 2020

Median home prices were still unaffordable for 66 percent of U.S. counties in Q1 2020, but that number decreased from 70.4 percent in Q4 2019. Continue reading

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

Redfin pulls back on lead sales as video tours surge amid virus crisis

CEO Glenn Kelman said in the latest episode of Inman’s Daily Dispatch podcast that his company continues to see strong traffic and that real estate will recover. Continue reading

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ease appraisal standards amid coronavirus

The federal loan servicers announced an adjustment of long-held appraisal and employment verification standards in order to help facilitate mortgages amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. 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