We talked to 21 multiple listing services about their coronavirus preparations. Here’s what they said

Canceling open houses, making showings voluntary and offering online training are some of the steps MLSs are taking. More drastic steps may be on the horizon. Continue reading

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents

Robert Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn’t be limited to W2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages benefit to agents. Continue reading

10 things every broker should be doing to weather the storm

Things are in a state of flux, and leaders need to step up their game and steer their brokerages in the right direction. Here are a few things every broker should consider when leading through a crisis. Continue reading

Refis up 104% year-over-year

Residential refinance mortgages more than doubled in Q4 2019, bringing them to their highest point in nearly seven years. Continue reading

NAR’s midyear conference goes virtual due to coronavirus

The National Association of Realtors will no longer host its regularly scheduled Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in person in May. Continue reading

Rental season ‘completely derailed’ by coronavirus

Apartment search company RentCafé said that in the last week searches for apartments on its site have fallen 25 percent. Continue reading

Trump administration announces halt on foreclosures and evictions

For now, evictions and foreclosures will be placed on a moratorium until the end of April. Continue reading

How will iBuying fare in a world of social distancing?

The iBuyer business model is uniquely positioned to thrive in a world of social distancing, where people are putting a premium on the ability to conduct business while limiting direct human contact. Continue reading