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Philanthropist and power broker Robby Browne dead at 72

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Robby Browne was known for his lavish New York parties, huge deals, famous friends and long-running charity work. He died on April 11 after testing positive for COVID-19. Continue reading →

Lender launches small business loan portal for contractors

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Loan Source has created a new application website for people hoping to get some of the cash lawmakers set aside for small businesses. Continue reading →

A little good news: Real estate sales are climbing in Iowa

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Despite sales falling in many other states across the nation amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Iowa real estate has managed to achieve the opposite. Continue reading →

‘Sex-for-rent’ requests from landlords soar amid pandemic

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Women’s advocacy groups in Hawaii and Illinois say renters are being pressured to perform sexual acts in lieu of rent as unemployment rises. Continue reading →

Howard Hanna’s president predicts a slow ‘V curve’ rebound

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Hoby Hanna, an executive at one of the largest real estate brokerages in the country, believes the housing market will rebound — slowly. Continue reading →

FAQs (and answers) about being a real estate agent during COVID-19

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Over the past month, we have received thousands of calls and emails from real estate agents all over the country asking about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect their day-to-day activities working in the industry. Here is a snapshot of the most… Continue reading →

French real estate leader offers Americans advice on what to expect when US lockdowns end

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With a May 11 target date to end the lockdown, Laurent Demeure, founder and CEO of Coldwell Banker France and Monaco, is seeing real estate activity pick up. Continue reading →

NAR: Buyers going under contract without seeing homes in person

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25 percent of surveyed Realtors said at least one buyer client had signed a deal without physically visiting the property. Continue reading →

Ryan Gorman: Home prices not likely to see significant drop

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Inventory is low and the real estate market is healthier than it was during the last recession. That should keep home prices relatively stable, the Coldwell Banker chief said. Continue reading →

Real estate to be permanently more virtual following pandemic

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Renee Funk and Joe Rand said agents and consumers alike are being forced to adopt new tech amid the pandemic. That could make the real estate industry more efficient. Continue reading →