New listing volumes plunge 50-75% across the globe

As the pandemic and associated effect on the real estate market spreads, one of the best leading indicators of a decline in transaction volumes — new listings — has dropped an average of 63 percent in the earliest hit markets. Continue reading

Dallas developer pays up for hotel rooms for medical professionals

Dallas-based development company Centurion American has spent $30,000 to provide free rooms to medical professionals at luxury hotel The Statler during the pandemic. Continue reading

Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic

Rents still increased in March, but the growth slowed at a time when rents would normally be rising more quickly. Continue reading

Keller Williams franchises consider reducing agent profit sharing

A franchise owner confirmed to Inman that regional leadership at Keller Williams suggested rolling all expenses into April’s budget to enable them to hang on to more cash. Continue reading

88% of Coldwell Banker agents impacted by the pandemic

A survey conducted by the Realogy-owned brand hints at how widespread the economic turmoil from the pandemic is becoming. Continue reading

How an Ohio agent is protecting her community — 1 mask at a time

Toledo-based RE/MAX agent Marcia Rubini has made more than 100 masks for medical professionals and community members in need. Continue reading

7 steps for recession-proofing your business

Whether you are a single agent or a broker-owner, your response to the COVID-19 shutdown right now will have ramifications for months and years to come. Here are seven things you need to do right now to take charge of your finances and prepare for what… Continue reading