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Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California

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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

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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 →

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin urges agents to use their CRMs

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The real estate industry is currently experiencing massive upheaval thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but according to Reffkin there’s one big thing agents can do to better weather the storm: take advantage of their CRM. Continue reading →

Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus

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The boutique hotel has fired a majority of its 100-person staff and plans to close 400 units in 10 locations across the country as the pandemic worsens. Continue reading →

Practicing real estate from a distance? 5 virtual meeting platforms you need to know

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Online buyer meetings, continuing education and digital listing presentations will become more popular than ever, even after coronavirus wanes. Here are some of the more popular virtual meeting options worth checking out. Continue reading →

StreetEasy suspends ‘days on market’ display

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The Zillow-owned search portal is making changes to listing displays as the real estate industry slows down in New York, the epicenter of the country’s coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading →

EXp Realty offers agents a $9 monthly telemedicine plan

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The solution offers agents and their families a no-copay doctor’s visit at a time when there’s a great strain on the American healthcare system due to the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading →

56% of renters still plan to move despite ongoing pandemic

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RentCafe’s latest sentiment survey shows the majority of renters aren’t canceling their moving plans despite fears about a worsening COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →

Petition for real estate agent financial relief gains 3,300 signatures in 1 day

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The Change.org petition asks federal and state lawmakers to provide financial aid to real estate agents, who aren’t protected by the current stimulus bill. Continue reading →

Zillow CEO: ‘There’s no coronavirus playbook’

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Rich Barton laid out plans to cut 25 percent of quarterly expenses by pausing hiring, cutting marketing, halting homebuying and reducing discretionary spending. Continue reading →