Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens

From lockdown orders to the prospect of anyone involved in a transaction getting sick, deals are suddenly in a uniquely precarious position. In response, agents around the country are racing to add coronavirus clauses to their contracts. Continue reading

Read all of Inman’s coronavirus coverage here

Inman has published more than 300 stories on the coronavirus. Here’s our comprehensive list of coverage. 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

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

Northwest MLS halts open houses amid coronavirus crisis

The multiple listing service has disabled the open house feature in its tech platform, meaning agents won’t be able to input, search or view open houses. Continue reading

Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency

A coalition of landlords in New York City promised on Friday to stop evictions in most circumstances for the next 90 days. Continue reading

NAR president applauds Trump’s State of the Union address

NAR President Vince Malta praised President Trump’s mention of Opportunity Zones, infrastructure reform and association health plans. Continue reading

NAR president applauds Trump’s planned environmental rule change

Vince Malta applauded the White House’s proposal to “modernize” a rule that governs an array of infrastructure projects, though the move also drew condemnation from the left. Continue reading

What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about housing

Housing hasn’t been the focus for the crowded field of Democratic contenders, but that hasn’t stopped some candidates from releasing comprehensive housing plans. Continue reading

Vanilla Ice, Briny Breezes and an agent’s bid to build Donald Trump’s presidential library on a trailer park

Florida agent James Arena wants the president to acquire the park for $1B and name it “Trump Town.” Rapper Vanilla Ice, he of “Ice, Ice Baby” fame, has been enlisted to help. Continue reading