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How to get a loan and save your business during the pandemic

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In a bill passed last week, lawmakers provided for some serious financial aid for small businesses such as real estate brokerages. Continue reading →

JPAR lowers April franchise fees, hires new growth exec

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The growing real estate franchisor announced a Weichert and Regus vet is joining the company as chief growth officer, showing the company is committed to growth even as the industry slows. Continue reading →

California Realtors group lays out agent aid programs

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Agents and brokers can now get loans and payments akin to unemployment insurance thanks to a bill lawmakers passed last week. Continue reading →

Cheesecake Factory says no to rent at 294 locations. Socialists applaud

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Thanks to pandemic-related closures, the company said it doesn’t have enough to pay landlords in April. Jokes about a caramel-drizzled revolution ensued. 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →