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Fear and uncertainty is mutual among renters and landlords: Poll

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A vast number of renters have lost their jobs during the pandemic, according to a new survey of more than 2,700 landlords and 7,300 renters. Continue reading →

Mortgage applications surge along with refis

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Mortgage applications activity increased by 15.3 percent and the refinance index increased 26 percent during the week ending March 27. Continue reading →

Inman’s state-by-state guide to evictions, rent and foreclosures

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Rent and mortgage payments are due. Different states have different strategies for people who can’t pay during the pandemic. We’re updating this post as the situation evolves. Continue reading →

New York developer with COVID-19 hopes for major post-pandemic upswing

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As prominent New York developer Sharif El-Gamal recovers from the coronavirus, he says that agents need to wait out the storm as best they can. Continue reading →

The Empire State Building’s new siren display is freaking people out

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Meant to honor health and emergency workers amid the crisis, the latest display of lights at New York City’s most iconic property didn’t land quite as expected. Continue reading →

FHA and VA latest mortgage servicers to relax standards

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The federal mortgage servicers recently joined Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in offering alternatives to traditional appraisals and employment verifications. Continue reading →

Second stimulus package could roll back property tax deductions

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly mulling a rollback of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap implemented by changes to the tax code under President Trump. Continue reading →

36% of home shoppers believe the recession has already begun: Poll

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A new survey by Realtor.com reflects the stark contrast in homebuyer sentiment since the beginning of March. Still, many homebuyers are undeterred. Continue reading →

Home price gains extend into January — but virus looms large

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Home prices rose 3.9 percent in January, but the data does not take into account the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which didn’t take hold in the U.S. until late February. Continue reading →

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 →