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Virtual assets are selling for millions. Is real estate next?

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NFTs, or “non fungible tokens,” have upended the art world in recent days. Now, they’re gradually pushing further into the world of housing. Continue reading →

Lawsuit accuses 88 landlords and brokerages — including Compass and Corcoran — of discrimination

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The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan on Monday by watchdog group the Housing Rights Initiative claims the New York City brokerages and landlords in question have discriminated against people with housing vouchers. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Reserve your judgement

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In this column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out how this powerhouse New York agent learned that you can’t always tell where that next multimillion … Continue reading →

Manhattan landlords warehouse rentals amid slowdown

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Critics say the practice by landlords to remove unrented apartments from the market as a cost-saving measure only amplifies the city’s housing shortage and is “unconscionable.” Continue reading →

‘You can see someone smile through a mask’: Hospitality during COVID-19

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During a talk called “High-Touch Service in a Low-Touch World” at Inman Connect Now, Inman Editor at Large Clelia Peters and New York City restaurateur Will Guidara discussed how to practice hospitality in a world with coronavirus. Continue reading →

Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest

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Traffic to listings on Zillow plummeted in the first weeks of the pandemic. But it has since rebounded, suggesting more consumers might be ready to buy and sell homes. Continue reading →

US market data suggests a checkmark-shaped real estate recovery

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The latest U.S. market data shines a light on what the dip and recovery will look like — a checkmark shape — with an immediate drop, three to four weeks at the bottom and a slow recovery period. Continue reading →

How far $1,200 will go for renters and homeowners in 50 US cities

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Over 75 percent of U.S. renters and almost 50 percent of homeowners could pay one month of housing expenses with a $1,200 stimulus check, according to data from Redfin Continue reading →

Philanthropist and power broker Robby Browne dead at 72

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Robby Browne was known for his lavish New York parties, huge deals, famous friends and long-running charity work. He died on April 11 after testing positive for COVID-19. Continue reading →

Lion & Orb launches new listing marketing program for agents

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PressList is designed to generate media coverage for agents’ listings. The service also includes a virtual tour agents can use while in-person showings remain off limits. Continue reading →