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February home prices reflect pre-coronavirus market strength

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Since sales typically represent contracts that were signed in the previous two months, CoreLogic expects the pandemic’s effects will start to show in the April data. Continue reading →

88% of Coldwell Banker agents impacted by the pandemic

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A survey conducted by the Realogy-owned brand hints at how widespread the economic turmoil from the pandemic is becoming. Continue reading →

New York state clarifies: Home showings should only be virtual

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After confirming that home showings were “essential business” to New York Realtors on Wednesday, the ESDC clarified on Thursday that home showings should be conducted virtually. Continue reading →

Chime speeds release of Facebook, YouTube livestreaming tools

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The real estate business operating system has developed streaming tools for Facebook Live and YouTube and released them ahead of schedule in response to the COVID-19 market reduction of face-to-face business. Continue reading →

Home showings allowed to resume in New York: Gov. Andrew Cuomo

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Cuomo announced home showings would be allowed to resume, but the announcement has yet to be backed up with guidelines from the Empire State Development Corporation. Continue reading →

6 hidden Zoom features that’ll boost your video skills

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It seems like everyone is turning to Zoom while social distancing. From creating fresh backgrounds to freshening up your face, these next-level features will enhance your experience. Continue reading →

10 cities best prepared to weather a coronavirus-fueled economic storm

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How cities, businesses and housing markets behave over the next 30 days as the pandemic continues to spread will be crucial on the road to recovery. 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 →

Baird & Warner donates $150K towards coronavirus response

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The Chicago-based brokerage is giving back to the community through its charitable arm Good Will Network. Continue reading →