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Rently self-guided tours coming to 75 more rental communities

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An award-winning national property manager responds to reduction in face-to-face showings by rolling out Rently’s patented touring technology. Continue reading →

Foreign real estate ‘ground to a halt’ amid virus outbreak: DelPrete

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Analyst Mike DelPrete said in the latest episode of the Daily Dispatch podcast that the data indicates “there’s going to be a very dramatic drop off in real estate volumes.” Continue reading →

‘Congress, help home service workers’: ANGI Homeservices CEO

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ANGI Homeservices CEO Brandon Ridenour asked Congress on Monday to deem home service professionals as “essential workers” during COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →

Homeowners may delay mortgage payments up to 1 year due to virus

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The move by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came days after President Trump announced that delayed mortgage payments may be an option for borrowers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

Major California landlord group calls for rent freezes, eviction halts

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The California Apartment Association represents numerous owners and managers. Referring to the coronavirus pandemic, it said the “challenge before us is one like we have never endured” Continue reading →

Zumper fast-tracks online tour tools, presses on with hiring plans

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The nation’s largest rental search and transaction platform has pushed up the launch of new online tour tools to counter the “coronavirus market.” HUD’s call to delay evictions could have long-standing impact on property market. Continue reading →

Vancouver real estate board advises members against holding open houses

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The real estate board in British Columbia advised members to stop holding open houses to minimize spread of coronavirus. Continue reading →

Bright MLS debuts coronavirus response program

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Bright Steps includes extra granular data about the market, new virtual showing capabilities, webinars and other tools. Continue reading →