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Redfin still seeing strong demand, but with fewer people in the pipeline

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 20, 2020 - 12:30 pm |March 20, 2020 Uncategorized

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Redfin president of operations Scott Nagel said he doesn’t think the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will immediately drive down home prices. Continue reading →

IdealEstate aims for agent cooperation with nationwide recruiting, referral power

By Craig C. Rowe | March 19, 2020 - 8:46 pm |March 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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IdealEstate — a Salt Lake City-based, Pinterest inspired, home curation tool — is now realizing its power as an agent recruiting tool and leveraging a nationwide network of more than 800,000 agent users. Continue reading →

Christmas lights shine for hope amidst coronavirus fears

By Lillian Dickerson | March 19, 2020 - 4:18 pm |March 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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Amidst fear and uncertainty, homeowners have begun hanging Christmas lights back up to signal their health and well being while spreading hope to passersby. Continue reading →

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 19, 2020 - 12:00 pm |March 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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Robert Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn’t be limited to W2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages benefit to agents. Continue reading →

Rental season ‘completely derailed’ by coronavirus

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 18, 2020 - 10:00 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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Apartment search company RentCafé said that in the last week searches for apartments on its site have fallen 25 percent. Continue reading →

Trump administration announces halt on foreclosures and evictions

By Lillian Dickerson | March 18, 2020 - 9:22 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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For now, evictions and foreclosures will be placed on a moratorium until the end of April. Continue reading →

NYC-based property matching service Localize to connect buyers with agents

By Craig C. Rowe | March 18, 2020 - 8:32 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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Originally aiming to offer New York City buyers an honest look at neighborhoods and buildings, the company has now launched Localize Advantage to help buyers to find their ideal agent. Continue reading →

Email offers biggest returns for real estate marketing: Report

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 18, 2020 - 7:52 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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As the coronavirus disrupts face-to-face interactions, more agents may turn to online ads. A new report breaks down where they should spend their money. Continue reading →

SoftBank may pull out of pledge to buy $3B in shares of WeWork

By Veronika Bondarenko | March 18, 2020 - 6:23 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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The Japanese conglomerate has been rapidly losing faith in the co-working space company. Continue reading →

Trump may allow homeowners to delay mortgage payments

By Lillian Dickerson | March 18, 2020 - 3:05 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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The administration did not make clear how borrowers might catch up on payments in the future, however. Continue reading →