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Senate approves $310B in new funding for small business loan program

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The money is meant to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, a potentially important lifeline for real estate professionals. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales slammed with first major drop in March: NAR

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Existing-home sales fell 8.5 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million units, according to NAR. Continue reading →

How curbside closings are keeping the market moving

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Due to the onset of COVID-19, real estate is becoming the next big business to leverage the efficiency and convenience of drive-thru deals known as curbside closings. Here’s a look at how various parts of the transaction are coming together to get the … Continue reading →

Engel & Völkers announces partnership with Matterport

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The global luxury real estate brand will integrate Matterport technology into its already existing Integrated Product Suite for all U.S. agents. 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 →

Real Estate scores $10.7B as small business loan program runs out of gas

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Real estate businesses collectively won about 3.14 percent of the total funding lawmakers set aside to save small firms during the pandemic. Continue reading →

Filmmaker-inspired video app wants your help in beta testing

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The app comes with a shot list and in-screen shooting recommendations to ensure users capture everything that makes a video worth watching. It was developed by a filmmaker and former Sothebys executive. Continue reading →

Best amenity during a lockdown? A wine cellar, homeowners say

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Gene Walder, the president and co-owner of Vintage Cellars, said his company is currently working on around 60 custom wine storage spaces around the country. Continue reading →