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Man fleeing coronavirus pays nearly $2M to rent Hamptons mansion

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It was unclear when the man made the move or if it was before Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued orders on March 20 for “non essential” New York state workers to stay at home. Continue reading →

Hot market was doused by pandemic, Zillow report shows

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A new report shows that what was poised to be “the most competitive” spring market in years instead ended up with plummeting numbers of new listings. Continue reading →

Broker confidence in New York City plummets to record low

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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has left brokers more pessimistic than ever about the present, though they are more upbeat about the future. Continue reading →

Compass agent accuses ex-assistant of stealing secrets to launch career

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Compass agent Cindy Ambuehl claims ex-assistant Christina Collins used insider knowledge to launch her own career in luxury real estate. Continue reading →

The post-coronavirus office: more air purifiers, less open floor plans

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In the past few weeks, demand for air purification systems has jumped in an effort to provide safer work environments for employees. A shift away from open-concept offices may not be far behind. Continue reading →

As coronavirus restrictions lift, China’s real estate sales bounce back

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A new report found that the number of sales across China’s 30 largest cities reached 5,976 on March 31 — an enormous increase from a low of 22 on Feb. 8, when the country was at the height of the pandemic, and slightly higher than December’s pre-pandem… Continue reading →

BoxBrownie releases native 360-degree tour platform

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The award-winning image editing and marketing company has grown rapidly by editing others’ work. Its new immersive tour product can be created with minimal imagery using affordable cameras and published in 24 hours. Continue reading →

New HomeSpotter ad product pushes virtual tour events

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As part of proptech’s collective push into virtual business, digital marketing and lead-gen company launches new retargeting products that automate creation and management of ads to push virtual open houses and video tours. Continue reading →

LGBT Americans want to own homes, fear discrimination

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Homeownership rates for LGBT Americans lag behind those of the broader population. A new report suggests fears of discrimination may be contributing to that difference. Continue reading →