Even amid coronavirus, most New York tenants paid April rent

The Community Housing Investment Program (CHIP) said that only 10 percent of its landlords did not receive rent for the coming month. Continue reading

February home prices reflect pre-coronavirus market strength

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

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

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

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

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

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

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