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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 →

Even amid coronavirus, most New York tenants paid April rent

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 →