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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 →

Lender launches small business loan portal for contractors

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Loan Source has created a new application website for people hoping to get some of the cash lawmakers set aside for small businesses. 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 →

Ryan Gorman: Home prices not likely to see significant drop

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Inventory is low and the real estate market is healthier than it was during the last recession. That should keep home prices relatively stable, the Coldwell Banker chief said. Continue reading →

Real estate to be permanently more virtual following pandemic

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Renee Funk and Joe Rand said agents and consumers alike are being forced to adopt new tech amid the pandemic. That could make the real estate industry more efficient. Continue reading →

‘Surge’ in real estate activity may be coming after the pandemic ends

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Gary Gold and Vija Williams said during Inman’s Town Hall Thursday that once lockdown orders end consumers may race back into real estate. Continue reading →

Small business loan program runs out of money after less than 2 weeks

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The money was a potentially vital lifeline for vast numbers of real estate professionals. Unfortunately, it was also plagued by problems. Continue reading →

Lion & Orb launches new listing marketing program for agents

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PressList is designed to generate media coverage for agents’ listings. The service also includes a virtual tour agents can use while in-person showings remain off limits. Continue reading →

Real estate firms nab $8B in small business stimulus loans

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The real estate industry has so far secured 3.22% of the money being doled out as part of the pandemic-prompted Paycheck Protection Program. Continue reading →

‘Strong recovery’ on horizon, V curve possible, says real estate exec

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Patrick Stone, of WFG National Title Insurance Company, said Tuesday that home sales will likely be down in 2020, but overall, he’s optimistic about an economic recovery from the current pandemic. Continue reading →