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A change to the CARES Act threatens Realtors: NAR

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National Association of Realtors President Vince Malta is calling on Congress to provide more funding for small business loan programs created by the CARES Act. 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 →

A comprehensive guide to industry resources for real estate agents

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Real estate companies, trade groups and government agencies are offering resources amid the pandemic. This is Inman’s attempt to compile them all in one guide that will be updated daily. Continue reading →

Second stimulus package could roll back property tax deductions

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly mulling a rollback of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap implemented by changes to the tax code under President Trump. Continue reading →

Housing protections in the stimulus bill explained

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The 880-page bill signed into law by Trump on Friday includes credit protections, foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance on some mortgages. Continue reading →

House passes stimulus packages, agents closer to unemployment access

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The stimulus bill, which includes direct payments to Americans and expanded unemployment, is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk. Continue reading →

In New York, open houses and cold calls are suspended. Is rent next?

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has already called for a moratorium on evictions. Now state and city officials are calling for a rent freeze. Continue reading →

Elected officials want to halt evictions over coronavirus

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Members of the New York State Senate and even Bernie Sanders have called for a temporary ban on evictions as the country deals with the deadly illness. Continue reading →