How to tighten your team’s belt right now

The coronavirus has already significantly affected the economy, and chances are, it’ll have an impact on your team, too. Here are a few things you can do to get your financial commitments in shape, adapt your team and soften the blow. Continue reading

How to lead your team through turbulent times

Even though nobody knows what lies ahead, a great leader should be capable of reacting effectively when faced with uncertainty. Here’s what excellent crisis leadership looks like in a time like this. Continue reading

How to adapt your real estate team to this new reality

Here’s a peek into how Seattle-based Team Diva pivoted its practices in the midst of today’s crisis — from changes to marketing, listing processes and everything in between. With this comprehensive list, you can establish new guidelines for your team, … Continue reading

Refis up 104% year-over-year

Residential refinance mortgages more than doubled in Q4 2019, bringing them to their highest point in nearly seven years. Continue reading

Opendoor temporarily suspends homebuying, citing safety concerns

A spokesperson for the iBuyer said the company’s priority is “the safety and well-being of our customers, employees and the general public.” Continue reading

NAR’s midyear conference goes virtual due to coronavirus

The National Association of Realtors will no longer host its regularly scheduled Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in person in May. Continue reading

Rental season ‘completely derailed’ by coronavirus

Apartment search company RentCafé said that in the last week searches for apartments on its site have fallen 25 percent. Continue reading

Trump administration announces halt on foreclosures and evictions

For now, evictions and foreclosures will be placed on a moratorium until the end of April. Continue reading

NYC-based property matching service Localize to connect buyers with agents

Originally aiming to offer New York City buyers an honest look at neighborhoods and buildings, the company has now launched Localize Advantage to help buyers to find their ideal agent. Continue reading

Redfin temporarily suspends homebuying amid market slump

RedfinNow, the direct-to-consumer homebuying and selling platform, will not be buying homes for the near future, CEO Glenn Kelman confirmed in a letter to shareholders. Continue reading