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

Email offers biggest returns for real estate marketing: Report

As the coronavirus disrupts face-to-face interactions, more agents may turn to online ads. A new report breaks down where they should spend their money. Continue reading

Need a virtual tour solution now? Here are our top picks

Self-containment and social distancing have made in-person home tours challenging. These top tech picks and tips can help you wait out the unexpected pandemic. Continue reading

SoftBank may pull out of pledge to buy $3B in shares of WeWork

The Japanese conglomerate has been rapidly losing faith in the co-working space company. Continue reading

Coronavirus drives adoption of video tours

Amid quarantines and calls for social distancing, agents are turning to video chats and virtual tours to show off properties. Continue reading

Kids stuck indoors? Let these celebrities take care of story time

Actors Jennifer Garner, Amy Adams, Josh Gad and Reese Witherspoon recorded videos of themselves reading children’s classics. Continue reading

Enjoy these online concerts from the comfort of your own home

Artists including John Legend and Neil Young are offering free virtual concerts from their social media accounts for music lovers who are social distancing. Continue reading

Northwest MLS halts open houses amid coronavirus crisis

The multiple listing service has disabled the open house feature in its tech platform, meaning agents won’t be able to input, search or view open houses. Continue reading