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Agents in southern states on board with economic reopening

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The pandemic is not over, but a handful of governors in southern states are gradually reopening their economies. Agents mostly agreed that it’s time. Continue reading →

Senate approves $310B in new funding for small business loan program

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The money is meant to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, a potentially important lifeline for real estate professionals. Continue reading →

California Realtors group lays out agent aid programs

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Agents and brokers can now get loans and payments akin to unemployment insurance thanks to a bill lawmakers passed last week. 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 →

Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens

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From lockdown orders to the prospect of anyone involved in a transaction getting sick, deals are suddenly in a uniquely precarious position. In response, agents around the country are racing to add coronavirus clauses to their contracts. Continue reading →

Read all of Inman’s coronavirus coverage here

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Inman has published more than 300 stories on the coronavirus. Here’s our comprehensive list of coverage. Continue reading →

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents

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Robert Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn’t be limited to W2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages benefit to agents. Continue reading →

Rental season ‘completely derailed’ by coronavirus

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

Northwest MLS halts open houses amid coronavirus crisis

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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 →

Fannie Mae posts $14.2B in profit in 2019 as it eyes exit from conservatorship

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The FHFA is taking steps to free Fannie Mae from government conservatorship as the company posts big profits. Continue reading →