The global coronavirus pandemic is unlike any other event that anyone living today has experienced. Since the illness was first detected last year in China to the first weeks of March when it ravaged the U.S. economy, it has sent markets into free fall and forced everyone in the real estate world to adapt at breakneck speeds.
As of July 10, Inman has so far published more than 785 stories on the coronavirus. And we’ll still publish many more as we work to figure out how this crisis will impact agents, their clients and everyone else whose livelihood is tied to real estate. Below is the comprehensive list (with clickable table of contents) of our coverage, which we’ll update as the situation evolves.
Table of Contents
- Emerging challenges and trends
- How agents and industry pros are responding
- Agent safety
- Response from major players and big firms
- The consumer experience
- Financial markets and the economy
- Trade group and MLS responses
- Rentals, evictions and property management
- Government aid and policy
- Market snapshots and Inman handbooks
- Tips and advice
- Opinion and commentary
- Event cancelations and changes
Emerging challenges and trends
More than 1 in 5 Americans moved or know someone who moved during the pandemic
Mortgages in forbearance drop for third consecutive week
A third of all Americans missed housing payments in July
Mortgage applications rise 2.2%
High-end homes flood the market as homeowners seek to trade up
Home price growth stays strong amid high demand: CoreLogic
Mortgage rates hit all-time low heading into July 4th weekend
Unemployment rate continues decline in June, but virus still looms
DelPrete: US inventory levels down 20-40%
Inventory continues to fall in June
Share of mortgages in forbearance dips for second straight week
Pending-home sales climbed record-setting 44% from April to May
Despite pandemic, home improvement spending is on the rise
NYC heads into phase 2 of reopening — but don’t expect much to change
Growth in US home value slows at greatest monthly rate since 2019
New permits and housing starts are finally trending upward
Suburban housing market to experience post-lockdown boom
Surging builder confidence hints at housing market recovery
Mortgage loans in forbearance tick up to 8.55 percent
Bidding wars increased last month amid housing shortage: Redfin
Fed moves likely to keep mortgage rates near historic lows for years
4.3M homeowners are in mortgage forbearance: MBA
March delinquency rates remain at record lows despite coronavirus
New guidelines issued to reopen office buildings in New York City
More than half of homebuyers likely to buy a home within next year
COVID-19-related forbearance volumes decline for first time since pandemic hit
Stunning jobs report shows unemployment dropped in May
Real estate industry of the future will focus on ‘lifestyle over location’
Coldwell Banker CEO on the future of offices: ‘less rent, more happy hours’
The economic downturn won’t end investment in real estate tech
How the coronavirus pandemic is changing home financing
Mike DelPrete: Don’t call it a comeback (just yet)
Manhattan real estate sales fall 84%
These are the 2 things luxury buyers want right now
Glenn Kelman: Waves of migration, consolidation coming to real estate
‘We’re watching recovery happen as we speak’: Economists
Demand for mortgages continued in last week of May: MBA
Home prices were still soaring in April amid pandemic’s peak
Contract signings fell 33% in April amid COVID-19 pandemic
Amid halt on foreclosures, zombie property rate remains constant
Number of mortgages in forbearance keeps rising
New-home sales rose modestly in April
Home prices rose in the first quarter
Even as virus spread in March, home prices grew modestly
Real estate is looking very different in the Hamptons this summer — here’s why
Coldwell Banker CEO: Real estate has undergone a ‘tremendous transition’
Time on market sees greatest increase in 7 years
Existing-home sales report shows how badly virus impacted housing
Residential refis make up 55% of home loans in first quarter
Think we’re headed into a buyer’s market? Guess again
‘Obviously, we’re thrilled’: Real estate reopens in Pennsylvania
Mortgage purchases signal housing recovery may be here
4.1M Americans are now enrolled in mortgage forbearance plans
Here’s how COVID-19 impacted home construction in April
Compass report shows the housing market hit bottom in mid-April
Builder confidence rises slightly amid historic lows: NAHB
Pandemic unlikely to kill demand from foreign luxury buyers
How the coronavirus pandemic is reshuffling the luxury real estate market
Buyers are eyeing small towns — even as interest in big cities rises
Massachusetts is best prepared for digital economy as Southern states lag
Builders predict renewed focus on sustainable living after pandemic
Remote work may fuel massive migration from pricey cities: Redfin
April’s hottest markets were in cities you might not expect
NAR: This is not Great Depression
Prices rose in 64% of opportunity zones during first quarter
Remote work trends could lead to suburban boom: Zillow
Home sales to pick up by late summer before falling again
New listings rise, with greatest uptick in higher price points
48% of homeowners halted selling plans due to COVID-19 in April
Mortgage loans in forbearance surged to 7.91% in last week of April
Metro home prices rose 7.7%: NAR
It was easier to afford a home in Q1 than any time in past 4 years: NAR
Redfin’s Glenn Kelman predicts a ‘seismic’ shift to smaller cities
Unemployment rate explodes to 14.7% in latest jobs report
Sight-unseen luxury sales are taking place — with walkaway clauses
Palm Beach luxury real estate market shows signs of turning around
Zillow CEO: ‘You’re seeing years of technology progress get accelerated down into months’
Another 3.2M Americans filed for unemployment last week
Realogy CEO: Transaction decline may have already peaked
26% of all mortgaged homes were equity-rich in first quarter
Average APRs see significant declines during COVID-19 pandemic
Affordable housing developers see surge in demand as unemployment rises
Zillow economist says housing market bottom is ‘pretty much now’
How are home prices still rising during the pandemic?
While downturn looms, home price growth still sky-high in March
New listings plummeted in April amid coronavirus pandemic
After rocky rollout, agents receive small business loan money
Zillow economist predicts ‘check mark’ recovery for housing market
Pandemic’s economic toll higher than agents expected: Inman survey
New listings can’t keep up with demand: Redfin
Increased uncertainty prompts rise in short-term and furnished rentals
As the pandemic persists, demand for remote luxury living soars
3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week
How COVID-19 is changing the title industry
Pending-home sales start downward plummet in March: NAR
Mortgage activity uptick could signal buyers are returning
Compass is seeing a huge uptick in single-family home searches
February home price gains still at pre-pandemic levels: Case-Shiller
By the numbers: How hard has COVID-19 hit real estate?
How appraisers are adapting during COVID-19
In Southern Colorado, in-person home showings will resume
Only 50% of Americans think it’s a good time to buy a home: Gallup poll
How a downturn could tip the scales against mom-and-pop landlords
4 simple and deeply significant ways business will change post-crisis
New-home sales fall sharply in March
Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest
Fannie Mae forecasts mortgage rates under 3% for 2021
Home prices up 5.7% in pre-quarantine February: FHFA
‘I’m feeling very optimistic’: Agents in Southern states foresee ‘booming’ market as lockdowns lift
Second-home markets hope for the best as stay-at-home rules extend
Existing-home sales slammed with first major drop in March: NAR
How curbside closings are keeping the market moving
A little good news: Real estate sales are climbing in Iowa
Howard Hanna’s president predicts a slow ‘V curve’ rebound
French real estate leader offers Americans advice on what to expect when US lockdowns end
Ryan Gorman: Home prices not likely to see significant drop
Real estate to be permanently more virtual following pandemic
‘Surge’ in real estate activity may be coming after the pandemic ends
5.2M more Americans applied for unemployment last week
New housing construction dives drastically in March
Foreclosure activity continues to decline in March
Banks get first grab at stimulus checks
Several US markets see uptick in new listing volume
Banks can now delay appraisals for up to 120 days after closing
Builder confidence plunges in April
Mortgage rates drop to 30-year low
Compass ‘can sustain a downturn for 6 months, 8 months, 9 months’
New listings in Manhattan were down 89% last week
A change to the CARES Act threatens Realtors: NAR
Delinquency rates still low, but a pandemic-related jump to come
Hot market was doused by pandemic, Zillow report shows
Broker confidence in New York City plummets to record low
Mortgage credit availability decreased 16.1% in March
Mortgage rates remain flat but could go lower this year
Another 6.6M filed for unemployment last week
As coronavirus restrictions lift, China’s real estate sales bounce back
About half of US small businesses have not paid full April rent
New listing volumes plunge 50-75% across the globe
Post-virus home price growth forecasts show spike in the West
Northeast markets most susceptible to impacts of coronavirus
Stimulus package could create ‘chaos’ in mortgage industry
88% of Coldwell Banker agents impacted by the pandemic
Almost everyone thinks the pandemic will cost them deals
Number of homes for sale declines 15.7% in March
Employment falls for first time in a decade, full picture yet to emerge
Interest in 3D tours explodes on Zillow, especially for rentals
Coming days will be ‘a trying time’ for real estate professionals
6.6 million filed for unemployment last week
Cost of marketing on Facebook, Instagram falls during pandemic
36% of home shoppers believe the recession has already begun: Poll
Home price gains extend into January — but virus looms large
Brooklyn luxury sales drop by 50 percent: Compass
Industry torn on whether real estate is an essential service
Unemployment claims explode to 3.28M
Nearly half of Realtors say buyer interest has dropped due to coronavirus
Read Gary Keller’s advice to agents on navigating market uncertainty
Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend
How agents and industry pros are responding
Ex-Compass agent held showings at home of COVID-19-infected couple
Team leader Erin Krueger on pivoting during the pandemic
New data shows agents are feeling optimistic moving into summer
10 agents from all across the globe talk about getting back on track
Louisiana brokerage launches online concert series to help local artists
Why agents have never been more needed: Century 21 CEO
Homesnap’s Mazur: It’s time for agents to go all in
Trulia co-founder Pete Flint tells agents to ‘lean into’ transaction revolution
Compass CEO: ‘It’s OK to not be OK in this time’
Indie brokers struggle with racial unrest and coronavirus pandemic
Agents say they’re busy amid pandemic, but challenges linger
Top agent Jordan Cohen on how coronavirus is changing the luxury market
Tales from the field: What I learned from Coldwell Banker’s leadership
How agent John Port is spreading cheer to his community amid pandemic
How real estate agents are becoming the ‘mayors of their community’
Finger Lakes agents prepare as New York begins partial reopening
Grassroots agent movement buys thousands in food for frontline workers
ERA broker pays for delivery of 15K flowers to NYC medical workers
North Carolina brokerages partner for Buyer Graph
Tales from the field: Becoming a community leader
As states reopen, some luxury agents are returning to open houses
C21 brokerage honors HS seniors unable to celebrate graduation
VIP Realtors rolls out multiviewer virtual visits on all listings
How agent Sarah Huo is helping her community — 1 dumpling at a time
How these agents are getting listing videos right
Sotheby’s franchise sues Michigan governor over stay-at-home order
NYC brokerage is giving healthcare workers a major discount
Take Inman’s 2nd real estate coronavirus survey here
What one indie broker isn’t doing in quarantine
Agents in Southern states on board with economic reopening
NJ brokerage honors coronavirus nurse with a special giveaway
Tales from the field: Selling a penthouse during a pandemic
Oklahoma-based agent Tara Porter is giving back amid the pandemic
Compass agents anticipate post-pandemic buyer’s market in California
DC-area brokerage partners with local restaurants to feed communities in need
Tales from the field: How technology helped us save the deal amid COVID-19
How 3 brokers are making sure their new agents thrive through the pandemic
Show us your view! Readers share their favorite windows
The broker balancing Zoom and homeschooling in a crowded house
Dallas developer pays up for hotel rooms for medical professionals
How agents are using video to connect with clients during coronavirus
Brokerage hosts virtual scavenger hunts using 3D home tours
How an Ohio agent is protecting her community — 1 mask at a time
Good Samaritan Brooklyn landlord waives rent for hundreds of tenants
What’s your favorite thing in quarantine? Readers weigh in
The luxury leader mobilizing his troops from the comfort of a pool
How 1 agent helped small business owners earn $1M in sales despite outbreak
Take Inman’s real estate coronavirus survey here
This luxury agent is sheltering in place with girlfriend Ariana Grande
Petition for real estate agent financial relief gains 3,300 signatures in 1 day
Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens
The ‘coronavirus clause’ is now a thing
How real estate professionals are helping their communities during coronavirus
Coronavirus drives adoption of video tours
Your thoughts on good leadership during tough times
A lighthearted listing campaign during tough times
The California agent navigating the new normal as the realities of the coronavirus pandemic kick in
Rently self-guided tours coming to 75 more rental communities
The Real Word: How fear and uncertainty is changing the mortgage industry
Agent safety
Return to the office right now? New survey says, ‘No, thank you’
Three-quarters of companies will reopen offices in phases: Study
Waiting rooms and gallery views: Attending a Realtor standards enforcement meeting on Zoom
New status symbol for brokerages? A well-stocked supply of PPE
Moving during a pandemic? Here’s one agent’s personal story
Philanthropist and power broker Robby Browne dead at 72
The post-coronavirus office: more air purifiers, less open floor plans
New York state clarifies: Home showings should only be virtual
Home showings allowed to resume in New York: Gov. Andrew Cuomo
EXp broker Rick Geha shares heartfelt message about his COVID-19 recovery
New York developer with COVID-19 hopes for major post-pandemic upswing
Nebraska’s first coronavirus death is longtime Realtor
Inman reader QBs — quarantine buddies
Broker who tested positive for COVID-19 shares his story
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices confirms coronavirus at conference
RE/MAX agent stranded on coronavirus cruise speaks out
RE/MAX agent among thousands stranded on cruise ship amid coronavirus outbreak
SARS and Spanish Flu: What we can learn from pandemics of the past
Compass executive calls for 2-week moratorium on home showings
What’s it like to run a brokerage in a containment zone?
Response from major players and big firms
Zillow resumes buying homes in 5 more US markets
A virtual success! BHGRE launches first new franchise under lockdown
Zillow is buying homes again in 6 more cities
Former Sotheby’s SVP launches COVID-19 business strategy course
Opendoor returns to homebuying in 5 more cities
‘Normal is over,’ and agents need to lean on technology
Howard Hanna CEO: Full impact of unemployment not yet known
Gary Keller: We’re seeing a ‘fast track to disruption’
Zillow CEO Rich Barton: ‘This crisis feels a lot different’
Voiceter Pro to permanently shut down due to coronavirus
Realogy is bringing back some furloughed employees
Zillow returns to homebuying in 5 more markets
Redfin is welcoming back 35% of furloughed staff
Compass CEO says company has spent ‘hundreds of millions’ on tech
RE/MAX’s broker conference is going fully virtual for 2020
Realogy CEO to franchisees: ‘Play offense and defense’
SoftBank posts record loss, warns some investments may go bankrupt
Keller Williams updates consumer app with virtual tour options
RE/MAX Integra providing branded masks to its brokerages
Google sibling company ditches plans for Toronto development
Douglas Elliman launches new online learning system for agents
Douglas Elliman reveals mass layoffs, salary cuts on earnings call
BoomTown rolls out new features and updates for agents
We talked to 5 CFOs about the road to recovery. Here’s what they said
Redfin brings back 14% of furloughed employees
Redfin, Zillow to resume iBuying
Realty One celebrates 15th anniversary by volunteering
Realogy, Amazon pause partnership
Remine investors drop company’s valuation, hold founders’ feet to fire
Offerpad fully resumes buying with safety certification
Homesnap update promotes live open houses
Airbnb to lay off almost 1,900 people amid coronavirus struggles
Realtor.com operator Move announces layoffs
Matterport debuts iPhone-based 3D tour tool
How Corcoran keeps agents engaged at the epicenter of the pandemic
Opendoor returns to homebuying with contact-free selling
Airbnb stretches refund window on bookings through June 15
Windermere to raise $500,000 for West Coast food banks
Zillow is allowing staff to work from home until 2021
Compass launches video editor to increase virtual tours
Realogy’s $400M Cartus deal is falling apart
Redfin launches self-guided tours for vacant properties
Keller Williams franchises are reducing fees amid slowdown
Terradatum announces Listing Home Run for automated video marketing
Compass cuts salaries and admin staff hours
Lender launches small business loan portal for contractors
Realtor.com extends agent billing relief
JP Morgan Chase temporarily terminates HELOC loan offering
Matterport quietly lays off employees amid pandemic
Here’s how Realogy is prepping agents to ‘rule the recovery’
Opendoor lays off 35% of its staff
Real estate giants’ COVID-19 motion fails to stop commission lawsuit
RE/MAX expands broker fee deferrals, enacts hiring freezes
RE/MAX adjusts national ad campaign amid pandemic
JPMorgan Chase tightens mortgage lending standards amid uncertainty
Keller Williams executive on taking virtual open houses from ‘novelty to norm’
EXp Realty lays off 15% of staff amid market slowdown
New HomeSpotter ad product pushes virtual tour events
KW regions held Zoom calls to help franchise owners adjust expenses
Redfin is furloughing 41% of its real estate agents
Keller Williams franchises consider reducing agent profit sharing
Realogy accelerates tech roadmap to meet changing agent needs
Wells Fargo suspends jumbo mortgages as demand fades
Chime speeds release of Facebook, YouTube livestreaming tools
EXIT Realty is giving its agents their own ‘stimulus package’
WeWork struggles to strike deal with landlords to reduce rent costs
Compass is launching virtual agent services to keep agents in biz
Baird & Warner donates $150K toward coronavirus response
Citing pandemic, Redfin sells $110M stake to venture capital firm
T3 Sixty offers brokers free business consultations
Airbnb announces drastic cost-saving measures to survive slowdown
JPAR lowers April franchise fees, hires new growth exec
Digital mortgage lender Better.com to hire laid off hospitality workers
How prop tech companies are stepping up for agents during coronavirus crisis
Redfin is increasing agents’ fixed pay during market slowdown
How prop tech companies are stepping up for agents during coronavirus crisis
Redfin pulls back on lead sales as video tours surge amid virus crisis
Tom Ferry launches online training program in response to coronavirus
Realogy temporarily cuts executive pay amid coronavirus slowdown
StreetEasy suspends ‘days on market’ display
EXp Realty offers agents a $9 monthly telemedicine plan
How real estate portals are reacting amid the coronavirus pandemic
Compass is still onboarding new teams despite slowdown, layoffs
Zillow CEO: ‘There’s no coronavirus playbook’
Realogy is the latest to suspend iBuying
RE/MAX CEO: ‘Leaders who are hiding right now are not leading’
Compass lays off 15% of staff amid coronavirus ‘economic standstill’
Offerpad is the latest iBuyer to pause new home purchases
Zillow suspends homebuying in all 24 Zillow Offers markets
RE/MAX will allow brokers to defer franchise fees in April
Realtor.com is cutting agents’ next bill by 60%
Compass is making its learning portal free and public
RedfinNow temporarily suspends homebuying amid market slump
Opendoor temporarily suspends homebuying, citing safety concerns
Zillow is covering 50% of Premier Agent costs for 1 month
Redfin cancels open houses due to coronavirus concerns
Compass makes changes to concierge, bridge loans amid industry slowdown
RE/MAX is the latest to suggest canceling open houses
Here’s how Compass is guiding employees through crisis
Zumper fast-tracks online tour tools, presses on with hiring plans
Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus
The consumer experience
Uncle-nephew team on what luxury buyers want amid pandemic in New York
Aspen in July? Pandemic pushes summer crowds to ski towns
How are timeshares faring during the pandemic?
Who says you can’t go home again? 2.7M adults have moved back home since March
COVID-19 is pushing Americans to rediscover small towns: Airbnb
Today’s homebuyers are twice as anxious as buyers from 5 years ago
5 challenges sellers are facing and how to overcome them
Talk to my lawyer: Lawsuits between buyers and sellers soar amid virus
The latest in-demand apartment feature is a Peloton room
The latest in-demand apartment feature is a Peloton room
They hate their homes, and they want out — NOW!
7 things your first-time buyer should know about getting a loan right now
February’s low delinquency rates are the ‘calm before the storm’
$1,200 stimulus check made little difference for renters, owners
What buyers are up against in today’s world
Coronavirus has forever changed client conversations
80% of buyers have had timeline interrupted by COVID-19: OJO
NYC poised to experience influx of out-of-state renters post virus
The anxiety of homebuying in the time of coronavirus
6 ways homebuyers’ must-haves could change after the pandemic
Young buyers disproportionately impacted by economic fallout
How far $1,200 will go for renters and homeowners in 50 US cities
Best amenity during a lockdown? A wine cellar, homeowners say
NAR: Buyers going under contract without seeing homes in person
Amid pandemic, auctions surge among luxury owners eager to sell
Man fleeing coronavirus pays nearly $2M to rent Hamptons mansion
Google searches soar for ‘mortgage’ and ‘home.’ ‘Real estate,’ not so much
Even amid coronavirus, most New York tenants paid April rent
6 realities your buyers and sellers should prepare for
Mortgage applications surge along with refis
Foreclosure activity hits lowest point in 15 years
4 relics of a past pandemic are right in your house
The Empire State Building’s new siren display is freaking people out
‘It feels like an even better decision now’: Living in a tiny home during a pandemic
People are fleeing cities amid coronavirus. Where are they going?
Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California
Coronavirus is already impacting short-term rentals
Bidet sales surge as Americans hoard toilet paper
Virus prompts nearly a quarter of all sellers to adjust how home is viewed
Coronavirus drives interest in survivalist real estate
Moving during coronavirus: ‘This is like what they say don’t do’
Christmas lights shine for hope amidst coronavirus fears
Coronavirus safe house listings pop up on Craigslist, Airbnb
Amidst coronavirus worries, Washington real estate carries on
Financial markets and the economy
Earnings offer hope, but ‘normalcy’ is still distant
Realtor.com sees user growth as News Corp. revenue drops 8%
Surge in COVID-19 cases greatest risk to market: KW economist
Transactions and volume up at Keller Williams
Redfin revenue up 73%, handily beating expectations
Zillow hits $1.1B in revenue in Q1 as losses continue to grow
RE/MAX CEO: ‘We exit this health crisis in a position of strength’
Realogy sees revenue, transactions increase — but losses balloon due to COVID-19
Inman’s state-by-state guide to reopening the economy
US market data suggests a checkmark-shaped real estate recovery
‘Strong recovery’ on horizon, V curve possible, says real estate exec
February home prices reflect pre-coronavirus market strength
Foreign real estate ‘ground to a halt’ amid virus outbreak: DelPrete
Survival of the fittest: What will it take for businesses to outlast this pandemic?
Stocks plunge in worst day since 1987 and second worst in US history
Fed cuts interest rate to nearly zero. What does it mean for real estate?
Redfin still seeing strong demand, but with fewer people in the pipeline
Real estate stocks slammed amid coronavirus market woes
‘Black swan of 2020’: Venture firm behind Trulia, Airbnb sounds alarm
California Realtors expect coronavirus to lower housing market forecast
Coronavirus could bring consolidation, layoffs to proptech
30-year mortgage rates tick up after hitting historic low
Coronavirus poised to wreak havoc on real estate
Coronavirus-fueled stock slump is hitting Realogy hard
Glenn Kelman: Seattle market is witnessing effects of coronavirus
Italy suspends mortgage payments — could the US follow suit?
Economists say consumers should lock in low mortgage rates now
NAHB: Builder confidence decreases slightly again in March
Trade group and MLS responses
NAR releases 5-point plan to bolster homeownership amid pandemic
NYC real estate trade group cuts pay, institutes layoffs
California Association of Realtors unveils new ad campaign
Federal agencies launch COVID-19 housing assistance website
NAR to Realtors: ‘You are defenders of the homefront’
Treasurer candidates expect NAR membership to decline
What’s next? C.A.R.’s VP addresses agent concerns
Coronavirus may accelerate MLS consolidation
More MLSs reduce fees amid coronavirus outbreak
South Florida’s BeachesMLS sees success in Virtual Open House Week
NAR calls on FHA to resist premium increases on borrowers
Georgia MLS cuts dues in response to concerns amid outbreak
NAR offers Realtors 2 months of free telemedicine services
Council of MLSs: Don’t pause days on market
Coronavirus not slowing down NAR’s pocket listing policy
REBNY launches agent resource guide for entire industry
California Realtors group lays out agent aid programs
NAR revives free program for first time since 2009 recession
MLSs disagree on whether to pause days on market due to coronavirus
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board tells Realtors to avoid open houses, client meetings
Houston and Austin Realtors suspend open house displays on HAR.com
Vancouver real estate board advises members against holding open houses
Bright MLS debuts coronavirus response program
REBNY to temporarily end ‘days on market’ calculation
Northwest MLS halts open houses amid coronavirus crisis
Rentals, evictions and property management
The pandemic is derailing renters’ dreams of homeownership
Airbnb puts restrictions on renters under 25 to curb house parties
As eviction bans expire, experts predict a nationwide housing ‘nightmare’
Airbnb CEO says travel and short-term rentals will never be the same
Vacation rental sites roar back to life with surge of spring bookings
Rent price growth plummets amid widespread unemployment
Multifamily rents continue to decline in May
Property management software is soaring in popularity amid virus
‘You can see someone smile through a mask’: Hospitality during COVID-19
Why people are renting apartments by the hour during quarantine
Expensive U.S. cities see rents fall amid coronavirus pandemic
Some landlords got aid money. Many others were excluded
DC-area landlord Vipin Motwani on navigating business with empathy
Months into pandemic, 70% of guests are afraid to stay in an Airbnb
With summer near, vacation home owners are renting — for now
Rent prices could take a hit from widespread unemployment
Small landlords get creative to adjust to post-pandemic landscape
Florida to relaunch vacation rentals — but not for New Yorkers
Nestio waives fees for Funnel contact center software amid pandemic
Should Airbnb owners sell or wait for a rebound? Agents weigh in
How landlords should prepare for common inspection questions today
5 things you need to know about lease renewals and rent hikes
New York City agent under fire for controversial TikTok video
‘Sex-for-rent’ requests from landlords soar amid pandemic
‘I don’t want to evict anyone’: 3 investors on how COVID-19 has impacted them
How to give tenants a break while also protecting yourself
Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic
Can landlords discriminate based on a tenant’s job? It’s complicated
What should landlords do when tenants can’t pay rent?
Fear and uncertainty is mutual among renters and landlords: Poll
Inman’s state-by-state guide to evictions, rent and foreclosures
Cheesecake Factory says no to rent at 294 locations. Socialists rejoice
Amid pandemic, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard waive rent for LA tenants
56% of renters still plan to move despite ongoing pandemic
In New York, open houses and cold calls are suspended. Is rent next?
Major California landlord group calls for rent freezes, eviction halts
Rental season ‘completely derailed’ by coronavirus
Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency
Elected officials want to halt evictions over coronavirus
California governor stops evictions amid coronavirus outbreak
Elected officials want to halt evictions over coronavirus
Trump administration announces halt on foreclosures and evictions
Government aid and policy
Scores of real estate companies took home large PPP loans
Trump-connected lobbyists were key players in COVID policy: report
Small business loan program ends with billions unspent
PA governor likely to veto bill that would restart real estate services
Politicians: Election will be referendum on Trump’s handling of the pandemic
HUD Secretary wants the American dream ‘to resume’
Pennsylvania bill that would allow real estate services to resume advances to Senate
Cash en route to small businesses after House approves new stimulus bill
Senate approves $310B in new funding for small business loan program
Real estate scores $10.7B as small business loan program runs out of gas
Small business loan program runs out of money after less than 2 weeks
IRS launches tool to track stimulus check deposit
Real estate firms nab $8B in small business stimulus loans
Fed, Treasury launch $600B small business loan program
Stimulus checks will start coming next week: IRS
What’s going on with the chaotic small business loan program?
10 cities best prepared to weather a coronavirus-fueled economic storm
FHA and VA latest mortgage servicers to relax standards
Second stimulus package could roll back property tax deductions
Feds say residential real estate is an ‘essential business’
Housing protections in the stimulus bill explained
House passes stimulus packages, agents closer to unemployment access
Making sense of the Senate’s coronavirus stimulus bill for real estate agents
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ease appraisal standards amid coronavirus
Stimulus package likely to include unemployment for agents
New York real estate agents one step closer to receiving federal aid
‘Congress, help home service workers’: ANGI Homeservices CEO
Homeowners may delay mortgage payments up to 1 year due to virus
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents
Trump may allow homeowners to delay mortgage payments
Market snapshots and Inman Handbooks
Inman Handbook: Building teams in turbulent times
The Inman Handbook on communicating in our new normal
The Inman Handbook on how to sell a home without setting foot in it
Maryland market snapshot: A strong market, but low inventory
The Inman Handbook on how to reopen your business this summer
Luxury snapshot: Agents in high-end markets are staying busy
Louisiana market snapshot: Consumers coming ‘out of their shells’ as market rebounds
New York market snapshot: Agents are busy, but inventory is scarce
Massachusetts market snapshot: Inventory is tight
Pennsylvania market snapshot: Agents ready for reopening
Luxury snapshot: Housing markets will thrive after pandemic setbacks
Illinois market snapshot: Things are looking up
Market snapshot: Florida and the coronavirus pandemic
Market snapshot: Texas and COVID-19
Market snapshot: Wisconsin still seeing deals amid pandemic
Market snapshot: Washington, 6 weeks into COVID-19
Tips and advice
Should real estate agents disclose if their clients have COVID-19?
How to bring colleagues closer (on and off the clock) while social distancing
10 scripts and strategies for today’s prospecting agent
So you’re launching a new listing? Consider these 9 truths now
Meeting new clients for the first time virtually? Nail these 3 basics
Feeling stuck? 8 strategies for overcoming productivity hurdles today
How to keep your team motivated while working from home this summer
How to step up your listing video game in 2020
What team leaders can do to promote wellness and self-care
How to find business when it’s not coming to you
Don’t let uninvited guests derail a productive Zoom meeting! Ramp up security
A superior virtual tour will answer these 10 questions
4 tips to boosting team productivity in the new world
This is not the time for ‘marketing as usual’
Tips for finding happiness while working in real estate
Need to reset? Here are 4 tips for starting fresh after lockdown
How can your team thrive through uncertainty? Focus on this equation
10 tips for buyers putting in offers sight unseen amid coronavirus
Home staging can be done virtually — here’s how
How to handle client objections during the pandemic
Thinking of reopening your brokerage? Ask yourself these questions first
How I upped my tech game and created my own ‘Zoom room’
How to help clients keep kids safe during COVID-19
How to diversify your team’s income
How to host a property tour on social media as a team
Here’s how to help jump-start your local economy
How to cope with fear, uncertainty and doubt
Here’s a simple approach to making listing videos
How to identify and avoid internet scams during COVID-19
5 critical steps to maximize your listing’s sales potential
How to stand out during (and long after) this pandemic
How to adapt your marketing to be sensitive
Smart money habits to adopt during the pandemic and beyond
3 tips for taking care of business virtually as a team
Now is the time to double down on outreach, say agents at Inman’s Town Hall
What can agents do to seize more market share now?
How can agents collaborate in the time of coronavirus?
5 ways to grow a close-knit community today
8 tips for virtually prepping a home for sale
3 showing ideas for today (open houses need not apply)
Clothes the deal: How to dress to impress in this new normal
How to lead your team with confidence through change
Want to propel your brokerage forward? Follow these 6 steps
Returning to the office? Here’s how to transition the brokerage smoothly
9 tips for navigating your business in a changing economy
Stop already! 12 things agents shouldn’t be doing right now
One simple thing sellers can do to offer buyers peace of mind
Here’s why you need to take a brand inventory right now
Agents should be authentic, lean on technology during pandemic
How to set your business up for success post-pandemic
Goodbye sports cars, hello restraint: Luxury marketing flips the script
5 ways your team can set itself up for post-pandemic success
Want to ramp up new business? Leverage these digital platforms
How can you serve your clients now? Focus on safety, not sales
Should we adjust our ad spend? Team advertising strategies to consider now
Preparing for post-pandemic business? Here are 8 tips to help
How to determine prices in a post-COVID-19 market
Why being busy isn’t the answer
How to shift your social media content during COVID-19
Feeling overwhelmed? Try this 10-minute guided work session
10 video tour mistakes that can get you into trouble
How to build a brand in a time of crisis
How to earn trust with clients during COVID-19: Show them you care about what matters most
How to handle a virtual transaction (without ever meeting the client)
How real estate agents need to pivot for a downturn
True or false? TruPlace has what agents need to market homes during a pandemic
3 tips for avoiding surprises during the homebuying process
6 ways teams can adapt to a socially distanced real estate world
3 ways to earn prospective clients’ trust amid uncertainty
How to talk to distressed homeowners about their options
How to sell real estate in a coronavirus hot spot
Wondering how to stay focused on both life and work? Here’s a plan
Keeping It Real: How do you prepare for a turnaround?
How to help clients through empathy during COVID-19
How to support your business — and your community — today
3 steps to reduce client retreat during times of uncertainty
17 strategies for working with homebuyers, sellers and past clients
The deal is digital: A guide to handling it online from lead to close
Mobile app Yaza geo-tags video content for listings and lifestyles
A few tips from top real estate teams on showing houses amid the virus
3 ways to up your Instagram game during quarantine
10 steps for cutting your brokerage’s budget now
10 common moving questions during COVID-19 (and how to answer them)
Want to foster communication and learning? Start a brokerage book club
How to prospect in a shelter-in-place world
7 body language do’s and don’ts for effective virtual meetings
How to use YouTube to boost your lead generation
Overwhelmed? Here are 5 ways to cope with coronavirus stress
7 coronavirus-related client concerns and how to respond to them
How to improve remote leasing efforts with video
Dear Marketing Mastermind: Are there rules for what to say to clients?
6 areas to focus on when leading through rocky times
The one thing newbies need to focus on right now
Broker-owner Courtney Poulos shares the key to leaving a lasting impression
How to create a Matterport virtual video sizzle reel in 5 steps
How can you prepare for a post-COVID-19 market?
6 things homeowners need to know about mortgage forbearance plans
16 soft prospecting ideas for your team
How can agents weather this storm? 3 pros offer advice
9 valuable real estate lessons you can learn from Monopoly
4 basics to remember in the era of virtual business
Stop fighting reality! 6 ways to pivot your business
3 tips for leading your team through crisis from afar
How to build your pipeline through social media advertising
What can you do when leads plummet? Here’s a plan
How to keep your Zoom calls free of lurkers
5 ways to engage your community on Instagram
4 tips for generating new leads while staying home
How to be the expert your clients need right now
How to cope with grief, isolation and loss of control
5 rules for content creation during coronavirus
How to adapt your 2020 business plan in light of coronavirus
7 steps for recession-proofing your business
6 real estate-related coronavirus misconceptions that need to stop
4 critical actions indie brokers must take now
How to craft a plan to get you through this uncertainty
3 essential steps for a united real estate team
5 steps to securing your real estate future
How to take your listing presentation virtual
6 lessons all agents can learn from relocation experts
How to keep your team’s productivity levels up while working virtually
6 hidden Zoom features that’ll boost your video skills
A comprehensive guide to industry resources for real estate agents
10 things agents must do to financially survive the coronavirus pandemic
How to stay in touch and generate leads in a changing market
4 ways to keep your energy bills low while you work from home
How to get a loan and save your business during the pandemic
How to keep busy and not panic about what’s ahead
9 ways to minimize the pandemic’s impact on business
How to keep your social media healthy when you’re quarantined
Four things agents should do if business slows
What you can be doing right now to prepare for a recession
Ways to digitize every stage of your sales funnel during the pandemic
All Inman content related to running your business in this unprecedented time
Looking a little rough? Here’s how to keep it cute in quarantine
Feeling listless? 16 at-home workouts to get you moving
A comprehensive list of online training classes available to agents
3 critical behaviors team leaders need to adopt today
8 strategies for working around coronavirus roadblocks
3 ways to get buzz for your luxury listing as the market changes
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin urges agents to use their CRMs
Normal is gone: How to mentally prepare for the unknown future
How to spot misinformation and prevent it from spreading
Practicing real estate from a distance? 5 virtual meeting platforms you need to know
Agent/broker perspective: What are safe solutions for selling homes during an outbreak?
7 essential tips for communicating with your sphere during crisis
How to keep your business running when you can’t meet face to face
How to be the leader your team needs right now
How to lead your team when you don’t have all the answers
How to safeguard your business in this challenging time
7 ways you can take control and refocus your business
Track your state’s buyer activity with ShowingTime’s new daily report
How to stay ahead of coronavirus market fluctuations
The Inman team shares tips for making remote work fun
Agents: It’s time to stop holding open houses
Need a virtual tour solution now? Here are our top picks
Travel plans and coronavirus: Can you get a refund on cancellations?
5 real estate execs share the secrets of running a remote workforce
Joking about coronavirus: Where’s the line when everyone’s on edge?
10 things every broker should be doing to weather the storm
How to adapt your real estate team to this new reality
10 simple ways to engage kids struggling with social distancing
19 real estate movies, shows and podcasts for your coronavirus self-quarantine
A 15-point plan to break out of a self-quarantine rut
Opinion and commentary
Pulse: How does your team’s business compare to last summer?
How this essential industry will evolve post-COVID-19
The Real Word: Should we end open houses?
Fast (and well-timed), video-tour app Replay Listings hits all the marks
Coldwell Banker CEO on why now is the perfect time to list your home
7 emerging real estate trends in the new normal
Pulse: How leaders have stepped up in the past few months
Agent/broker perspective: How can brokers reassure anxious agents?
Making sense of the headlines: Will forbearance turn into foreclosure for homeowners?
Pulse: Have your leaders stepped up in the past few months?
How my agent has been invaluable during this pandemic
Making sense of the headlines: What’s happening with home prices?
Pulse: How you’re prioritizing your 2020 goals now
What will real estate tech look like a year from now?
How COVID-19 has shaped the push for remote online notarizations
Should you change brokerages during the pandemic?
Making sense of the headlines: How long will interest rates stay low?
The Real Word: Will virtual buying stick around post-lockdown?
What will stay, and what will go post-lockdown?
Pulse: What are you learning this conference season?
Pulse: The early career lessons that are helping readers now
How to protect yourself as a first-time landlord
The Real Word: Investing in real estate during a pandemic
DelPrete: How the pandemic has impacted international markets
Why your mental health matters, especially during COVID-19
Pulse: What early career lessons are helping you now?
Pulse: The positive things you will remember post-pandemic
Making sense of the headlines: How will COVID-19 impact real estate long term?
The Real Word: Are agents losing out to banker greed?
Keeping It Real: Preparing for a post-COVID-19 market
How to lead your team through recovery
What’s important now? 5 takeaways from COVID-19
Stop, take a breath, and keep fear of change at bay
Pulse: What positive things will you remember post-pandemic?
Making sense of the headlines: Where is the job market going in 2020?
Dear Marketing Mastermind: What can I do right now to boost my business?
Pulse: The most beneficial training readers received in the past month
Realtors are line of defense against banker greed
What does the luxury home auction market look like now? Laura Brady weighs in
Why traditional brokerages will persevere post-pandemic
The Real Word: What agents should (and shouldn’t) be doing right now
Why your customer service matters most now
Pulse: What’s the most beneficial training you’ve received in the past month?
Lesson Learned: Don’t be an undercover agent
Pulse: How our readers are preparing for reopening
Making sense of the headlines: Is mortgage forbearance a good idea?
Latte vision for buying a home is suddenly becoming a reality
The Real Word: Realogy’s crumbling $400M deal
Pulse: How are you preparing for reopening?
Open or wait? Inman contributors sound off
Making sense of the headlines: Could we see another housing meltdown?
What will homebuyers want post COVID-19? Here are a few trends to expect
Pulse: What’s first for readers’ businesses post-isolation
3 ways COVID-19 may benefit homebuyers in 2020
From Ryan Gorman: Thank you, agents!
The Real Word: What can we glean from France’s real estate activity?
Pulse: What’s first for your business post-isolation?
Finding the positive aspects of a pandemic
Pulse: How you’re keeping clients’ spirits up
Don’t be a stealth agent! Even during the COVID-19 crisis
Could coronavirus mortgage payment relief spell trouble for the industry?
Opendoor layoffs are a retreat not a defeat
Shut up! Just focus on selling houses
Pulse: How are you keeping clients’ spirits up?
Why the COVID-19 crisis isn’t like 2008
Agent/broker perspective: Is it ‘essential’ to keep the office open?
Pulse: The simple truths readers have rediscovered
Making sense of the headlines: What will happen with interest rates?
Want to accelerate your business recovery? Specialize now
What coronavirus can teach agents about leadership
The Real Word: The 10 cities best prepared for a downturn
Keeping It Real: Why hope is the best medicine
An indie broker’s take on life and work during coronavirus
Pulse: What is one simple truth you have rediscovered?
Home has never been more important
Making sense of the headlines: Is the jumbo mortgage market collapsing?
Pulse: How you’ve pivoted your business in this unique time
Is real estate essential to life? Yes, but not right now
Let’s officially cancel April Fools’ Day
Is real estate ‘essential’? That’s open to debate
Making sense of the headlines: How will the housing market fare?
Real estate leaders reveal their vulnerabilities
Where’s the silver lining? Here are 6 positive outcomes
Making sense of the headlines: The U.S. economy and unemployment
Pulse: How to spread positivity during dire times
Event cancelations and changes
NAR may move summer tech conference to January
NAR cancels conferences as coronavirus chaos continues
T3 Sixty cancels real estate summit
NAR’s midyear conference goes virtual due to coronavirus
SXSW canceled over coronavirus concerns
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