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Home sales down in March, but prices holding steady

The latest existing home sales report from the National Association of Realtors shows the impact of COVID-19 on sales numbers but not prices.

Report warns landlords to think twice about evictions

A new Marcus & Millichap report calls on multifamily owners and operators to implement a 90-day moratorium on evictions.

Homebuilder confidence takes a hit, though experts see light at the end of the tunnel

Economists believe home sales can help drive the nation’s economic recovery from COVID-19.

Certain segments of rental market likely to slow down in the short term

While it is too early to know exactly how COVID-19 will affect rental markets, early signs suggest a slowdown in demand is coming, according to a recent report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. High-end

Hold onto your hats because home sales are up on the Cape

Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors says sales highlight the strength of the market.

NAR survey shows agents expect post-pandemic market rebound

Agents are bracing for a spring slowdown, but hopeful for post-coronavirus recovery, says NAR.

Moving their business forward while staying in place

Some innovative agents are upping their game in the age of COVID-19. Find out what they’re doing until the coronavirus dust settles.

How COVID-19 is affecting rents in Boston

A recent report reveals how COVID-19 has impacted what landlords charge, as well as how current rental trends throughout the nation may fluctuate as the pandemic worsens.

Could pandemic procedures lead to a lawsuit?

The number of considerations in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak is staggering and will lead to “loads of litigation” down the road, according to one expert.

During coronavirus shutdown, real estate is deemed an ‘essential business’

Is real estate work considered essential? While agents still have to adhere to local and state guidelines, a new federal report offers official recommendations.

NAR chief optimistic on home sales rebounding

February was another good month for pending home sales across the nation, but the coronavirus will put that all on hold.

NAHB to members: Send your masks to healthcare workers

The respirator masks that are ubiquitous in the construction industry could play a big role in the fight against COVID-19.

How Boston agents are dealing with COVID-19, Insta-style

In this time of social distancing, there’s a fair amount of scrolling through social media happening. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Check out these posts highlighting acts of goodwill, charity and positivity from the local real estate community. 

How well is Massachusetts doing in the fight against COVID-19?

A new study examines coronavirus prevention measures, preparedness and risk factors, state by state.

Compared to volatile stock market, equity levels are ‘welcome source of stability’

A new report shows 96,000 U.S. homeowners regained positive equity in the last quarter of 2019.

What’s the ‘coronavirus effect’ look like for real estate?

The National Association of Realtors says they expect home sales in the U.S. to drop by about 10% in the short term as a result of the coronavirus.