National News

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.

Buyers pull back early; sellers, not so much

A national survey of real estate agents digs into how clients are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak, how home values will be impacted, and the likelihood that we’ve entered a recession.

House approves $2 trillion coronavirus relief package

Congress has passed the biggest economic stimulus in American history. Here’s what it means for real estate professionals.

Homebuying was getting easier in early 2020, but all bets are off with COVID-19

ATTOM Data Solutions report has encouraging news on the affordability gap, but the coronavirus outbreak poses a potential setback.

COVID-19 and the housing market: Your weekly update

Chicago Agent is participating in weekly housing market webinars, led by Meyers Research Chief Economist Ali Wolf, to keep you informed about what’s happening with the economy and the real estate market in real time. Here’s the latest information.

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.

Bye for now, iBuyer

iBuyers are going into coronavirus lockdown. Will they emerge the victor when the dust settles, or is the virus exposing their inherent weaknesses?

NAR letter promises more support to Realtors during COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 outbreak has the association working overtime to bring relief and timely updates for real estate professionals.

What will recession relief look like for real estate industry?

The government began taking measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses this week. Here’s an initial look at how to access funds and support.

COVID-19 and the housing market: What the experts say

Meyers Research Chief Economist Ali Wolf and other industry experts offer guidance and predictions in these unprecedented times.

World economy enters recession, but economists predict strong rebound

The pandemic is pushing the global economy and homebuying into a tailspin, but history shows event-driven recessions typically don’t last.

How is Illinois doing in the fight against COVID-19?

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

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again

The Federal Reserve has announced an emergency interest-rate cut of 1 percentage point, bringing the Fed’s target rate nearly to zero.

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.

The HGTV effect: From television trend to real estate spend

A new report from Zillow outlines what to highlight in a listing and what to de-emphasize.

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.

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