While it's an improvement, 32% of renters are still in 'rent debt'
Despite the lapse in federal unemployment benefits in August, 68% of renters made an on-time rent payment during the first week of September, meaning just 32% were in 'rent debt.'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Multifamily rents fell year-over-year for first time in a decade
Annual rent growth shifted to negative in June, falling to -0.4% to $1,457
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Today's homebuyers are twice as anxious as buyers from 5 years ago
Homebuyer sentiment has changed significantly over the past few months, from largely positive feelings before the start of 2020 to mostly negative ones in the ensuing months
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 15
Months into pandemic, 70% of guests are afraid to stay in an Airbnb
Additionally, nearly half of Airbnb hosts reported that they don't currently feel safe renting out properties, according to a survey by IPX1031
Douglas Elliman reveals mass layoffs, salary cuts on earnings call
The company has laid off 25% of its staff and cut all other salaries by approximately 15%
by Patrick Kearns May 11
Matterport debuts iPhone-based 3D tour tool
Matterport for iPhone is poised to make the 3D imaging company's technology accessible to more real estate professionals, and it comes amid surging interest in 3D tours
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
Compass cuts salaries and admin staff hours
The move comes at the same time the company continues to add new agents, even during a market slowdown
by Patrick Kearns Apr 22
Matterport quietly lays off employees amid pandemic
Several former employees took to LinkedIn to announce Matterport had laid them and others off due to the coronavirus pandemic
by Marian McPherson Apr 16
EXp Realty lays off 15% of staff amid market slowdown
Executives at the company are taking salary reductions in an effort to reduce company expenses as home sales across the country slow
by Patrick Kearns Apr 8
Redfin is furloughing 41% of its real estate agents
The company announced it's also laying off 7% of its staff in an SEC filing
by Patrick Kearns Apr 7
Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus
The boutique hotel has fired a majority of its 100-person staff and plans to close 400 units in 10 locations
by Marian McPherson Mar 25
Compass lays off 15% of staff amid coronavirus 'economic standstill'
CEO Robert Reffkin said Monday in a letter that COVID-19 has created 'one of the most challenging and uncertain moments in our lifetimes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
blue exit sign
In a blog post on its website, the company framed the layoffs as necessary in order to complete its pivot to becoming a multiple listing service vendor
Compass shuffles support staff, anticipates dozens of layoffs
A Compass source told Inman the company still has no current plans for an IPO, although it's not off the table
by Patrick Kearns Jan 27
Purplebricks with shattered windows
The embattled brokerage notified authorities it will eliminate 55 employees and 68 independent sales agents
by Patrick Kearns Jul 29