Novel Coronavirus

Want to Stay Home Far Away From People? We Got You

By Adlene Neely Dealey / April 1, 2020 /

Listen, I have to tell you that we just got word that we’ll be homeschooling and avoiding people until May — maybe longer — but I have to tell you all that some of you are annoying the ever-loving mess out of me. But I also know there are no preventive measures for stupidity, so…

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Open Houses Are Out, Drive-Through Closings Are In

By Joanna England / March 30, 2020 /

Just last week, Dallas County Commissioners amended the shelter-in-place declaration to allow real estate-related businesses (inspectors, escrow, and loan officers) to continue to operate as essential businesses. So while curbside closings are in, showings and open houses are still out. Robert Frye, escrow officer at Allegiance Title Preston Center, has conducted several curbside closings this…

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Home Maintenance Projects To Make The Most of Quarantine

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 26, 2020 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” This post may contain affiliate links. Since many of us are currently stuck at home, it’s a great time to catch up on your home maintenance.…

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Compass Lays Off 15% of Corporate Staff, Blames COVID-19

By Candy Evans / March 24, 2020 /

Compass agents to have company-wide teleconference call with Reffkin The Real Deal reports that Compass has laid off 15 percent of its staff company-wide, blaming economic fall-out from COVID-19. In a move that is being echoed at many companies now across the U.S., CEO Robert Reffkin said he would forgo a salary entirely and executive…

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How Will COVID-19 Affect Commercial Development in D-FW?

By Brandi Addison / March 20, 2020 /

Commercial development and construction appear to not yet be affected by the novel coronavirus in Dallas-Fort Worth. But its lasting impact is still unknown. In fact, Stephen E. Sandherr, CEO of Associated General Contractors of America, said he believes halting construction — in the future — would not be good, despite the current state of the…

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