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A Distant Light

Today Evan mentioned he sees a light at the end of the tunnel, regarding the virus-related lock-down that has crippled so many businesses, including real estate brokerages. It's been a long, dark tunnel so far, with many people...

Grand Central Tech Ghost Town

Today, real estate showings became an essential service, as is our business of supporting NYC rental showings through RentHop. Perhaps it was an April Fool's joke with a few firms still pushing for virtual tours only....

Updates Versus Radio Silence: How Not To Die

Just before the Covid-19 realities forced everyone to stay-at-home, I was having tea with one of RentHop's long-time angel investors. Fortunately, for us, we don't have real board meetings, so I try to do individual syncs as often...

Hand Shake Replacement: Elbow Bump, Fist Bump, Or Wave?

Over a decade ago, founder of TechCrunch Mike Arrington ranted about why we should all stop shaking hands as a ritual in all things business and social. He cited all the germs and unhealthy reasons we shouldn't do...

Fines For Breaking Home Quarantine: One MILLION Dollars

As of March 26 2020, almost everyone living in an urban city is under some type of stay-at-home or shelter-in-place order. Even if you are not, you probably shouldn't be wandering around outside other essential errands and...

AirBnb Cancellation Policy And Arbitrage Collapse?

Absolutely brutal... but it is the right thing to do. No guest should need to worry about traveling just to prevent a forfeiture of their deposits. No host should compel a guest to take health risks, or...