Coronavirus Coverage
The Registry Review’s coverage of the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on the real estate and finance industries, and the local economy.
Employees Want Flex Office Arrangements to Stay, Survey Finds
Following a shift to work-from-home routines, U.S. office workers are ready to embrace permanent flexible schedules as the new workplace norm.
Some Buyers, Sellers Soldier On
New and existing houses aren’t selling like they were prior to the pandemic. But people are still transacting.
Construction Not Yet Hurt by Coronavirus
The construction industry, like nearly every other sector in the state, has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Distribution Center Proposed for Golf Course Land
A company is proposing to build 2.6 million square feet of space to house a distribution center complex in New Hampshire.
NH May Not Issue Reopening Guidelines for Some Industries
The task force advising Gov. Chris Sununu on reopening New Hampshire’s economy won’t be drafting specific guidance for every industry, its leader said Friday.
Consultant Says Coronavirus Could Transform Branch Usage
The coronavirus pandemic is on a path to radically change the way consumers interact with their banks, with 24 percent of customers planning to use branches less, or stop visiting completely, according to a new study by Boston Consulting Group.
Eastern Pledges $5M More to COVID-19 Relief for Giving Tuesday
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation will donate another $5 million to help address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, adding to the $3 million in relief announced in March.
Shutdown Could Drag on Mortgage Market for Extended Period
As suddenly as the economy shut down in March and unemployment levels spiked, any recovery will likely occur in phases, experts say.
Sununu Allows Gradual Business Reopening Starting May 11
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu on Friday extended New Hampshire’s stay-at-home order to May 31 while allowing the restricted reopening of restaurants, hair salons and other businesses throughout the month
Fed Signals It Will Likely Hold Rates Near Zero for Months
The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it will keep its key short-term interest rate near zero for the foreseeable future as part of its extraordinary efforts to bolster an economy that is sinking into its worst crisis since the 1930s