Tech startup Tribus hires former brokerage exec to serve as coach

Johnny Pfeiffer formerly led Colorado brokerage Slifer, Smith and Frampton. In his new role, he’ll advise industry leaders on employee retention issues. Continue reading

Portland is losing rentals. Realtors say rent control may be to blame

A new study found Portland lost 14 percent of its single-family rental stock in recent years following adoption of tenant protection laws. Continue reading

Despite March’s home sale slump, prices grow at fastest clip since 2013

Nearly 4 percent fewer homes sold in March than did the month before, after accounting for seasonal factors. Prices rose by 6 percent, the largest monthly price increase since 2013. Continue reading

Unproductive agents, homebuyer sentiment, power buyers: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the past seven days? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Mortgage tech provider Gateless looking to ride automation wave

The mortgage technology company founded by Guaranteed Rate CEO is integrating with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and partnering with Google Cloud, it was announced this week. Continue reading

Los Angeles agent Carl Gambino moving New York team to Compass

Carl Gambino, who has advised 2 of the 3 Jonas Brothers as well as Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, is signing on with Compass in New York and leaving the Modlin Group, it was announced this week. Continue reading

Sotheby’s International Realty CEO on topsy-turvy COVID-era market

Ahead of Inman Connect New York, Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Philip A. White, Jr. spoke about the recovery of the high-end real estate market and other surprises. Continue reading

Florida agent arrested after alleged hate crime caught on video

Licensed real estate agent Victor Dubauskas, 72, was arrested on assault and battery charges after he allegedly poured his beer on and threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man. Continue reading

Wells Fargo warns it will cut costs as mortgage lending continues to slide

Although Wells Fargo executives did not explicitly mention impending layoffs during a Q1 earnings call on Thursday, the company has been closing branch offices. Continue reading