Hiring in real estate ramps up — but lags behind other industries: Labor

May was a strong hiring month for the U.S. as a whole. But in a down market, real estate didn’t quite keep pace, according to new jobs data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading

Tick, tick, boom: The Download on the bombshell commission suit

Each week on The Download, Inman’s Christy Murdock takes a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week to give you what you’ll need to meet Monday head-on. This week: We move a step closer to the courtroom as the bombshell lawsuit’s judge sets a wi… Continue reading

Robert Reffkin’s mom, Ruth, has joined Compass’ Garson Team

The senior Reffkin’s move to the social media-forward team will create a cross-generational collaboration that capitalizes on combining varied skill sets to best help clients, Inman exclusively learned. Continue reading

KW, Coldwell Banker and others sued over alleged discrimination

The new lawsuit claims that a host of big-name real estate companies, as well as various landlords, refused to accept Section 8 vouchers for lower-income renters. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Grant Ludwick, Matt Robinson and Nick Wilhite; The Agency Bend

These real estate brokers say they’re building a disruptive brokerage based on their bullish belief in their Oregon market. Continue reading

4 big takeaways from Inman’s first-ever property technology survey

Tech stacks can be a challenge and the cost of keeping up with new technology can be a burden, RAMUS Real Estate broker-owner Erica Ramus writes in response to our inaugural proptech poll. Continue reading

Use local and statewide Realtor events to maximize your recruiting

Attending these networking events provides an opportunity for you to build your brand and get the word out about your brokerage. Continue reading

Side restructures, wants staffers based in the markets they serve

The company, which supports real estate professionals who want their own brand, plans to have its staff members work in the markets where its partners are based. Continue reading

How AAPI migration drives local real estate markets

The AAPI community is driving the local housing market in Washington, D.C., based on factors like cost and educational opportunity. Continue reading