Lender launches small business loan portal for contractors
Loan Source has created a new application website for people hoping to get some of the cash lawmakers set aside for small businesses
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
A close-up of the Federal Reserve seal on a $20 bill
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has applied for federal disaster unemployment assistance, which would provide financial aid to more than 1.2 million independent contractors
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
How to kick off January with a bang
Opinion
Want closings in January and February? Don’t take off the month of December
by Erica Ramus Dec 19
Tax on Uber, Lyft in Seattle would fund affordable housing projects
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has proposed a 51 cent tax on rides to fund affordable housing projects
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
The fight over independent contractor status doesn't end with the passage of California's AB5
Opinion
California's new gig-work law aims to regulate employment status, but it's easier said than done
by Bernice Ross Sep 10
Employee or independent contractors: Should California brokerages be making contingency plans?
Opinion
Brokers and agents in California need to start adjusting their roles as the law defining contractors v employees is upended
by Bernice Ross May 13
'It's like buying a first-class ticket': Opendoor's acquisition of Open Listings met with mixed reaction
Four real estate pros weigh in on the deal and how it could be a game-changer for traditional brokers and iBuyers alike
by Marian McPherson Sep 13
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Opinion
The complaints by former Owners.com agent Michael Lissack against his employer could lead to costly litigation and disruption across brokerages
by Bernice Ross Jul 27
Former Keller Williams agents clap back at Gary Keller at ICSF panel
Glenn Sanford of eXp Realty and Josh Hunt of Trelora — both former Keller Williams agents — respond to combative performance by KW co-founder Gary Keller
by Marian McPherson Jul 19
What happens if real estate is forced to pay minimum wage?
Opinion
Do you have a plan B? Here are some ideas on paths forward for agents and brokers
by Bernice Ross Jul 11
How a California minimum wage court decision could impact real estate
Opinion
The Dynamex minimum wage decision worries me now more than ever
by Bernice Ross Jul 9
National Association of Realtors advises agents and brokers on legal marijuana
What's a broker to do if one of his or her agents asks to consume on the job for medical reasons?
Why I left a career in journalism for real estate
How team owner Bob Sokoler transitioned from a reliable salary to the commission structure
by Inman Nov 21
Could losing independent contractor status force brokers to raise the bar?
Opinion
It might be the best thing that's happened to the industry in a long time
by Jose Perez Sep 24
Labor Department clarifies distinction between employees and contractors
6 significant factors determine how the employee-employer relationship should work
by Kimberly Manning Jul 21