Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Aug. 12-18, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 20
Redfin said it expects rental growth to continue to slow, but markets with strong job growth and limited new housing construction will likely continue to experience large rent increases
by Ben Verde Aug 19
Atlanta-based direct mortgage lender Silverton Mortgage, a Snapdocs client, has added new branches in the Carolinas, Arkansas and Missouri over the past year
by Matt Carter Aug 19
Jen Barton will help the tech firm's clients in the onboarding and implementation of their software systems, providing a human touch to a process that can be intimidating
by Ben Verde Aug 19
The proposed ordinance in Tampa threatens landlords with jail time if they raise rent more than 5% a year. Landlords and Realtors vow to fight back seeking to block a cap on rent hikes
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
How is the role of the agent evolving into influencer marketing? Moderator Kendall Bonner speaks with experts Sean McPeak, Giselle Ugarte, and Glennda Baker about being creators
by Rachael Hite Aug 19
The brokerage announced on Friday the promotion of Michael Valdes to chief growth officer, a role in which he will oversee the continued expansion of both eXp Realty and eXp Commercial
by Daniel Houston Aug 19
Keller Williams laid off 23 staff members on Thursday, making it the fourth round of layoffs since October 2021. The layoffs come as the franchisor braces for a choppier market
by Marian McPherson Aug 19
With any sized team, culture is essential to scaling and retaining team members, Aaron Kirman, Dawn McKenna and Anthony Marguleas told Katie Kossev at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
Just as US homebuyers did 2 years earlier, luxury international buyers are rushing to secondary cities with investment potential, including Austin, Boise and... Bentonville, Arkansas?
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
Opinion
Hard on the heels of its partnership announcement with Zillow and its $62M FTC fine, Opendoor is banking on advertising to restore its brand reputation
by Mike DelPrete Aug 19
The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Standards Board says it needs more time to assess proposed changes designed to close the door to discrimination
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
Layoffs of 561 workers will generate $70M in annual costs savings, buying time for title insurer to adapt its 'instant underwriting' technology for purchase loans
by Matt Carter Aug 19
This fall at Inman Connect is the time to build out your new playbook to make the most of the rest of 2022 — and lock in a rock-solid plan for your 2023
by Inman Aug 19
Opinion
Find out the ins and outs of what went on behind the scenes at ICLV, including what people were talking about and what was in the air
by Chris Drayer Aug 19