What Housing Crisis? Everyone Still Wants to Be a Real Estate Broker
Long known for attracting a broad swath of aspiring professionals, the real estate industry continues to draw significant numbers despite the economic downturn and housing crisis. With sugarplum dreams and of hefty commissions (and, doubtless, the specter of 15CPW towering before their eyes), thousands of New Yorkers from all walks of life sit through the requisite classes, all hoping to pass the state examination for real estate brokers. The New York Times recently sat through a session in Queens and spoke to students hoping to try their luck in the real estate game. Read More
