Fidelity National drops massive acquisition bid amid opposition
Fidelity's attempt to buy Stewart Information Services fell apart after the Federal Trade Commission said it would oppose the deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar
The growing social network announced in May it raised $123M, but that round closed on Monday with $170M
by Patrick Kearns Sep 10
Zillow Offers is live in San Diego
San Diego is the 17th market to offer homebuyers quick-close, all-cash offers from the real estate tech giant
by Patrick Kearns Sep 10
Ben Kinney partners with early mentor for new real estate coaching service
Forward Coaching is the joint effort of Debbie De Grote and Ben Kinney Companies
Zillow names new president of mortgage segment
Executives acknowledged previously that the rollout of proprietary mortgage software was taking longer than expected
by Patrick Kearns Sep 9
Bright MLS appoints new president and CEO
Brian Donnellan had been serving as interim CEO of Bright MLS since February, when the organization's founder Tom Phillips departed
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 9
Realogy calls Compass allegations 'sensational' and 'not true'
In an internal email, Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider insisted his company never explored a sale and called Compass' claims an attempt 'to inspire sensational news coverage'
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 9
Compass claims Realogy explored sale in explosive legal motion
Compass says that Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider discussed selling his company during a meeting and floated the idea of a joint venture with Compass
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 6
Florida brokerage president talks partnerships, climate change ahead of Luxury Connect
Tiffany McQuaid's company operates out of Naples, Florida, but is actively working to extend its reach up the East Coast
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 6
The Real Word: Redfin's publishing buyer's agent commissions
Opinion
Plus, how brokerages are rubbing elbows with local community members
by Byron Lazine Sep 6
Agent in Compass team mutiny lawsuit files countersuit
Alexandra Thomas Schwartz said that she did nothing wrong when leaving the Jill Schwartz Group, and is asking for millions in response to being sued
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 5
Former Realogy exec temporarily barred from Compass' alleged 'dummy' job
A New Jersey judge says Compass was complicit in accepting proprietary information and created a 'dummy job' to recruit Urvin Pandya
by Patrick Kearns Sep 5
Realogy makes major structural changes amid market stumble
The company is consolidating its Coldwell Banker operations, launching an expansion brands portfolio and carving out a new product and innovation footprint
by Patrick Kearns Sep 5
IBuying giant Opendoor acquires title and escrow company
Opendoor believes that by acquiring OS National it will be able to provide consumers the 'most streamlined and easiest closing experience'
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 5
Zillow
The company is offering $600M in senior notes due in 2024 and another $500M in senior notes due in 2026
by Patrick Kearns Sep 5
Vacasa properties are now bookable through Google
A new integration between the rental management company and the search giant will allow Vacasa properties to show up in Google searches and maps of hotels
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 5