Zonda beefs up portal presence with NewHomeSource acquisition
The homebuilding data provider acquired the company behind NewHomeSource.com and the home-design platform Envision
by Daniel Houston Feb 21
New York's largest MLS grows to nearly 50K agents with acquisition
OneKey MLS's purchase of broker-owned Mid-Hudson MLS is expected to close in January. OneKey says it will provide more data and reach to agents while saving time and money
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 13
Windermere buys former rival as agents 'boomerang' from eXp
The regional brokerage has purchased HK Lane, a 75-agent firm in the Coachella Valley, and welcomed back about 50 agents that were part of a team that left for rival eXp Realty in April
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 21
Financial services firm Setpoint acquires due diligence startup
Resolute Diligence Solutions specifically focuses on due diligence for single-family rentals and for residential transition loans and will help Setpoint beef up its technology platform
by Jim Dalrymple II May 22
Financial tech giant strikes deal to acquire Black Knight
Intercontinental Exchange has agreed to acquire Black Knight, a mortgage-industry service provider, at a valuation of $13.1B, it was announced Wednesday
by Daniel Houston May 4
Why company culture makes or breaks a brokerage acquisition
At Inman Connect New York on Wednesday, moderator Jemila Winsey and panelists Natalie Hamrick and Lee Ann Roughton hashed out which factors influence the value of a brokerage
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 20
Real estate marketer Diakrit buys virtual tour company Virtuance
The deal comes as real estate imagery and the ability to see properties virtually have become indispensable during the pandemic. Diakrit's CEO hinted at more acquisitions in the future
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 23
CoreLogic acquires Prospects Software following long partnership
More than 500,000 real estate pros across more than 300 markets have access to Prospects' mobile multiple listing service and customer relationship management tools
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 18
Edina Realty expands to South Dakota with Hegg acquisition
HomeServices of America subsidiary Edina Realty has acquired Hegg Realtors, the largest brokerage in South Dakota by sales volume. Hegg's 200 agents will keep their local brand
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 14
Redfin ramping up mortgage business with $135M acquisition
Bay Equity Home Loans closed nearly 10 times as many loans as Redfin Mortgage in 2021
by Daniel Houston Jan 12
Zillow in 2022: How one of the biggest names in real estate recovers from its biggest stumble
Zillow started 2021 ascendant, but finished by bowing out of iBuying. The coming year will test the portal's ability to pivot
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Opendoor acquires 2 home renovation startups
The iBuying giant will keep the teams and technology from Skylight and Pro.com, but it will discontinue the brands themselves
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 7
A handshake from a low angle
Indie brokerage Front Porch Real Estate was founded in 2014 by former F.C. Tucker agent Jim Perry and has 190 agents
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 31
Lawmakers urge investigation into Zillow acquisition of ShowingTime
Rep. Ken Buck and Sen. Mike Lee, ranking members of the House and Senate antitrust subcommittees, have asked the FTC to 'closely examine competition issues' in real estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 16
Inman is being acquired by Beringer Capital
Brad Inman retains an ownership stake, and the current team will continue running the company, with plans for significant growth
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 26