James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson, hosts of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast.
Opinion
Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson break down the Compass-Anywhere deal that is set to create a company worth an estimated $10B
Experts see Anywhere acquisition as bid to remake real estate in Compass' image
In acquiring its rival, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain what its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs
by Daniel Houston Sep 23
Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top
The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it's moving to acquire its chief rival
How this brokerage bought out its largest competitor — and kept all the agents onboard
Find out how Kerri Fowler and her team are continuing her great-grandfather's legacy by leaning into a culture that treats everyone like family
by Christy Murdock Sep 11
RE/MAX affiliate purchases Compass' North Shore offices in Chicago
RE/MAX affiliate, RE/MAX Premier, has purchased Compass's former North Shore offices, as the NYC-based brokerage consolidates locations after buying @properties Christie's International Real Estate. The agents in those offices are still with Compass
by Marian McPherson Sep 3
Rocket seeing 'awesome early data' from Redfin acquisition
CEO Varun Krishna says lender has already seen a surge in leads and higher conversion rates from the Redfin deal, thanks to 'cross pollination' of leads, agent referrals and mortgage applications
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Doorvest acquires Wreno, integrates renovation management platform
Wreno offers a widely searchable storefront experience for real estate professionals to find and hire professionals, as well as manage projects with budgets, timelines and per property address
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 15
Rocket offers preferred mortgage pricing for Redfin-linked deals
With closure of merger, homebuyers get temporary rate buydown or up to $6K in lender credits from Rocket Mortgage when the buyer or seller is represented by a Redfin agent
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck
By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing, Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40k to $20k
by Matt Carter Jun 30
Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting
With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75B deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month
by Matt Carter Jun 4
Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna and Mr. Cooper Chair and CEO Jay Bray.
Although Rocket's plans to acquire Mr. Cooper and Redfin are structured as all-stock deals, assuming their debts will leave Rocket more highly leveraged, Fitch analysts say
by Matt Carter Jun 3
Redfin shareholder sues for more information on Rocket merger
Lawsuit seeks class action status to represent Redfin shareholders, claiming they need more information about financial advisor's potential conflict of interest before June 4 merger vote
by Matt Carter May 16
Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto and parent OJO
The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an 'end-to-end homeownership' platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
Dream Finders Homes grows its mortgage, title insurance footprint
Alliant National acquisition brings 700 independent title agents in 32 states to Dream Finders, which provided financing on 72% of the homes it built last year through subsidiary Jet HomeLoans
by Matt Carter Apr 21
Place buys Remine at auction for $1.5M in cash
The purchase price is a fraction of what Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS paid to buy the company 3.5 years ago
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17