Rocket Companies set to acquire Mr. Cooper Group Inc. for $9.4B
The all-stock deal is set to close in Q4 2025. Mr. Cooper Group Chair and CEO Jay Bray will become president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage while reporting to Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
Real estate's hottest hookups amid merger mania: The Download
Compression trumps competition as real estate industry heavyweights look for their perfect partners and set themselves up for strength and success in the years ahead
by Christy Murdock Mar 21
Rocket Companies to purchase Redfin in $1.75B all-stock deal
This acquisition will integrate Redfin's home search platform, which features over 1M listings and a network of 2,200 agents, with Rocket Companies' mortgage origination and servicing
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 10
Century 21 North East expands in Boston with Century 21 Celli
With this acquisition, Century 21 North East aims to strengthen its position in the real estate market by broadening its reach and enhancing the value it provides to clients
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 27
Mergers and acquisitions likely to dominate real estate in 2025
Years of market sluggishness and aggressive expansion by big corporations mean big deals of the past were likely a prelude to more acquisitions in 2025, Intel survey results and interviews suggest
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
Howard Lorber disclosed broker relationships in board investigation
Before his retirement, Lorber allegedly underwent a 5-hour-long internal inquiry, Bloomberg reported, during which he revealed relationships with Jennine Gourin and Jessica Cohen
Super App stronger, Zillow acquires Virtual Staging AI
Another online space editor means the portal leader continues to focus on helping agents better serve sellers and buyers better grasp the potential of a prospective home
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
Rental investment app Doorvest acquires competitor Getaway
Both companies help investors find, lease-up and simplify the acquisition of rental property. Getaway's conduits to financing options will help Doorvest launch its mortgage product
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
Compass expands in Carolinas with team additions
2 teams in South Carolina and a formerly independent brokerage in North Carolina have joined the firm, Inman has learned. The groups are based in Bluffton, Charleston and Asheville
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
Final Offer buys North American operations of Openn Negotiation
The acquisition will allow Final Offer, a platform for managing and negotiating offers, to provide a 'transparent and straightforward experience when buying and selling a home,' executives said
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 10
Lamacchia Realty buys Berkshire Dream Home in Massachusetts
The deal marks the 7th purchase in 12 months for Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty as it signals acquisitions across New England in 2025. ‘I want to triple that in the next 12,' CEO says
by Taylor Anderson Jul 9
Entrata buys Colleen AI in bid for property management autonomy
This is Entrata's second acquisition in 12 months, having bought Rent Dynamics in July 2023
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 21
Finaya acquires Nexme in bid to create a homebuyer 'super app'
The mobile solution merges home shopping with mortgage, insurance, title search and escrow management to offer a comprehensive home transaction experience, among other features
by Craig C. Rowe May 14
Compass posts revenue spike and increases agent count in strong Q1
The real estate brokerage also managed to trim losses and achieved positive free cash flow for the first time ever in a first quarter, according to an earnings call Wednesday afternoon
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Blackstone ramps up activity with $10B multifamily acquisition
The acquisition of AIR Communities marks Blackstone's largest in the multifamily sector. It shows a bullishness in rentals and a mentality that the commercial market may be bottoming out