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Some agents were shocked, but those working inside Compass generally agreed that the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Broker Spotlight: Michele Early, Compass Charlotte
Find out how this sales manager has built game-changing systems and relationships across three decades in real estate
by Christy Murdock Jan 23
Brookfield Properties said to be acquiring Divvy Homes in 'fire sale'
Valued at $2B in 2021 Series D funding round, rent-to-own company Divvy Homes had endured several rounds of layoffs before launching a subscription-based credit building service last year
by Matt Carter Jan 13
Compass rolls out second-home-focused network for agents
Compass Resort aims to provide referrals, collaboration and other resources to agents who work with clients focused on vacation properties and secondary homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Renter households surge as homeownership costs climb
Renter households increased by 2.7% year-over-year in the third quarter to a record 45.6M, a rate 3 times higher than the 0.9% uptick in homeowner households, according to a new Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 6
SERHANT. expands into Hudson Valley, adds new teams
The firm has brought on 4 new high-earning teams in New York, New Jersey and South Carolina in recent weeks as it continues to expand along the East Coast
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Notable to power Brown Harris Stevens' reno and staging product
The deal to power the brokerage's Curate by BHS product marks the largest partnership Notable has launched since joining Leading RE's Solutions Group this spring, according to officials Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25
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
Corcoran HM Properties acquires Property Shop International Realty
The acquisition will allow Corcoran HM Properties to expand into Wilmington, Inman has learned. The firm's combined footprint now spans more than 160 agents across 6 offices
Weeklong BoomTown outage was caused by hackers, CEO confirms
On Wednesday, executives told customers that a 'security incident involving a malicious third party' caused the outage that has disrupted thousands of brokers and agents since last week
by Taylor Anderson Apr 18
Agents feel the pain as BoomTown outage extends into another week
Since April 10, brokerage websites across the country have been dark as BoomTown scrambles to resolve service disruptions. The outage has already impacted the bottom line, agents told Inman
by Taylor Anderson Apr 15
15 Instagram accounts agents can learn from in 2024
Jimmy Burgess shares 15 agents, team leaders and trainers who can help you find the perfect mix of content to grow your Instagram channel
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 8
US housing market posted record-setting value growth in 2023
The total value of the 2023 US housing market increased a record-breaking 5.3% to $47.5T. The gains were concentrated in markets across the Midwest and Northeast
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
America's wealthiest real estate billionaires in 2023
From multifamily to industrial properties, some of real estate's wealthiest billionaires made out better than others in 2023. Collectively, Forbes' 25 wealthiest real estate tycoons are worth $139B
Insurers 'dodged a bullet' as Hurricane Idalia slams rural areas
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac outline relief for victims, including forbearance allowing loan servicers to suspend collection of mortgage payments for up to 12 months
by Matt Carter Sep 1