eXp NextHome merger
Opinion
EXp’s acquisition of NextHome: Culture may be the deciding factor
The true test of success is how well brokerages are able to combine cultures after a merger
by Michael Valdes May 12
Real REMAX merger
Opinion
This REMAX merger isn’t a masterstroke. It’s a strategic escape hatch
The merger solves some problems, while introducing a new set that will be much harder to unwind
by Michael Valdes May 6
Michael Valdes, Inman advisory board member
Michael Valdes on consolidation, profitability and what real estate agents must do next
The CEO of LPT International shares the strategies shaping real estate’s next phase
by Inman Apr 9
luxury real estate outlook
Luxury real estate 2026 outlook: A new era of precision, global mobility and intelligent growth
After a turbulent 2025, luxury real estate expert Michael Valdes writes that the market has entered a golden era. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point
by Michael Valdes Dec 29
Louis Vuitton
Opinion
Why the Compass-Anywhere merger won’t be real estate’s LVMH
Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes
by Michael Valdes Oct 16
How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years
How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years
LPT International CEO Michael Valdes shares his journey from investment banker to CEO back to Wall Street with an upcoming IPO. Plus, find out about his newest venture, Aperture
by James Dwiggins AND Keith Robinson Oct 1
3 CEOs talk change, affordability, NAR and end-to-end systems
3 CEOs talk change, affordability, NAR and end-to-end systems
James Dwiggins, Michael Valdes and Mike Miedler got candid on the last day of ICSD, saying real estate has lost sight of its purpose amid commission lawsuits and company rivalries
by Marian McPherson Aug 1