Yes, it's still possible to bootstrap a real estate business: Pulse
We asked: Can a solo agent still start out with nothing and build an empire? Readers gave us a resounding 'YES!'
by Inman Mar 12
Why M&A is the smartest play for brokers planning for the future
In real estate, a strong legacy isn't just about the past — it's about ensuring a thriving future, Joshua A. McGrath writes. If you’re considering M&A, here’s what you should know
by Josh McGrath Mar 6
UHM adds $1B in lending capacity with NRL Mortgage acquisition
Houston-based Nations Reliable Lending, which does business as NRL Mortgage, sponsors 44 mortgage loan originators working out of 27 branch locations in 10 states
by Matt Carter Mar 4
CoStar makes bid to buy REA Group classifieds rival in Australia
CoStar is eying Australian real estate classifieds firm Domain for a rumored $2.7B. The purchase would put it toe-to-toe with News Corp, which owns REA Group, Australia’s largest classifieds firm
by Marian McPherson Feb 20
It's a 'watershed moment' for commissions: The Download
Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30% fall in commissions from legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at ICLV to talk consolidation, disruption, innovation
by Christy Murdock Jul 27
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
Forget mega-agent recruiting. Recruit brokerages, instead
In their new book, WAV Group's George Slusser and Victor Lund outline the acceleration of mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy and offer a roadmap for successful mergers
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
The 2 main paths to brokerage growth in a down market
Every broker wants to recruit top agents. But what works when transactions are scarce? Two real estate professionals shared their thoughts Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Daniel Houston Aug 9
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
Porch buying spree continues with $33M RWS acquisition
Porch closed its latest acquisition days after parting ways with its CFO upon discovering weaknesses in financial reporting that prevented it from filing its 2021 annual report on time
by Matt Carter Apr 5
Short-term rental company AvantStay launches brokerage arm
Demand from the company's customers has spurred the launch of AvantStay's brokerage arm, which aims to assist buyers in search of sound investments
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
Stewart buying Informative Research to further 'end-to-end' platform goal
$192M deal is Stewart's biggest bet on ancillary services yet
by Matt Carter Aug 27
Mr. Cooper
The latest 2020 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data shows Caliber ranked No. 8 in total loan volume with $70.6B in total originations for the year
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 14
CoStar revenue leaps to $1.7B, but profits take a hit
The company closed three acquisitions in 2020, and CEO Andrew Florance indicated during an earnings call that CoStar's buying spree is far from over
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 24
Bold neon sign
The deal includes targeted ad capabilities and customized landing pages for agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 29