real estate industry consolidation
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by Christy Murdock May 4
Real-REMAX deal sends 1 stock soaring and the other sliding
How Wall Street is reacting to Real Brokerage's blockbuster acquisition
by Nick Pipitone Apr 29
'Sucks for Denver': Real-REMAX deal moves a Denver icon to Miami
REMAX deal adds to Colorado's HQ relocation drain
by Nick Pipitone Apr 29
The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged
Less than 4 months after 2 of the biggest companies in real estate announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6B deal on Friday, raising questions about an industry race to M&A
updated stories of 2025
From crimes and misdemeanors to mergers and acquisitions, clients weren’t the only ones making moves this year. Here are the most-read Download columns of 2025
by Christy Murdock Dec 30
Robert Reffkin at Compass retreat
Opinion
In an Inman Exclusive, Robert Reffkin answers frequently asked questions about the Compass acquisition of Anywhere and how it will impact agents
by Robert Reffkin Oct 28
A tsunami hitting a marina and boat to symbolize real estate consolidation 2025.
Opinion
From Compass’s horizontal acquisitions to Rocket’s vertical integration, Troy Palmquist looks at what’s driving M&A — and who might be next
by Troy Palmquist Oct 3
An image of the Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and the Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider in front of a wall of question marks to symbolize this Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ.
What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We've got the answers
by Christy Murdock Oct 1
Wall Street watchdog probes Douglas Elliman stock trades
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has asked Douglas Elliman who had knowledge of Anywhere's merger offer before talks became public, Reuters reported Wednesday
by Matt Carter Sep 24
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
The FTC and Department of Justice are expected to scrutinize the impacts of the deal — which would give the merged companies a combined market share of 18 percent
by Matt Carter Sep 22
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
Compass scoops up Colorado brokerage in latest M&A play
Compass’ acquisitions since July have added brokerages that transacted over $2.1B in sales volume last year as it announces it picked up Colorado Home Realty
by Taylor Anderson Sep 4
Leading Lehigh Valley indie joins Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Boutique firm Acre & Estate has joined Coldwell Banker Hearthside. The merger extends Coldwell Banker Hearthside's reach from 11 to 14 offices throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey
by Marian McPherson Jun 10
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
Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms