Home improvement marketplace Porch makes stock market debut
Porch has evolved into an enterprise software company as well as a consumer-facing marketplace. The firm is the latest to use a merger with a blank check company to go public
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 24
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After announcing a merger with Benchmark Realty last week, URE says it has also merged with the largest residential brokerage in Georgia, Virtual Properties Realty
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
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Both firms operate under 100% commission, fee-based business models, which, along with a focus on technology, United expects will result in '$1 billion in transactional efficiencies'
RE/MAX CEO reveals his company's mergers and acquisition strategy
Adam Contos said during an earnings call Friday that his company's third-quarter acquisitions enhance RE/MAX's value proposition and provide new revenue streams
by Patrick Kearns Nov 6
How broker-owner Jackie Soto took a stand with her rebrand
EHomes broker-owner Jackie Soto shares how she successfully navigated a merger and rebrand that led to one of her best years ever in real estate
by Marian McPherson Sep 30
Proptechs Firepoint and Realvolve merge
The newly formed proptech company — yet to be named — was in the works for about a year, a bond that formed over shared philosophies. Dave Crumby, Realvolve, will serve as CEO and Gabe Cordova, Firepoint, as president 
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 12
Top Coldwell Banker franchisees merge in North Carolina
Coldwell Banker Advantage, the country's second-most productive CB franchisee, is merging with Coldwell Banker Triad in North Carolina
by Patrick Kearns Nov 12
Fidelity National drops massive acquisition bid amid opposition
Fidelity's attempt to buy Stewart Information Services fell apart after the Federal Trade Commission said it would oppose the deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
Realogy has hit pause on big acquisitions. That could change
Since scooping up Climb Real Estate in 2016, the company has moved away from brokerage acquisitions. But Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider revealed how that all might change
by Patrick Kearns May 2
Exclusive: Chicago's @properties teams up with Ansley Atlanta
The partnership consolidates the brokerages and gives agents in Atlanta access to @properties' unique software
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 28
Two RE/MAX brokerages merge in Massachusetts
The newly merged company will be the second-largest RE/MAX brokerage in New England
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 22
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Golden Gate Sotheby's International has acquired its neighbor, Heritage Sotheby's in Napa
by Gill South May 24
Hawaii Life merges with top-tier Honolulu boutique Choi International
Growing indie brokerage stakes bigger claim on the paradisal islands
by Gill South Jan 4
Pacific Union merges with Partners Trust, signals more acquisitions
Top Alaska indie brokerage merges with Keller Williams mega team
Wes Madden has put a value on his Fairbanks, Alaska, business and is moving on to Scenic Sotheby's International Realty in Florida
by Gill South Mar 28