Leo Pareja, Erik Carlson and Michael Liebowitz at Inman Connect New York in 2026
Execs say picking up NextHome could make eXp attractive to those at recently acquired firms
by Taylor Anderson May 11
real estate M&A
Guardrails set the tone for an M&A transaction, ensuring optimal outcomes for both parties
by Mark Lukes May 8
The proptech funding rebound is real — but more selective than ever
$3.3B was raised, but $2B concentrated in the top 10 deals
by Nick Pipitone Apr 9
Fannie Mae CEO is out, mortgage giant says in surprise announcement
Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar was replaced on an interim basis by COO Peter Akwaboah. FHFA Director Bill Pulte fired Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid in March after board shakeup
by Matt Carter Oct 22
Title insurance titan Bill Foley's investment firm is in a proxy fight
Activist investor Dan Gropper claims Cannae Holdings' 'vague and undifferentiated' approach to acquisitions and 'egregious governance practices' have cost shareholders nearly $1B
by Matt Carter Mar 20
Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms
What will Stone Point do with its investment in Keller Williams?
Private equity firm Stone Point Capital is seeking to grow Keller Williams and ultimately cash out, analysts told Inman. That expansion could come from new tech, an IPO, or something else entirely
Keller Williams takes on major investment from CoreLogic owner
CoreLogic parent Stone Point Capital is investing in Keller Williams as part of what the firms described as a plan to accelerate growth and fuel innovation, Inman has learned exclusively
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3
Proposed sale of REcolorado to private equity firm raises alarms
The multiple listing service is one of the largest in the US. One board member who was part of a team trying to buy the MLS described being blindsided by the private equity deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Blend trims loss, shrugs off decline in mortgage segment revenue
In reporting $20.7M Q1 loss, mortgage tech and cloud banking software provider says it's debt free and on faster track to profitability, thanks to $150M cash injection from Haveli Investments
by Matt Carter May 8
Real estate and money myths that even the rich get wrong
Investing in real estate provides an opportunity to become a millionaire. But you first need to wade through the fact and fiction around getting started
by G. Brian Davis Dec 5
With trillions in ‘dry powder’, investors once again eye proptech
Investment in proptech was down 66% in the first half of 2023. What’s going on, where’s the opportunity and what information can keep you ahead of the curve?
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
'Profitability above growth is the priority of the moment'
At Inman Connect New York on Tuesday, a trio of finance executives seemed bearish on the state of proptech funding but bullish on its future
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 25
4 things to watch as Compass' annual conference unfolds this week
Compass became the largest company of its kind in the US this year, but is holding its annual gathering as the real estate industry navigates uniquely troubled waters
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 25
Self-tour company Rently raises cash in industry 'ripe for disruption'
The funding amount was undisclosed, but McCarthy Capital typically makes equity investments of between $15 million and $75 million
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 31