Does the Compass-Anywhere deal set the stage for a private listings culture clash?

As the debate over private listings and the Clear Cooperation Policy raged on, Anywhere leaders charted a distinctly central path. Here’s how that could change under a Compass banner. Continue reading

How to decide whether to stay or go after a big brokerage merger

Brokerage leaders are constantly making decisions due to change in our businesses, Claudia Stallings writes. But when monumental shifts occur, whether it’s planned or not, there are always choices. Continue reading

Why Flyhomes is quitting the real estate brokerage business

The cash offer pioneer is pivoting to a national rollout of its “Buy Before You Sell” bridge financing program. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

How Charlie Kirk’s assassination could impact real estate

Charlie Kirk’s assassination may reshape real estate sentiment and buyer behavior. Jeremy Brazoban explores five key takeaways on how tragedy can ripple through housing markets and client psychology. Continue reading

New-home sales spiked in August to highest rate since 2022

The 20.5 percent increase was unexpected and reversed a trend of lower new-home sales thus far in 2025.  Continue reading

Another brokerage just hit a major agent-count milestone

While everyone was talking about Compass-Anywhere this week, the fast-growing and tech-forward Real Brokerage passed 30,000 agents. Continue reading

Top 7 safety risks for real estate agents — and how to avoid them

For real estate agents, it’s essential to be prepared to protect and defend yourself and your client’s property and data, Erica Ramus writes. Continue reading

Fathom’s share price rebounds after $5.4M offering closes

CEO Marco Fregenal says company will use proceeds to “invest in sales and marketing initiatives, pursue strategic opportunities that enhance our platform and support ongoing operations.” Continue reading

Here’s why indies are stoked about the Compass-Anywhere deal

Most indie brokers Inman spoke with as news of the Compass and Anywhere transaction unfolded on Monday felt that the brokerages becoming one huge entity would make the indie experience even more attractive to agents. Continue reading