Compass’ merger with Anywhere Inc. will reshape global real estate

CEO Mickey Alam Khan writes that with its new merger, Compass will finally achieve its goal to become the Amazon of real estate. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

RE/MAX purchases Compass’ North Shore offices in Chicago

RE/MAX has purchased Compass’s Chicago North Shore office locations, Inman learned on Wednesday. Compass offloaded the brick-and-mortar locations as a result of its $444 million acquisition of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, which clo… Continue reading

Christie’s becomes the 1st US real estate company to launch crypto division: Because currency is ‘here to stay’

Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California has opened a crypto-only division after completing more than $200 million in digital currency transactions, signaling the growing role of cryptocurrency in luxury housing. Continue reading

Love is blind, but FICO isn’t: Guiding couples with mismatched credit

Agents need to talk with buyer clients about credit and financing early in the process, Lindsey Harn writes, to avoid disappointment later. Continue reading

Inman announces the newest members of the 2025 Golden I Club

Inman shines the spotlight on the industry’s top luxury agents and brokers by announcing the 2025 Golden I Club winners. Continue reading

Inman announces the 2025 Golden I Club finalists, celebrating the leaders in luxury real estate

Inman shines the spotlight on the industry’s top luxury agents and brokers by announcing its 2025 Golden I Club finalists. Continue reading

How changing demographics are reshaping the luxury market

As millennials and Gen Z take center stage in luxury homeownership, the industry will have to adapt to meet the needs of these buyers, Lindsey Harn writes. They want spaces that align with their values, needs and ambitions. Continue reading

A blockbuster roster of luxury icons are heading to San Diego in July

The speaker lineup is unveiled for Inman Luxury Connect at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, July 28–29, 2025. Register today before prices rise. Continue reading

Christie’s Real Estate names Gavin Swartzman as next president

Swartzman previously served for 11 years as CEO of Toronto-based Peerage Realty Partners. He is replacing former co-presidents Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading