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How the Compass-Anywhere deal could spur an ‘arms race’

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Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson break down the Compass-Anywhere deal that is set to create a company worth an estimated $10 billion. Continue reading →

Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top

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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 →

Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider hints at more acquisitions and wants practical AI, not ‘hot air’

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From the main stage at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday, Schneider envisioned an era in real estate where a smaller number of competitors deliver a higher level of value for homebuyers and homesellers. Continue reading →

Agents are ‘fighting uphill’ — but there’s still opportunity

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The shifting market, new buyer behavior and new technology are changing how brokers approach their business, Anthony Lamacchia, Alex Vidal and Leo Pareja told attendees at Inman Connect San Diego on Wednesday. Continue reading →

Sanford fires back at Compass, argues against ‘walled gardens’

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EXp founder Glenn Sanford took a swing at Compass two days after his company was mentioned in a Compass lawsuit against Zillow — a lawsuit focused on one of the industry’s most divisive topics Continue reading →

Anywhere brings on Steve Capezza to head M&A efforts

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The former Side and Zillow leader will work in his new role to grow Anywhere through acquisitions and mergers across opportunities that span brokerage, title and transaction services. Continue reading →

Sue Yannaccone reveals launch of new title venture ‘Upward Title’

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The Anywhere Brands chief reveals that her company is expanding a title venture, and she argues that consolidation and integration will dominate the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Gino Blefari out as HomeServices CEO, Chris Kelly promoted

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Blefari has helmed HomeServices of America for more than five years. Kelly had been serving as an executive vice president before being promoted. Continue reading →

Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning

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Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer in the game. Continue reading →

Former Anywhere owner Apollo buys Utah investment company

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Apollo Global Management is buying Bridge Investment Group. Apollo is best-known in the residential real estate world for buying Anywhere, back when it was known as Realogy. Continue reading →