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Here’s what comes next in the Compass-Anywhere deal

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The FTC and Department of Justice are expected to scrutinize the impacts of the deal — which would give the merged companies a combined market share of 18 percent Continue reading →

Compass agents see play for Anywhere as a power move

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Agents said the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power and could help move the needle in Compass’s legal battles. Continue reading →

Better shares soar on bullish thesis by activist investor Eric Jackson

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EMJ Capital’s founder posted a thesis on X that Better Home & Finance is “the Shopify of mortgages” with the potential for AI to boost capacity and fuel explosive growth. Continue reading →

Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?

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Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows. 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 →

Fathom Holdings looking to raise at least $5.4M in public offering

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At $2 per share, the latest offering of three million shares is priced nearly three times higher than a March raise, when the North Carolina-based real estate brokerage was flirting with delisting. Continue reading →

NAR CEO Nykia Wright: ‘We’re trying to outrun irrelevance’

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At Blueprint Vegas, NAR CEO Nykia Wright said she is currently working hard to regain the trust of both Realtors and consumers. Continue reading →

A bunch of big real estate teams are making big moves

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As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage. Continue reading →

Pacaso plans to launch ‘bespoke’ co-ownership mortgage in Q4

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A new $100 million credit facility with Texas Capital Bank will enable loans to be originated by a third-party, then securitized and sold to investors in non-qualified mortgages. Continue reading →

Blueprint launches new subscription research platform for commercial executives

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The new subscription platform, “Insights by Blueprint,” will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers. Continue reading →