Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms. Continue reading

Mergers and acquisitions likely to dominate real estate in 2025

Years of market sluggishness and aggressive expansion by big corporations mean big deals of the past were likely a prelude to more acquisitions in 2025, Intel survey results and interviews suggest. Continue reading

Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger

What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that’s certain is that real estate’s next episode will be big. Continue reading

Compass posts gains in revenue and agent count in Q2 earnings

Compass brought in $1.7 billion in revenue between April and June, and managed to add thousands of real estate agents to its ranks, according to Q2 earnings released Wednesday. Continue reading

Compass recruits top-performing Redfin agent in Washington

Hal Bennett is based in the Seattle metro area. He joins Compass as brokerages continue to compete for top agent talent. Continue reading

Keller Williams scoops up top New Orleans agent

Chris Smith joins Keller Williams from Latter & Blum. The move comes as major real estate brands compete intensely for top talent. Continue reading