Less than four months after Compass and Anywhere — two of the biggest companies in real estate — announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6 billion deal on Friday after receiving a majority of shareholder approval. Continue reading
From crimes and misdemeanors to mergers and acquisitions, clients weren’t the only ones making major moves this year. Here are the most-read Download column topics of 2025, updated for EOY. Continue reading
From Compass’s horizontal acquisitions to Rocket’s vertical integration, Troy Palmquist looks at what’s driving M&A — and who might be next. Continue reading
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
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
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
Compass’ acquisitions since July have added brokerages that transacted over $2.1 billion in sales volume last year as it announces it picked up Colorado Home Realty Continue reading
Boutique firm Acre & Estate has joined Coldwell Banker Hearthside. The merger extends Coldwell Banker Hearthside’s reach from 11 to 14 offices throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Continue reading
Boutique firm Acre & Estate has joined Coldwell Banker Hearthside. The merger extends Coldwell Banker Hearthside’s reach from 11 to 14 offices throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Continue reading
Lawsuit seeks class action status to represent Redfin shareholders, claiming they need more information about financial advisor’s potential conflict of interest before June 4 merger vote. Continue reading