Anywhere expects preservation of brand ‘independence’ after Compass merger

Anywhere Real Estate’s Q3 earnings call was short and sweet — focusing on high-level performance indicators and reassuring Anywhere-affiliated agents of their future under Compass. Continue reading

Real estate leaders weigh in on Compass-Anywhere: The Download

As the logistics of the merger unfold, members of the real estate community continue to share their thoughts on the deal. Continue reading

Agents, don’t make big moves yet due to the Compass-Anywhere deal

Darryl Davis writes that agents should use this time to contest assumptions, sharpen their business model and wait for the actual outcomes from the pending merger. Continue reading

Rocket Companies closes Mr. Cooper acquisition

Rocket Companies has closed its acquisition of Mr. Cooper for $14.2 billion, according to an announcement on Wednesday morning. The final acquisition price is 51 percent higher than the $9.4 billion price tag announced in March, due to Mr. Cooper’s rec… Continue reading

Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ: How will it change real estate?

What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We’ve got the answers Continue reading

Better Mortgage seizes the day on Wall Street with $75M raise

The goal is to maximize two new partnerships and quadruple Better’s monthly mortgage originations to $2 billion. The raise follows a bullish endorsement by activist Opendoor investor Eric Jackson. Continue reading

Here’s the essential reading on the Compass-Anywhere deal

Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details and culture clashes to agent reactions and what it means for the future of real estate. Continue reading

Experts see Anywhere acquisition as bid to remake real estate in Compass’ image

In acquiring Anywhere, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain something its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs. Continue reading

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