4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he’s one of a kind

From his start as a “pugnacious” young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he prepares to leave the industry this week. Continue reading

ERS merges with investment firm, partners with eXp

The Nebraska-based company’s agents will now be a part of eXp, while the parent company merges with Good Life Capital in a bid to build an all-in-one platform. Continue reading

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

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

Real estate’s hottest hookups amid merger mania: The Download

Compression trumps competition as real estate industry heavyweights look for their perfect partners and set themselves up for strength and success in the years ahead. Continue reading

Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning

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

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

RE/MAX Properties and RE/MAX Advantage Realty officially merge

Led by Tony and Brooke Clement or RE/MAX Properties and Scott and Traci O’Connor of RE/MAX Advantage, the newly combined firm brings over 65 years of real estate expertise. Continue reading

Howard Hanna adds 400 agents with Home Experts Realty merger

Since its founding in 2011, Home Experts Realty has built an ethical and diverse team of agents who are dedicated to providing exceptional service. The brokerage’s founders have ensured that their agents are well-trained to operate both independently a… Continue reading

Jones Fridman International brings on Straser Silicon Valley team

The merger brings on Katy Thielke Straser’s seven-person team and allows Jones Fridman International to expand its market area into Northern California. The team now represents about $25 billion in career sales. Continue reading

UHM revamps leadership team to support growing national footprint

Ohio-based Union Home Mortgage boosted its market share by acquiring Amerifirst Home Mortgage. Now it’s got a new divisional leadership structure to support its “rapidly expanding, nationwide footprint.” Continue reading