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

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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 →

Title insurance titan Bill Foley’s investment firm is in a proxy fight

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Activist investor Dan Gropper claims Cannae Holdings’ “vague and undifferentiated” approach to acquisitions and “egregious governance practices” have cost shareholders nearly $1 billion. Continue reading →

Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning

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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 →

Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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

Reffkin slams MLS ‘monopoly’ amid Clear Cooperation debate

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that “data is the new oil” amid predictions of a national MLS. Continue reading →

Is it still possible to bootstrap a real estate business? Pulse

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With mergers and acquisitions and the growing importance of team models, can a solo agent still start out with nothing and build an empire? Continue reading →

Rocket: Redfin acquisition will cut consumer transaction costs by half

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Rocket executives say that a whopping $20,000 in savings from unifying home search, buying, selling, mortgage, title and servicing could allay antitrust concerns and keep regulators at bay after the deal closes. Continue reading →

What will Stone Point do with its investment in Keller Williams?

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Private equity firm Stone Point Capital is seeking to grow Keller Williams and ultimately cash out, analysts told Inman. That expansion could come from new tech, an IPO, or something else entirely. Continue reading →

Why M&A is the smartest play for brokers planning for the future

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In real estate, a strong legacy isn’t just about the past — it’s about ensuring a thriving future, Joshua A. McGrath writes. If you’re considering M&A, here’s what you should know.
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Keller Williams takes on major investment from CoreLogic owner

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CoreLogic parent Stone Point Capital is investing in Keller Williams as part of what the firms described as a plan to accelerate growth and fuel innovation, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading →