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Why the Compass-Anywhere merger won’t be real estate’s LVMH

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Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes. Continue reading →

Anywhere: The rise and fall of an industry giant

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The cautionary tale of Anywhere is one of historic industry dominance, costly missteps and an inability to adapt in time, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading →

How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years

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LPT International CEO Michael Valdes shares his journey from investment banker to CEO back to Wall Street with an upcoming IPO. Plus, find out about his newest venture, Aperture. Continue reading →

Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top

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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 →

Fintech startup Upfront announces health benefits offering

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Care by Upfront is a nationwide health benefits program that can be white-labeled by brokerages on behalf of their agents. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20M to settle spam case

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The case involved homeowners whose numbers were on the national do-not-call list but who reported getting telemarketing calls from Coldwell Banker agents. Class members are expected to get about $281 each. Continue reading →

Former Anywhere owner Apollo buys Utah investment company

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Apollo Global Management is buying Bridge Investment Group. Apollo is best-known in the residential real estate world for buying Anywhere, back when it was known as Realogy. Continue reading →

Former Anywhere owner Apollo buys Utah investment company

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Apollo Global Management is buying Bridge Investment Group. Apollo is best-known in the residential real estate world for buying Anywhere, back when it was known as Realogy. Continue reading →

Concierge Auctions, Luxury Presence form strategic initiative

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The deal will provide Concierge Auctions members access to, among other products, Luxury Presence’s advanced website design, hosting, and SEO services. Luxury Presence customers will have the opportunity to promote sales in an auction environment. Continue reading →

RE/MAX taps Christie’s Real Estate vet Chris Lim as chief growth officer

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Lim, who vacated the presidency of Christie’s International Real Estate in 2023, will be tasked with growing RE/MAX at a time when the brokerage has struggled with falling revenue and U.S. agent count. Continue reading →