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Expert speaks on Compass-Anywhere market share, consolidation

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Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate creates a national brokerage powerhouse — but industry veteran Steve Murray says the deal’s biggest effects will be in scale, services and back-office consolidation. Murray — senior advisor for HousingWire and founder of RealTrends and RTC Consulting —estimates the combined Compass-Anywhere operation will handle roughly a million transaction sides […]

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Compass-Anywhere deal brings $9B mortgage JVs under one roof

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If Compass’s proposed acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate moves forward, the companies will jointly oversee a $9 billion-per-year mortgage operation in partnership with Rate — enough to make them the 26th-largest U.S. originator in the first half of 2025. On Monday, Compass and Anywhere announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement that values Anywhere at $10

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Compass’s Anywhere deal raises questions about industry power shifts

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For Anywhere Real Estate, news of its acquisition by Compass, generated quite a bit of interest in its stock, thanks to the excitement of what this deal means for the future of the company.  The real estate conglomerate saw its stock price rise from $7 at close of market on Friday to over $11 at

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The Compass deal to buy Anywhere draws applause and alarm

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After over a decade in the industry, real estate brokerage Compass has amassed its fair share of critics and supporters. While industry leaders may have differing opinions on the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm, most seem to agree that Compass’s deal to acquire Anywhere Real Estate is impressive. “Congrats to Robert Reffkin,” Anthony Lamacchia, the broker-owner of

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What to know about Anywhere following acquisition by Compass

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In the wake of Compass’ acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate — formerly known as Realogy — here’s a primer on Anywhere’s trajectory as a major housing market player. Anywhere oversees and franchises some of the most recognizable names in residential real estate, including: Coldwell Banker Century 21 Corcoran ERA Real Estate Better Homes & Gardens

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Radian acquires specialty insurer Inigo for $1.7 billion

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U.S. mortgage insurer Radian has acquired Inigo, a Lloyd’s specialty insurer, according to an announcement on Thursday.  Radian has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Inigo. The transaction will primarily be all-cash, which Radian said will be funded from its available liquidity sources and excess capital from its subsidiaries.  According to the release, this $1.7

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The Impact Group, a top-ranked Denver team, joins eXp Realty

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The Impact Group, a top-ranked 31-agent real estate team based in Denver, has joined eXp Realty, the brokerage announced. The team — supported by four staff members — closed $305 million in sales across 429 units in 2024. The Impact Group has ranked first in the Denver Metro Association of Realtors sales rankings for two

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Credit Union ONE acquires Icon Mortgage

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Credit Union ONE announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Icon Mortgage. A press release confirmed that Michigan-based Credit Union ONE will retain all employees from Icon Mortgage, including senior leadership, and “intends to operate the company as a separate mortgage lending affiliate.” The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Credit Union ONE did not

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Union Home Mortgage acquires assets of Sierra Pacific Mortgage: sources

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Ohio-based Union Home Mortgage (UHM), led by Bill Cosgrove, has reached an agreement to acquire California-based Sierra Pacific Mortgage‘s assets, sources told HousingWire. The deal marks UHM’s second deal in 2025, following its March purchase of Houston-based Nations Reliable Lending (NRL Mortgage). The move comes less than three years after UHM acquired Amerifirst Home Mortgage.

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Real Estate One expands with Michigan acquisition

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Michigan-based Clients First Realtors of Canton has joined the Real Estate One Family of Companies. Founded in 1995, Clients First has operated within Michigan for more than 25 years. “Clients First Realtors’ values align closely with our own, especially when it comes to giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said Dan

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