HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari said Thursday night his company isn’t in acquisition talks with Compass. Since then, the brokerage franchise network and Compass have been silent.
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Broker Spotlight: The Agency Port Townsend
Find out how this four-broker leadership team combines their decades of experience with a philosophy that prioritizes personalized support and exceptional service.
Your phone knows you better than your bestie (and it’s selling you out)
Mobile phones inherently carry privacy and security risks due to their constant connectivity and the vast amount of personal data they hold. Safety expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to protect yourself.
Fathom Realty lifts agent count by 21% — but posts $22M loss in 2024
Fathom CEO Marco Fregenal says growth from My Home Group deal and smaller brokerage walkovers has company on track to achieve positive adjusted earnings in Q2 2025.
Fate of Clear Cooperation at hand as Ketchmark issues new warning
As NAR prepares to announce its pocket listing rule decision “in the coming weeks,” attorney Michael Ketchmark said his firm will consider legal action against brokers who vote to maintain the rule.
EXp taps Movoto for enterprise agent solution
EXp hired Movoto to install its Lever by Movoto enterprise product to help agents handle leads, transactions and other business-critical needs.
Tomo Mortgage secures $20M in Series B funding round
Tomo Mortgage, an AI-powered digital mortgage lender, has secured $20 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total investment to $130 million, company executives announced Tuesday.
SoHo broker Keith Copley leaves Eklund | Gomes for Nest Seekers
Copley has specialized in SoHo’s luxury market for 30 years and sold over 50 apartments on Greene Street alone, growing a client roster that includes celebrities, athletes and Fortune 500 executives.
Rocket Companies to purchase Redfin in $1.75B all-stock deal
Rocket Companies announced Monday its plans to acquire Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. This acquisition will integrate Redfin’s home search platform, which features over 1 million listings and a network of 2,200 agents, with Rocket Companies’ mortgage origination and servicing capabilities.
Hsieh returns to LoanDepot as Frank Martell steps down as CEO
Martell will transition into a board advisory role by June and Anthony Hsieh will return to the executive leadership team after the board ousted him in 2023, officials announced Thursday.