Remove Brokerage Remove Development Remove Purchase and sale agreement
article thumbnail

Compass in negotiations to buy HomeServices of America

Housing Wire

The deal involves two of the nations top-four brokerages by sales volume in 2024, according to data from RealTrends Verified. billion across more than 177,000 home sales. billion across nearly 236,000 sales. In December, it announced the purchase of Christies International Real Estate and @properties. 4 with $133.8

article thumbnail

loanDepot returns to profitability, announces new strategic plan 

Housing Wire

It has an emphasis on first-time homebuyers ; purchase loans through an expanded geographic footprint and partnerships; servicing portfolio scale and retention; operating leverage quality to drive down turn times; and recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent available. “The year over year. Origination volume was $6.7

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

Housing Wire

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. Angela is the 11th-ranked agent in the state by sales volume, closing 38 sides and $29.82 Lamacchia Realty is using its own buyer representation agreements , and I found the form straightforward and easy to understand.

article thumbnail

With sale finalized, REcolorado names Dana Bennett as new CEO

Housing Wire

REcolorado has taken a big step toward moving on from its controversial sale earlier this year. Bennett’s most recent role at the MLS was as vice president and chief business development officer, and she originally joined REcolorado as director of integrated solutions in 2012. The sale to Burks was made official last week.

article thumbnail

Batton plaintiffs look to block final approval of commission lawsuit settlements

Housing Wire

The plaintiffs in the Batton 1 homebuyer commission lawsuit are making a last-minute effort to prevent the court from granting final approval to the commission lawsuit settlement agreements reached by Anywhere , Keller Williams and RE/MAX on Thursday.

article thumbnail

‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. You should be finding buyers before real estate agents anyway.”

article thumbnail

Protecting homeowners from predatory business practices

Housing Wire

The purchase of a home is one of life’s largest and most important investments, and it is critical that homeowners remain vigilant to protect this investment. In this business practice, real estate brokerage firms offer homeowners a small upfront payment in exchange for the exclusive right to list and sell the property in the future.