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Rocket Companies announces deal to acquire Redfin for $1.75 billion

Housing Wire

Today, Rocket Companies announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase digital real estate brokerage Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. The deal is projected to boost Rockets adjusted earnings per share by late 2026.

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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. billion in equity. billion in equity. Compass ranked No. 1 last year with $184.5 HomeServices was No.

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Ruoff Mortgage teams with Calque on ‘buy before you sell’ offering

Housing Wire

Sellers can tap into their current home equity in a bid to buy another property without coming up with cash for a down payment. Buyers are not required to prepare their current home for sale until after they move into the new property. The Trade-In Mortgage — Calque’s most popular program — functions similar to a vehicle trade-in.

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Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

Housing Wire

Material contracts There may be numerous contracts containing provisions that may trigger liability or exposure upon the sale of a business. These issues are not a consideration when the M&A discussions begin, but it could significantly impact the final purchase price in order to address an unforeseen liability.

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EasyKnock acquires home equity investment company HomePace

Housing Wire

Residential sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock has acquired the assets of home equity investment firm HomePace , the company exclusively told HousingWire on Monday. HomePace, founded in 2020, specializes in helping homeowners access their equity through home equity agreements. Meanwhile, more than 9 million U.S.

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Redfin acquires Bay Equity, pink slips 121 staff

Housing Wire

Redfin announced Tuesday layoffs of 121 employees as it shakes up its mortgage department, including purchasing a lending company. The real estate company entered into an agreement to acquire mortgage lender Bay Equity Home Loans for $135 million, two-thirds in cash and one-third in stocks, Redfin said in a press release and public filing.

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Once at the fringes of housing finance, home equity investment companies look to grow their stake

Housing Wire

“What if homeowners could tap into home equity without taking on debt?” Through a home equity investment, homeowners can receive cash upfront in exchange for a share of the home’s future value. In return, Hometap gets an agreed-upon percentage of the sale price or appraised value within a 10-year period.

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