After disappearing for a time after the launch of the initial test last December, real estate listings are back in mobile Google search results in some markets. Just like the initial test, listings appear under sponsored search results, and they include a full property detail page, links to request a tour, contact an agent and, […]
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The real estate industry is entering a new era of consolidation where technology infrastructure — not just brand scale — is becoming the primary driver of enterprise value. Recent acquisitions by Compass, eXp World Holdings and The Real Brokerage illustrate how brokerages increasingly view proprietary software, artificial intelligence (AI) and integrated operational systems as future
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Much of the conversation surrounding the recent wave of real estate industry consolidation has focused on how these mergers and acquisitions will impact things like market share and private listings, as well as companies’ finances. But how exactly will the newly formed mega brokerage entities impact their agents? Well that depends on who you ask.
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Brokerage leader Albert Meggers has launched two large Southern California offices under the NextHome brand, bringing nearly 200 agents onto the franchise’s new large-office model following its acquisition by eXp World Holdings. NextHome, a national real estate franchise and subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, said it is expanding its Southern California footprint with two coastal
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The warmer weather and longer days are finally here and that means everyone is thinking about the hottest looks for summer. For real estate brokerage companies, it seems like the new must-have accessory for summer 2026 is a franchise operation. On Thursday, a little over a week after The Real Brokerage announced its acquisition of
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eXp World Holdings Inc. has acquired national real estate franchise NextHome, Inc, according to an announcement on Thursday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Through this acquisition, eXp is adding a full franchise option alongside its cloud-based brokerage model. Reflecting the acquisition, eXp said it will begin trading under a new Nasdaq
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Sharif Hatab moved his Team Sharif Sells operation to eXp Realty from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices FOX & ROACH, Realtors and merged with Peter Boutros’ Stunning NJ Homes to launch the Unify Real Estate Team in New Jersey, the company announced on Tuesday. eXp Realty, the cloud-based brokerage subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, said the move
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It has been a busy week in the courts and HousingWire is here to update you on all of the real estate lawsuit developments. The Compass v. NWMLS battle continues Compass is seeking to dismiss the counterclaims asserted against it by Northwest MLS (NWMLS), according to a motion filed last Thursday. In the filing Compass
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A federal judge has denied eXp Realty’s request to dismiss a fraud claim brought by four women who say the company lied about investigating their allegations of sexual assault by two former agents. U.S. District Court Judge André Birotte Jr. ruled this week that the fraudulent misrepresentation claim could move forward — including allegations that
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eXp Realty has announced the launch of eXp New Homes, a specialized division designed to help agents expand into the new construction market — from boutique urban developments to large master-planned communities. The division aims to bridge the gap between traditional brokerage services and the specialized needs of developers. By providing education, tools and resources
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