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The Department of Justice’s antitrust staff was reviewing Compass’s $1.6 billion bid for Anywhere Real Estate, the nation’s second‑largest brokerage. Compass hired political antitrust specialist Davis to sidestep a routine “second request” for additional information. Davis persuaded Attorney General Blanche’s office to waive the request, overruling the antitrust staff. The merger closed in January without the extra scrutiny, raising questions about political influence in competition enforcement.
California Regional MLS (CRMLS) announced that its RealReports AI‑powered home‑report service will be offered as a no‑cost core product to all its members. The move follows strong adoption by multiple real‑estate associations, prompting CEO Art Carter to extend the tool...
Rechat, a real‑estate CRM, announced a new integration with Canva, enabling agents to generate on‑brand marketing assets instantly. The company reported 100% year‑over‑year revenue growth, a 220% increase in its customer base, and a 75% CRM adoption rate among users....
UtahRealEstate.com has transformed its homegrown MLS into a commercial product called reData MLS. The New Mexico Multiple Listing Service (NMMLS) selected this platform for its roughly 1,200 member brokers, citing speed and innovation. reData MLS also bundles the AlignedShowings scheduling...
Intermountain MLS announced Richard Gibbens as its new chief executive officer. Gibbens comes from Bluegrass REALTORS®, where he drove strategic modernization, strengthened broker collaboration, and expanded data and technology capabilities. His appointment signals a push to sharpen operational focus and...
OneKey MLS has partnered with Broker Public Portal (BPP) to power its consumer‑search site, Cribio, extending OneKey listings to a broader online audience while preserving broker and seller opt‑out options. The collaboration highlights a focus on MLS data integrity, fair...
Jimmy Kelly has stepped down as CEO of Lone Wolf Technologies after a seven‑year run marked by an aggressive acquisition strategy that added five companies, including W+R Studios, within nine months. The privately‑held firm, which powers a platform used by...
