Sun.Jun 08, 2025

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Are real estate brokerages going the way of the dodo?

Housing Wire

Real estate brokerages have faced their fair share of challenges over the past year — from legal threats and business practice changes, to a slow housing market and the breakneck pace of technological development. With all of these changes and challenges many wonder if we are on the precipice of a brokerage mass extinction event. Panelist Craig McClelland, James Dwiggins, Linda O’Koniewski and Byron Lazine contemplated this question on Sunday at HousingWire’s The Gathering.

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Trending: Lessons in pride and building brand equity that lasts

Inman

As some brands scale back their Pride Month campaigns, others are doubling down on meaningful support. For real estate pros, the opportunity lies in showing up with purpose — and turning values into long-term brand equity.

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Compass talks M&A strategy at The Gathering

Housing Wire

Private listings and Clear Cooperation ( CCP ) have been Compass ’s headline calling cards over the past several months, but at HousingWire’s The Gathering on Sunday, mergers and acquisitions were the primary focus. In a conversation with Diego Sanchez, the president of HousingWire, Lacey Conway, the CEO of Latter & Blum and Compass executive vice president of M&A , discussed her firm’s acquisition strategy, as well as the integration of Latter & Blum into Compass.