Exclusive: NFM Lending grows footprint with Homespire Mortgage acquisition
Two Maryland-based retail mortgage lenders struck an M&A deal this week as NFM Lending has agreed to acquire Homespire Mortgage.
Mergers and Acquisitions
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Coldwell Banker affiliate changes ownership in West Virginia
The acquired firm has served multiple West Virginia communities for more than two decades, with leadership staying on under new ownership.
Slocum Home Team joins eXp Realty after 76 years in Rhode Island
The team has served more than 249 families in the past year — representing more than $109 million in sales volume, leaders said.
Compass adds the Salaverri Windsor Group in Florida
The team has more than 30 years of combined experience in real estate — generating more than $450 million in residential sales.
Fifth Third buys Comerica in nearly $11B deal
The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026, pending approval from each company’s shareholders.
Douglas Elliman investigated over insider trading: Reuters
Reuters reports that Douglas Elliman is being investigated over its rumored acquisition deal with Anywhere and possible insider trading.
Coldwell Banker Realty adds top agent in Boulder, Colorado
Julie Meko — a licensed Realtor in Colorado since 1998 — has represented some of Boulder’s major residential projects.
Compass-Anywhere deal brings $9B mortgage JVs under one roof
Industry leaders see the Compass–Anywhere merger as simplifying the mortgage side of the business, which includes Guaranteed Rate Affinity and OriginPoint.
The Compass deal to buy Anywhere draws applause and alarm
Supporters hail the merger as gutsy, while critics fear it will lock up listings, reduce transparency and squeeze smaller brokerages.
What to know about Anywhere following acquisition by Compass
Anywhere Real Estate made its mark as a major real estate industry presence long before being acquired by Compass.