Tag: housing transparency

The Real Consequences of the Compass–Anywhere Merger: Scale, Transparency, and the Future of Housing

by Brian Phillips, CRS | Jan 10, 2026 | Housing Policy, Market Trends, Real Estate Industry | 0

Updated January 2026 The real estate industry just crossed a major milestone. Compass and Anywhere Real Estate , among two of the most recognizable names in U.S. brokerage, have officially merged in a $1.6 billion all-stock...

The Rise of Private Listings, Pocket Deals & Inventory Gatekeeping in 2025

by Brian Phillips, CRS | Oct 4, 2025 | Industry Insights, Industry Practices, Market Insights, Real Estate Trends | 0

💡 The New Shape of Inventory: What You Don’t See Is Now What’s Selling In a market defined by low inventory, high rates, and tight competition, more deals are being made off the MLS than ever before. Private listings, whisper...