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Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it's moving to acquire its chief rival.

#BREAKING: Compass' years-long upstart bid to supplant the brokerage giant formerly known as Realogy as the industry’s largest publicly traded company neared its ultimate triumph Monday when the two companies announced that they would be joining forces.

Stop treating ChatGPT like a virtual assistant, Real's Drew Thompson writes. New capabilities make it your personal genius, allowing you to collaborate on strategy. https://bit.ly/4gp1SOw

As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage. https://bit.ly/46qpFJA

Homebuyer loan applications flooded in last week at the second-highest level of the year. Demand for adjustable-rate mortgage loans is at the highest level since 2008. https://bit.ly/46IZ7o4

New home starts fell 8.5 percent from July to August as builders continued to react to the negative economic outlook, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. https://bit.ly/42AM6KG

Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively. https://bit.ly/4mogdMP

A new $100 million credit facility with Texas Capital Bank will enable loans to be originated by a third-party, then securitized and sold to investors in non-qualified mortgages. https://bit.ly/3VnDO55

Markets rise. Markets fall. But, according to financial planner Amanda Neely, smart real estate agents build financial systems that keep working, no matter what the headlines say. https://bit.ly/3K3A2vn

Judge rules that appraisal independence regulations do not preclude lenders and appraisal management companies from taking action to remedy biased appraisals. https://bit.ly/4n758kd

Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while she contests legality of removal order. https://bit.ly/468IFNR

The Pennsylvania-headquartered family brokerage is moving into the future with a sleek new design that reflects its commitment to luxury service, the firm has informed Inman. https://bit.ly/4pn4Wit

Just like the NCAA took advantage of athletes, Compass CEO Reffkin writes, Zillow, NAR and MLSs are just "monopolies that profit from work they don't create." https://bit.ly/46tiYGx

The new subscription platform, "Insights by Blueprint," will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers. https://bit.ly/3Kp89xH

Zillow's latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South. https://bit.ly/3K4ogkl

The market may be changing, but strategic sellers can still come out ahead — if they plan early. From repairs to staging, here's what to tackle now for a smoother sale later. https://bit.ly/48gXQ8S

The leader of a top-producing RE/MAX team shares his strategies for earning rave reviews. https://bit.ly/47KzZOJ

From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here's a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security. https://bit.ly/3IrWhul

Take your next commission conversation from awkward to effortless with this step-by-step guide from Cassie Walker Johnson's eight-step buyer plan. https://bit.ly/3K2uz82

Justin Havre's average ranking for over 3,000 keywords in the marketplace is No. 2. His SEO obsession led to building a top global team and owning two local portals. Listen to his story on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered. https://bit.ly/46rLAA9

From Charlie Kirk's death to Cracker Barrel's logo flop, this week proved how volatile feeds can be. For agents, the lesson is simple: Pause, plan and post with care. https://bit.ly/46kUi2T

Adoption of AI tools is accelerating in the brokerage world as new models unlock additional productivity options for some of the most engaged users. Intel asked hundreds of agents how their workflow has changed. https://bit.ly/47KYrj1

Adjust to the new rules of search when you optimize your online footprint for the way AI recognizes and recommends professionals, Jimmy Burgess writes. https://bit.ly/4plKnCL

The silver lining in deteriorating consumer confidence is that the weaker job market means the Federal Reserve is expected to slash rates several times this year and next, even as tariffs fuel inflation. https://bit.ly/4n1CWPB

The blockchain-powered home equity lender says it has not only revolutionized the process of originating mortgages, but financing them by making it easy for investors to trade them as assets. https://bit.ly/4gnbSrN

Mark Sivek was due to become a member of the association's Board of Directors in 2026, but was removed from all appointed positions after posting derogatory remarks on social media about late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. https://bit.ly/4mZ3nFF

Learn practical strategies to earn trust, stand out with transparency and create a referral-ready client culture that drives lasting success. https://bit.ly/4ntuf0k

From navigating life transitions to investing for long-term wealth, single women are taking the lead in real estate markets, luxury agent Lauren Endsley writes. Here's how to serve them more effectively. https://bit.ly/46whYCJ

Initial jobless claims climbed last week to the highest level since Oct. 23, 2021, but investors and economists are expecting three small rate cuts this year rather than a dramatic move next week. https://bit.ly/3JYU2zb

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here's Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. https://bit.ly/4pkxmJT