No one disputes that the housing market has real problems. Affordability is strained, supply is tight, and policymakers understandably want to help mo...
AI and the Future of Residential Brokerage: Automation, Data Power, and the Human Advantage
There has been much written about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the residential brokerage industry. A recent white paper suggest...
What’s Next for Real Estate Brokerage Mergers and Acquisitions in 2026
With the dust now settling on 2025—marked by Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere and StonePoint’s strategic investment in Keller Williams Realtyâ€...
🎧 Steve Murray Discusses the Compass-Anywhere Merger on HousingWire’s RealTrending Podcast
Steve Murray on the Compass-Anywhere Merger In a recent HousingWire RealTrending podcast, Steve Murray breaks down the Compass acquisition of Anywhere...
Compass Acquires Cottingham Chalk, REALTORS® – RTC Consulting Advises on Strategic Sale
RTC Consulting was privileged to represent Cottingham Chalk, REALTORS® in its recent sale to Compass. Over the past several months, we worked closely...
Dreamtown Realty Acquired by Baird & Warner | RTC Consulting Advises Deal
RTC Consulting was proud to serve as the exclusive advisor to Dreamtown Realty of Chicago, IL in its sale to Baird & Warner, which closed in late ...
RTC Consulting facilitates Porchlight’s sale to Compass, closing deal in record time
RTC Consulting was honored to represent Porchlight Real Estate Group in its recent sale to Compass. We worked closely with Porchlight’s principals a...
Deals for Keller Willliams and Redfin point where?
Recent announcements of major industry moves—including the sale of a significant stake in Keller Williams Realty to Stone Point Capital and Rocket&#...
The Rise and Fall of Real Estate Empires: How Market Shifts Reshape the Industry
Paul Kennedy’s 1987 book The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers examined how dominant world powers reached extraordinary global influence, only to ex...
What Do Real Estate Agents Truly Value? Insights on Retention, Culture, and Growth
What Do Agents Value? The competition for recruiting and retaining real estate agents is as intense today as it has ever been. Many argue that the ind...