Broker News

Is Warren Buffett Selling Out to Compass? No Word Yet After ‘Categorical’ Denials

By Candy Evans / March 18, 2025 /

“Where there is smoke, there’s fire.” The Wall Street Journal rocked the real estate community last week Thursday with an exclusive report that Compass is in “advanced talks” to acquire HomeServices of America, Berkshire Hathaway’s prized residential real estate gem. This is a report that HomeServices of America “categorically” denies. But then Inman chimed in:…

RE/MAX Debuts Sleek New Branding (and Balloon) at National Conference

By Shelby Skrhak / March 11, 2025 /

From Staff Reports That familiar RE/MAX balloon has a fresh new look. The global brokerage introduced a streamlined logotype and balloon logo at the 2025 R4 convention, as well as a suite of training tools and an AI-driven referral system for its more than 145,000 agents worldwide. The new look was developed with Camp +…

Leadership Changes at Ebby Halliday Companies: Cameron Promoted, Rosson Retires

By CandysDirt / January 17, 2025 /

From Staff Reports Betsy Cameron has been named President of the Ebby Halliday Companies, marking a significant leadership transition for the renowned real estate firm. Carolyn Rosson, who has served as President and CEO, will take on the role of Chairman to assist with the leadership change. A fourth-generation Dallasite with two decades of real…

Jerry Mooty on Compass Acquisition of @properties and Christie’s: ‘We Did Not Get Bought’

By Candy Evans / December 6, 2024 /

About that @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate acquisition by Compass announced Monday … We had plenty of questions, so we turned to who I consider the face of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate in Texas, Jerry Mooty, for an in-depth discussion on what this acquisition means for North Texas real estate. Compass announced on…

Allie Beth Allman Named Among 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame Laureates

By CandysDirt / December 5, 2024 /

From staff reports Luxury real estate trailblazer Allie Beth Allman will be among three distinguished leaders celebrated at the 27th annual Dallas Business Hall of Fame gala on February 22, 2025, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Joining her as honorees are Curtis C. Farmer, CEO of Comerica Bank, and Dale Petroskey, President and CEO of…