Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer in the game.
Source: Inman News
Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning
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