Current News & Events
QXO Acquires TopBuild Corp. for $17 Billion
“Over the past 11 months, we’ve built QXO into a market leader through more than $13 billion of acquisitions, closing on Beacon in 2025 and Kodiak earlier this month,” said QXO Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs. Continue Reading QXO Acquires TopBuild Corp. for $17 Billion
REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
The median sales price increased to $440,000 last month, which was $10,000 (2.3%) higher than February and $5,000 (1.1%) more than March 2025. Continue Reading REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
Beacon Roofing Supply Enacts Stockholder Rights Agreement to Block QXO Takeover Bid
“The Rights Agreement is intended to protect Beacon and its stockholders from anyone seeking to opportunistically gain control of Beacon,” said the company. Continue Reading Beacon Roofing Supply Enacts Stockholder Rights Agreement to Block QXO Takeover Bid
Former Real Estate Investment Executive Indicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
Ivel Turner was released on a $100,000 unsecured appearance bond and other conditions. Continue Reading Former Real Estate Investment Executive Indicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
Home Equity Fintech Splitero Expands Into Five States
“We are happy to support families in reaching their financial goals,” said Michael Gifford, CEO and founder of Splitero. Continue Reading Home Equity Fintech Splitero Expands Into Five States
Nominations Sought for Lowe’s Hometowns Community Revitalization Program
$10 million in grants will be allocated to fund 100 renovations and complete an additional 1,700 improvement projects. Continue Reading Nominations Sought for Lowe’s Hometowns Community Revitalization Program
Evan Wayne Named Chief Information Officer at Marcus & Millichap
Wayne was previously CIO for World Market. Continue Reading Evan Wayne Named Chief Information Officer at Marcus & Millichap
Report: Vermont Needs to Create 7,000 Homes Per Year to Keep Up with Housing Demand
Due to its slow pace of homebuilding, Vermont’s housing stock is among the nation’s oldest. Continue Reading Report: Vermont Needs to Create 7,000 Homes Per Year to Keep Up with Housing Demand
IBM Expands NYC Office Space by 92,663 Square Feet
The 15-year lease covers the entire seventh floor. Continue Reading IBM Expands NYC Office Space by 92,663 Square Feet
Christie’s International Real Estate Expands Mexican Presence
The brokerage is changing its name to Christie’s International Real Estate Mexico Luxury Properties. Continue Reading Christie’s International Real Estate Expands Mexican Presence
Civil Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by the Alexander Brothers is Dismissed
The Alexander brothers still face criminal charges on sex trafficking and civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault. Continue Reading Civil Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by the Alexander Brothers is Dismissed
New Home Sales Up in December
On a full-year measurement, an estimated 683,000 new homes were sold in 2024. Continue Reading New Home Sales Up in December













