Real Estate — Major Industry Consolidation Accelerates as Compass Forms Strategic Partnerships with Redfin and Rocket Amid Rising Consumer Delinquencies

Real Estate · 2026-02-27

The real estate industry is experiencing a significant realignment through strategic partnerships and consolidation, highlighted by Compass's multi-faceted deals with Redfin and Rocket, while facing growing affordability challenges. These partnerships, combined with Compass's merger with Anywhere, signal a fundamental restructuring of the competitive landscape. Meanwhile, rising consumer…