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Compass is in talks to buy Buffett’s real-estate brokerage unit, WSJ reports

(Reuters) -Home brokerage Compass is in advanced talks to acquire Warren Buffett’s real-estate brokerage business, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The acquisition price could not be determined, the report said, adding that a deal could come together soon if talks don’t hit any last-minute snags. Compass and Berkshire Hathaway did not respond

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Exclusive-UBS considers sale of some real estate assets in asset management unit, sources say

By Stefania Spezzati and Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON (Reuters) -UBS is considering selling part of its asset management division that is largely focused on real estate investments, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, as the bank looks to revamp the group’s smallest business unit. The business area under review includes mainly Swiss real estate assets and, according to one of the