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CoStar, Zillow, RE/MAX among 118 firms sued by law enforcement

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Atlas Data Privacy Corp. alleges the companies disclosed home addresses and unpublished home phone numbers for judges, police officers, prosecutors and their families. Continue reading →

‘The vibe is pretty good’ as first earnings season of 2024 kicks off

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Ahead of Q4 earnings this week and next, analysts are narrowing in on the future — and pleased by lower rates and a healthier economy as it rebounds from the final months of 2023. Continue reading →

Zillow revenue rises in Q4 as Barton touts portal’s ‘household name’

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Despite a slower market, Zillow saw revenue from its residential, rental and mortgage business rise in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to an earnings call Tuesday. Continue reading →

Office space fallout raises more questions about regional banks

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Regional banks are in the spotlight again as cracks begin to show in their balance sheets due to the ongoing distress in the commercial real estate sector. Continue reading →

CoStar to spend a billion dollars on marketing in fight for portal crown

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The company plans to advertise during the Super Bowl and other major cultural events in what it describes as the “biggest marketing campaign in real estate history.” Continue reading →

CoStar takes portal war to YouTube, promises new platform

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In three star-studded advertisements for Homes.com that appeared on YouTube over the weekend, the CoStar Group teases a “revolutionized” shopping experience ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. Continue reading →

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin comes out in favor of Homes.com

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On Thursday, in conversation with Brad Inman at ICNY, Reffkin weighed in on the portal wars, predicted an improved market in 2024 and revealed he takes public transit around New York. Continue reading →

Blame ‘Ziltorfin’: CoStar CEO says competitors souring industry rep

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During his latest ICNY appearance CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance chastised Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com for prioritizing their bottom line to the detriment of buyers and listing agents. Continue reading →

Broker Public Portal appoints former RE/MAX exec as CEO

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Dan Troup will lead a company founded by brokerages and MLSs, which aims to build an alternative to big portals such as Zillow and Realtor.com. Continue reading →