CoStar takes portal war to YouTube, promises new platform

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

Homes.com earns top 100 finish on global SEO ranking list

German search engine optimization (SEO) platform SISTRIX ranked portal Homes.com No. 43 on a list of fastest-growing domains in the U.S. The company has been ranking domains for 15 years. Continue reading

Zillow President Susan Daimler defends long-gestating ‘super app’

The portal executive also declared that she didn’t think the “Your Listing, Your Lead” approach of Homes.com serves either agents or consumers well. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO ‘loves’ heated competition with Homes.com

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers. Continue reading

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

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

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

Artificial intelligence roused real estate amid a big year for proptech

Technology roared to life in 2023, sending a current of excitement across brokerages, MLS’s and the vendors who serve both. But it was AI’s rapid acceleration that drove the narrative. Continue reading

Homebuyers demand school data. Portals are grappling with the risks

Home-listing portals all rely on the same source for school ratings, which are treated as essential by many homebuyers. If used improperly, critics fear the data could lead to Fair Housing violations. Continue reading

Andy Florance: Zillow isn’t ready for post-commission portal revolution

In the opening remarks of CoStar Group’s Q3 earnings call Tuesday, CEO Andy Florance revealed to investment analysts the company’s grand plan to make Homes.com the portal of the future. Continue reading

CoStar posts 50th-straight quarter of revenue growth in Q3 earnings

CoStar Group earned $625 million in Q3, clinching its 50th consecutive quarter of revenue gains. The company also highlighted a 1,290 percent annual growth in Homes.com traffic. Continue reading