Judge quashes REX retrial request in long-simmering feud with Zillow

Federal Judge Thomas S. Zilly declined REX’s motion for a retrial on Thursday. The company had been a years-long battle with Zillow over alleged antitrust activity regarding its IDX policies. Continue reading

Court rules Zillow falsely labeled REX listings as case heads to trial

Despite the ruling, Zillow said it looks forward to presenting its case to a jury and is “confident that the evidence will show that REX’s business failed for reasons unrelated to Zillow.” Continue reading

REX antitrust claims against NAR and Zillow dismissed with prejudice

The case is currently set for trial on Sept. 18, but the National Association of Realtors is no longer a defendant, according to a court order. Some claims against Zillow remain. Continue reading

REX gets OK to question Zillow CEO Rich Barton in antitrust suit

Judge Thomas Zilly denied Zillow’s motion for a protective order, saying CEO Rich Barton must complete three hours of questioning from REX’s counsel about the company’s “Project Bookshelf.” Continue reading

‘The Airbnbust is upon us’: A tweet hints at Airbnb’s fall. But is it right? 

Social media users claim short-term rental bookings are collapsing. But the data tells another story. Inman reached out to Airbnb and to some experts who follow the short-term rental space. Continue reading

Judge orders Zillow to give REX FSBO listing data

Federal court in Seattle grants the discount brokerage’s motion to compel on the grounds that the data could show whether Zillow and NAR caused harm to REX or to competition in general. Continue reading

The other real estate company named Rex just laid off 4% of its staff

The Texas-based firm does property management and provides a variety of tech platforms. The layoffs come amid widespread job losses in the real estate sector. Continue reading

Court thwarts NAR, orders execs to turn over evidence in REX case

The brokerage argued that Bob Goldberg and Katie Johnson, among others, were responsible for NAR policies “limiting both how homes are listed online and the negotiation of commissions.” Continue reading

REX seeks court order for Zillow listing data on FSBOs

Court sets new trial date for June 5, 2023, as the legal battle over the National Association of Realtors’ no-commingling rule continues. Continue reading

Zillow to REX: Let’s unite against NAR’s ‘no-commingling rule’

A legal battle of wills rages on as the three parties have motions to compel pending before the court. On Tuesday, REX pushed back against Zillow’s motion to compel, calling it a “fishing expedition.” Continue reading