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

We’re on the cusp of something big: Zillow’s Samuelson on AI

While who’s responsible for the absence of a true end-to-end remains up for debate, four real estate and proptech executives found common ground on the fact that AI is “what’s next” for the industry at Inman Connect 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

Collabra and Bright MLS team to give agents ad tech

Bright MLS subscribers will now get free access to Collabra’s AdBuilder and SphereIndex tools, which can be used within Bright’s platform. Continue reading

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

Inman unveils new class of 2024 Power Players

With its new Power Players list, Inman recognizes 137 industry leaders for their power and influence as it kicks off a year of expanded awards. Continue reading

Queens is poised to unseat Brooklyn as hottest NYC borough

A new report from StreetEasy suggests that the World’s Borough will be crowned the hottest borough in New York City after a stellar 2023. Continue reading

Zillow reappoints venture capitalist Bill Gurley to board

Gurley joins Zillow at a time when the portal giant is under pressure to evolve and deliver on its promise to create a housing super app. Continue reading

This city in upstate New York is Zillow’s hottest market of 2024

Zillow is again predicting that more affordable markets will be the ones to watch in 2024, with Buffalo, New York, taking the top spot. Continue reading