News Corp CEO unfazed by CoStar’s bid to buy REA competitor

News Corp CEO Robert Thomson said he’s unbothered by CoStar’s push to enter Australia, touting his company’s media portfolio as a major advantage in pushing traffic to portals without breaking the bank. Continue reading

CoStar closes $1.6B Matterport acquisition ahead of schedule

Virginia-based portal CoStar Group has finished its acquisition of spatial mapping company Matterport. The companies expected to finish the deal by the end of March, putting them 31 days ahead of schedule. Continue reading

Redfin on the upswing after Zillow deal despite widening Q4 losses

Redfin posted double-digit revenue growth for Q4 and FY 24 on Thursday. The company’s $100 million Zillow rental syndication deal has opened the door for greater advertising spend, CEO Glenn Kelman said. Continue reading

CoStar Group looks to hire 1K employees in 2025

CoStar Group announced plans on Monday to add 1,000 new employees to its Richmond, Virginia, campus. The hiring push also comes with cuts to a number of unspecified teams. Continue reading

BridgeMLS adds Roomvo AI visualizations to search platform

Homebuyers using bridgeMLS’ search site can now virtually redesign rooms using Roomvo’s Inspire tool. The tool includes preset design styles, wall and floor finishings, and decor add-ons. Continue reading

NAR, Mortgage Bankers Association back CFPB nominee

The National Association of Realtors and several other housing groups urged Congress to confirm Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Jonathan McKernan, noting he has a “wealth of experience” to lead the financial watchdog. Continue reading

Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M

Century 21 franchisees donated $2.6 million to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141 million. Easterseals supports people with limited mobility and health challenges to live more independent lives. Continue reading

Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M

Century 21 franchisees donated $2.6 million to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141 million. Easterseals supports people with limited mobility and health challenges to live more independent lives. Continue reading

Airbnb hosts leave site over co-founder’s DOGE work

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has pledged to work for the Department of Government Efficiency. Airbnb hosts aren’t happy about it. Continue reading

CoStar makes bid to buy REA Group classifieds rival in Australia

CoStar is eying Australian real estate classifieds firm Domain for a rumored $2.7 billion. The purchase would put it toe-to-toe with News Corp, which owns REA Group, Australia’s largest classifieds firm. Continue reading