Realtor.com sued for copyright over attempt to capitalize on Taylor Swift engagement hype

A Kansas City photographer sued NAR and Realtor.com’s parent company for publishing her copyrighted photos of Travis Kelce’s estate without her permission. Continue reading

Realtor.com is working with OpenAI to chase the portal crown

News Corp CEO Robert Thomson said the partnership with the ChatGPT-maker is a vital growth lever for Realtor.com and its parent company, Move Inc., and will help create a one-of-a-kind home search experience. Continue reading

CoStar Group to acquire REA Group competitor Domain for $1.9B

Two months after purchasing a 17 percent stake in REA Group competitor Domain, CoStar Group has reached an acquisition deal of $1.9 billion. The bid still faces approval from Domain shareholders and Australian officials. Continue reading

CoStar makes ‘best and final’ $1.8B offer for REA Group rival

CoStar Group is one step closer to purchasing Australia’s second-largest real estate classifieds firm, Domain. Australian newspapers reported that CoStar founder and CEO Andy Florance spent several days in Sydney with Domain’s owners. Continue reading

CoStar makes ‘best and final’ $1.8B offer for REA Group rival

CoStar Group is one step closer to purchasing Australia’s second-largest real estate classifieds firm, Domain. Australian newspapers reported that CoStar founder and CEO Andy Florance spent several days in Sydney with Domain’s owners. Continue reading

CoStar advances talks to purchase REA Group competitor Domain

CoStar Group and Nine Entertainment have reportedly begun negotiating the acquisition of Domain, the second largest real estate classifieds firm in Australia behind News Corp-owned REA Group. Nine’s target price is AUD 2.79 billion. Continue reading

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 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