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Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate

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From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market. Continue reading →

Zillow settles with NYC broker who sued StreetEasy over fees

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Broker George T. Spyridakis alleged the rental listing platform effectively “masked” listings but still charged daily marketing fees. He moved to withdraw the case this week after reaching a settlement with Zillow. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

Homes.com will ‘boost’ listings that are banned on Zillow: Florance

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CoStar CEO Andy Florance on Thursday said the “Boost” tool it rolled out on April 29 will now be available for brokers and homeowners who have been thwarted by Zillow’s private listing ban. Continue reading →

Zillow turned a profit in Q1 for the first time in years

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The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first three months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market. Continue reading →

Redfin unfazed by 2% revenue drop as it finalizes deal with Rocket

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Despite a year-over-year decline in Q1, CEO Glenn Kelman voiced confidence in a statement on Tuesday as Redfin continued to finalize its $1.75 billion all-stock merger with Rocket Companies. Continue reading →

Realtor.com teams up with Reba McEntire for ad campaign

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The campaign features McEntire advising would-be homebuyers in sitcom-like scenarios. It’s also the largest such campaign in the portal’s history. Continue reading →

Zillow cares more about consumers than Realtors do

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While we’ve been distracted by policy fights, lawsuits and finger-pointing, Zillow has been executing a master plan to become the dominant force for all real estate needs, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading →

CoStar Group posts rising revenue as Homes.com grows in Q1

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Revenue grew by 12 percent to $732 million, and the Homes.com salesforce expanded to 370 people on the way to a goal of 500 reps, according to quarterly earnings data released Tuesday. Continue reading →