Nearly 1 in 13 homeshoppers are also browsing rentals, Zillow finds

About 8 percent of homeshoppers on Zillow are also browsing rentals, according to a new analysis, as the monthly cost of owning continues to outpace renting in most U.S. markets. Continue reading

A national MLS could be great, execs say, but feasibility and antitrust issues pose a challenge

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin recently floated the idea of a national MLS. Luxury real estate leaders are intrigued by the concept, but have many questions about how such an entity might work. Continue reading

Real estate portals feel the heat during a rough week: The Download

After a week of legal battles and portal platform shakeups, real estate leaders break down what it all means for agents on the ground. Continue reading

Zillow removes Matterport 3D home tours from its sites

The portal notified agents on Monday that CoStar declined to renew Matterport’s API agreement with Zillow, leading the portal remove Matterport 3D tours from its sites. Continue reading

In copyright battle with Zillow, CoStar says the portal giant ‘brazenly’ keeps at it

In an “update” the Homes.com parent company released on Tuesday regarding its lawsuit against Zillow, CoStar Group accused its portal rival of starting to use an additional 4,600 CoStar Group-watermarked photos on its website since the lawsuit was file… Continue reading

Inman celebrates its 2025 Inman Innovator Award winners

At Inman Connect San Diego, Inman unveiled the winners of its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry. Continue reading

Inman celebrates industry visionaries: Announcing the 2025 Inman Innovator Award finalists

Inman unveils the finalists for its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry. Continue reading

StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn’t the issue

The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common. Continue reading

NYC broker fee bill goes into effect despite REBNY lawsuit

New York City’s broker fee bill went into effect on Wednesday, prohibiting property owners from passing broker fees onto renters. REBNY attempted to block the bill’s enforcement but failed. Continue reading