CoStar restricts Matterport tours, leading Zillow to remove them. Disputes arise over data usage, copyright, and competition, impacting real estate listings and 3D technology accessibility. CoStar sued Zillow.
Zillow and NAR win lawsuit against REX, affirming transparency in real estate. Court upholds ruling that they didn't conspire to hide non-MLS listings. Questions about competition remain.
CoStar accuses Zillow of continuing to use copyrighted images despite a lawsuit. The dispute involves thousands of watermarked photos allegedly used without permission on Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com.
Zillow and Redfin face a lawsuit over their rental listings partnership, accused of anticompetitive practices and raising prices for property managers and renters. FTC also filed claim.
Zillow faces legal challenges from Compass regarding listing restrictions and CoStar over copyright infringement. Disputes involve Anywhere acquisition, Reffkin deposition, and photo usage. Copyright claims also by CoStar.
Zillow is facing a lawsuit from CoStar over alleged copyright infringement of watermarked images used on Zillow, Trulia, HotPads, Redfin, and Realtor.com. CoStar CEO accuses Zillow of benefiting from CoStar's investments.
Discussion on MLS, Zillow, and competitive real estate listing strategies. Explores data monetization, exclusive listings, and the balance between brokerage innovation and market reach. Also discuss Fair housing concerns.
Assumable home loans offer buyers sub-4% rates, a powerful option often overlooked. With 20-25% of US mortgages assumable (FHA, VA, USDA), it's a win-win for buyers, sellers and lenders amidst market gridlock.
NAR retracts the rule recommending separate MLS/non-MLS listings, aiming for a seamless home search experience. This ends a long-standing controversial policy, addressing outdated marketing trends and past legal challenges.
Redfin reports loyalty transaction increase, agent growth, Zillow partnership for rental listings ($100M), and pending Rocket acquisition. Revenue and deals saw a decrease.
Zillow's mortgage revenue jumps 32% with its 'very application' experience. Traffic and visits also increased. Expansion of services simplifies buying, selling, and renting, boosting income and revenue.
Latest real estate tech: Reloq's AI RE-Engage, Zillow's Showcase insights, REDX Caller ID, and Place acquires Remine for expanded MLS services. Innovation driving the property sector.
There are a number of AI-powered tools being used to speed and automate various tasks in the real estate industry, from generating leads to analyzing the market to virtual staging.
"This award is yet another sign that the industry is ready for a technology-first brokerage platform that boosts agent productivity through automation," said Tamir Poleg, chairman and CEO of Real.
