CoStar says Zillow continues using its copyrighted rental images
'Zillow has the tools to stop; it is simply choosing not to,' CoStar says in amended complaint over alleged copyright infringement
by Taylor Anderson Mar 27
The top 10 moments that rocked the portal world in 2025
Mergers and acquisitions, antitrust lawsuits, listing bans and the potential entry of a new portal competitor ruled 2025. Here's a look back at the top moments
by Marian McPherson Dec 31
It looks like the CoStar-Zillow legal battle is changing venues
CoStar agreed in a new legal filing that moving the copyright lawsuit from New York to Washington state would likely make proceedings more efficient for all parties
Zillow says CoStar uses litigation 'playbook' to 'attack' competitors
In a motion to transfer the copyright infringement lawsuit from New York to Washington, Zillow criticized CoStar's legal tactics and its numerous press releases regarding ongoing cases
zillow private listing ban
CEO Jeremy Wacksman told Inman the portal is focused on 'ourselves and what we can control.' Zillow also said Thursday that 80% of home transactions involve one of its products
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
CoStar CEO Andy Florance says in earnings call Zillow is 'under siege'
CoStar Group released its Q3 earnings on Tuesday. Florance used the opportunity to deliver harsh criticism of rival Zillow, and outlined his competitive plan
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
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
by Taylor Anderson Oct 21
Zillow removes Matterport 3D home tours from its sites
The portal was notifying agents Monday that CoStar declined to renew Matterport's API agreement with Zillow, leading the portal to remove Matterport 3D tours from its site
by Marian McPherson Oct 20
Zillow may be surrounded, but it's not checkmate just yet
Zillow has had a difficult month, with lawmakers and rivals filing lawsuits that could upend the portal's business. But experts say the pressure likely won't be the end of Zillow
by Marian McPherson Oct 13
CoStar says Zillow 'always ready to play the victim' in latest response
CoStar Group has filed an opposition letter in response to Zillow signaling its forthcoming filing of a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit over CoStar-copyrighted images
Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit
Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting 'to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Andy Florance speaking on stage at Inman Connect
In an 'update' Tuesday, CoStar accused Zillow of using thousands more watermarked photos since a legal battle began in July
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman CoStar CEO Andy Florance
Homes.com parent CoStar sued Zillow in July over what it described as 'systematic infringement' of copyrighted images. Zillow has yet to formally respond, but has started taking the images down
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 4
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman CoStar CEO Andy Florance
Costar, parent company of Homes.com, says Zillow is displaying thousands of images that are CoStar property — an act described in the complaint as 'willful, mass infringement'
Zillow Gone Wild gets hit with $300K copyright infringement suit
Washington photographer said Zillow Gone Wild used her photo without permission in 2022. After attempts to negotiate payment of roughly $30K, she's now suing for a max judgment of $300K
by Marian McPherson Aug 5