CoStar debuts Citysnap search portal as Zillow rivalry continues
The Citysnap real estate search portal includes homes for sale and rent in New York City. It also represents the latest chapter in a rivalry between CoStar and Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
Take a look at what CoStar calls the empowering ‘Listing of the Future’
New feature set to provide more information about each individual property, including 3D tours, photos and the view out the window. ‘Getting on a prospect’s short list is very important’
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
Redfin-owned RentPath changes name to Rent., unveils new upgrades
Along with brand update, the online rental marketplace unveiled upgraded features for landlords, renters and property managers on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Jun 21
A full list of real estate companies making layoffs in 2022 and 2023
While real estate industry layoffs largely began with companies that provide mortgages and mortgage-related services, everyone from Adwerx to Zumper has been impacted by the downturn
by Matt Carter Jun 3
Is Microsoft gearing up to compete with Zillow for rental market share?
Company is hiring staffers in China for a ‘revolutionary’ real estate venture focused on improving the search for long-term rentals. Few other details are known
by Taylor Anderson May 19
Brokerages push back on NAR ad campaign targeting 'competitors'
The trade group highlighted its own members — including Zillow, Compass, Redfin, Homie, Opendoor and Offerpad — among those whom it's competing with for consumer mindshare
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
Fed decides the fate of the housing market: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed how the Fed's decision will impact the housing market, CoStar's plans for Homes.com and the TikTok-famous Marketeer of the Week
by Byron Lazine May 6
CoStar eyes 'ambitious' investment in residential following banner Q1
The commercial behemoth is ramping up spending by as much as $220M, with 'well over' 1,000 people overhauling its residential websites, CoStar CEO Andy Florance said during earnings call
by Matt Carter Apr 29
Inman Connect returns: Big parties, tech's reckoning and a Zillow pile-on
The informative and, at times, raucous event wrapped up this week after a two-year, pandemic-forced hiatus — and highlighted all the ways the real estate industry is still evolving
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 25
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider: Make no mistake, 'Zillow is a competitor'
Ryan Schneider said Zillow is competing with agents and lamented they're still writing checks to the company. 'It is a shame our industry let those companies get created,' Schneider said at ICNY
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
Susan Daimler at Inman Connect
Susan Daimler said Zillow is 'bullish on its partnership' with the agent community, and defended Zillow's model against criticism from rivals such as CoStar
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 19
Inman Connect turns 25: The top 20 moments of real estate's best bash
The event has come a long way since its beginnings in the woods of Sonoma County, California
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 18
CoStar CEO Andy Florance accused of bullying and brandishing gun on video call: Report
Dozens of current and former CoStar employees said CEO Andy Florance's heavy-handed management tactics, which includes publicly ridiculing staffers, made them fearful for their jobs
by Daniel Houston Apr 4
The safety tools every agent should know about in 2024
Agent safety is the one thing that the industry should never debate or dismiss in the midst of commission worries. These apps can help you stay safe in the field
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 1
Police investigating suspected arson at CoStar's headquarters
The Wednesday-evening incident, which reportedly involved two cars, comes as CoStar faces criticism from ex-employees and as it pushes further into the residential sector
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 25