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
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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
Supreme Court just might give REX another shot at NAR, Zillow
Attorneys for the defunct brokerage have petitioned the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether NAR's no-commingling rule could have violated antitrust law, even if optional
by Matt Carter Oct 14
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
Lingering questions, NAR opinion, new lawsuit: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 3
Attorneys general pile onto Zillow-Redfin following FTC rental suit
Just one day after the FTC sued over the $100M agreement between the 2 portal giants, a group of attorneys general from across the country filed its own lawsuit to block the deal
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
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Opinion
If you're dependent on Zillow for lead gen, it's time to build resilient funnels, own your data, and beef up your referral and content engines, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Oct 1
An image of the Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and the Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider in front of a wall of question marks to symbolize this Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ.
What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We've got the answers
by Christy Murdock Oct 1
FTC sues Zillow, Redfin over $100M rental syndication deal
The deal included Zillow paying Redfin $100M for the ability to host rental listings for buildings with over 25 units. The FTC called the deal an 'end run around competition'
by Taylor Anderson Sep 30
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
Here's the essential reading on the Compass-Anywhere deal
Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details to what it means for the future of real estate. And be sure to check back often for updates
by Christy Murdock Sep 26
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
The FTC and Department of Justice are expected to scrutinize the impacts of the deal — which would give the merged companies a combined market share of 18 percent
by Matt Carter Sep 22
Rocket, Mr. Cooper merger OK'd by Fannie and Freddie regulator
A green light from the Federal Housing Finance Agency and antitrust regulators sets the stage for a Sept. 3 vote by Mr. Cooper shareholders on $9.4B mega merger
by Matt Carter Aug 27
Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings
As Compass called NWMLS a 'monopoly' and said its policies amount to an anticompetitive boycott, NWMLS called the brokerage's arguments 'nonsensical'
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25