Realtor.com meets 'homebuyers wherever they are' with ChatGPT integration
Realtor.com's ChatGPT integration gives buyers affordability and neighborhood insights
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
Realtor.com CEO talks ‘serious competitors,’ says 'quality is really what we're interested in'
In the first of a two-part exclusive interview with Inman, a general in the portal wars breaks down what the public (and the media) get wrong about the leading residential search platforms
by Taylor Anderson Nov 20
Realtor.com parent goes after its own virtual tour target amid battle with CoStar
REA Group, owned by News Corp and a 20% stakeholder in Realtor.com, has acquired 3D tour technology company Planitar, echoing the 2024 sale of Matteport to Homes.com parent CoStar
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 28
Realtor.com CEO is ready to 'turn off' Clear Cooperation debate
At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it's time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving consumers' main challenge — affordability
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
CoStar Group to acquire REA Group competitor Domain for $1.9B
2 months after purchasing a 17% stake in the firm, CoStar Group has reached an acquisition deal of $1.9B. The bid still faces approval from Domain shareholders and Australian officials
by Marian McPherson May 9
Realtor.com parent Move raises quarterly revenue amid headwinds
Move Inc. grew revenue for the second-consecutive quarter, despite declines in lead volume and suppressed web and mobile traffic at Realtor.com, earnings data released Thursday shows
by Marian McPherson May 8
CoStar makes 'best and final' $1.8B offer for REA Group rival
CoStar Group is one step closer to purchasing Australia's 2nd-largest real estate classifieds firm, Domain. Founder and CEO Andy Florance spent several days in Sydney with Domain's owners
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
CoStar advances talks to purchase REA Group competitor Domain
CoStar Group and Nine Entertainment have reportedly begun negotiating the acquisition of Domain, 2nd largest real estate classifieds firm in Australia behind News Corp-owned REA Group
by Marian McPherson Mar 20
News Corp CEO unfazed by CoStar's bid to buy REA competitor
CEO Robert Thomson said he's unbothered by CoStar's push to enter Australia, touting his company's media portfolio as a major advantage in pushing traffic to portals
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
CoStar makes bid to buy REA Group classifieds rival in Australia
CoStar is eying Australian real estate classifieds firm Domain for a rumored $2.7B. The purchase would put it toe-to-toe with News Corp, which owns REA Group, Australia’s largest classifieds firm
by Marian McPherson Feb 20
Realtor.com parent Move posts first revenue bump in 10 quarters
Realtor.com parent company Move’s revenues grew 2% YOY to $130M in Q2. However, market headwinds are still suppressing lead volume and traffic growth
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
Realtor.com parent Move sees revenue inch down in Q3
Move's overall revenue dipped 1% between July and September, while revenue from its real estate business — including Realtor.com — dropped 4%, according to Q3 earnings data released Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 7
Rupert Murdoch's REA Group calls it quits on Rightmove acquisition
News Corp.-subsidiary REA Group announced on Monday it had given up on its quest to purchase Rightmove after its fourth offer of $8.3B was rejected by the UK portal's board of directors
by Marian McPherson Sep 30
Murdoch's REA Group makes another bid for UK's Rightmove
Sydney-based News Corp subsidiary REA Group has made a third bid for UK portal Rightmove. The company offered $8.1B for Rightmove on Monday — a 10% increase from its first offer
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
UK portal Rightmove rejects bid from Rupert Murdoch's REA Group
UK portal Rightmove's board of directors has unanimously rejected News Corp subsidiary REA Group's $7.32B acquisition bid, saying it 'fundamentally undervalues' the company's prospects
by Marian McPherson Sep 11