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
Homes.com just signed up thousands of agents, sold scores of 'boosted' listings
CoStar reported net profit of $6.2M in Q2, down from $19M in Q2 2024
by Taylor Anderson Jul 22
Baird & Warner to unveil first rebrand in nearly 40 years
This refreshed brand identity includes a modernized look, comprehensive digital marketing platform and an expanded photography package for agents
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 30
With Matterport buy, CoStar makes it a ground game
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Homes.com's $2B investment in 3D tech indicates the ground assault has started, as it looks to absorb terabytes of property meta-data upstream into its products and marketing campaigns
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 23
Matterport calculates square feet, labels rooms with latest AI update
The feature is in beta mode and, upon formal rollout, will allow agents instant access to room dimensions and total square footage by room and floor, according to an announcement Tuesday
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 26
Matterport posts Q3 revenue gains while narrowing its losses
The virtual tour software company posted $38M in revenue, up from $28.4M in Q2, avoiding headwinds that have ensnared others in the real estate space, according to earnings on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
Matterport continues its expansion by acquiring VHT Studios
Company says purchase will help it ‘expand further into the real estate industry,’ as it specializes in providing brokers and agents with high-quality photography and other marketing services
by Taylor Anderson Jul 8
Court orders new trial in Zillow-VHT listing photo saga
After nearly 6 years, court will decide whether real estate behemoth willfully infringed on thousands of photos
Zillow copyright fight could be headed to US Supreme Court
The lawsuit between VHT Studios and Zillow dates back to 2015 and includes allegations that the online portal wrongly used thousands of photos
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 14
ListVR iPhone app offers a new way to create 360-degree tours
App connects to camera through bluetooth for a simple user experience
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 12
VHT Studios buys Florida competitor, Inviso USA
The acquisition pools the resources of the two largest real estate-focused photographer networks in the Sunshine State
by Gill South May 2
Fannie Mae teams with VHT Studios to provide photos for foreclosed listings
VHT Studios will provide 25 photos and virtual staging for each of Fannie Mae's HomePath foreclosed properties
by Marian McPherson Mar 15
How virtual staging sells properties stuck on the market
A digital reimagining of two long-ignored properties helped a Miami agent attract online interest
by Gill South Jun 8
VHT Studios launches virtual staging suite
The real estate photography company offers four new tools for listing images
by Marian McPherson Oct 18
Chicago Blackhawks stars make major real estate moves in same week
Captain Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane announce big home decisions
by Kimberly Manning Jul 15