CoStar says Zillow copyright infringement now tops 53,000 photos

CoStar says Zillow copyright infringement now tops 53,000 photos

Originally filed in late July,  CoStar’s lawsuit accuses Zillow of “rampant” copyright infringement of listing photos. The complaint claims that Zillow’s unauthorized use of CoStar images amounts to one of the largest... Read more »
CoStar pushes back on activist investors’ reporting criticism

CoStar pushes back on activist investors’ reporting criticism

CoStar responded Wednesday by calling the allegations “highly misleading” and questioned D.E. Shaw’s motivations, noting the investor holds significant stakes in direct competitors. “If D. E. Shaw is worried about transparency, it... Read more »
More activist investors push CoStar to exit Homes.com business

More activist investors push CoStar to exit Homes.com business

“Under the leadership of CEO Andy Florance, CoStar has continued to dedicate disproportionate attention and resources to its unprofitable Homes.com business. This continued investment, despite repeated failures to meet projections, has eroded... Read more »
CoStar faces renewed activist pressure over Homes.com strategy

CoStar faces renewed activist pressure over Homes.com strategy

Roughly a year after calling on CoStar Group to embark on a journey of “meaningful self-help,” the firm’s activist investors at Third Point Investors Ltd are back again pushing the Andy Florance-helmed... Read more »