Zillow “Knows Its Role” In The Real Estate Industry: Jun Choo

Zillow “Knows Its Role” In The Real Estate Industry: Jun Choo

Zillow is finally on the other side of a nearly yearlong legal battle with Compass over its Listing Access Standards, which Compass claimed were anticompetitive and violated federal antitrust rules. Both companies... Read more »
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 »
Private listings vs MLS exposure, a Compass response to Keller

Private listings vs MLS exposure, a Compass response to Keller

Gary Keller is one of the most consequential figures in the history of residential real estate. In nearly five decades, few people have done more to educate, elevate and safeguard the well-being... Read more »

HannaList adds fuel to the escalating private listings war

The private listings debate just got louder. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has launched HannaList, an internal listing network that allows Howard Hanna agents to share listings exclusively with Howard Hanna buyer... Read more »

More states move to limit private listings, Illinois and Hawaii step in

Two more states — Illinois and Hawaii — have now joined the push to restrict private residential listings, signaling that Wisconsin’s newly enacted transparency law and Washington’s advancing legislation are just the... Read more »
Zillow Moves To Quash Flex Class-Action Lawsuit

Zillow Moves To Quash Flex Class-Action Lawsuit

In the motion to dismiss, Zillow claimed the plaintiffs failed to provide proof of consumer deception, inflated commission costs or that Flex agents forced buyers to get Zillow Home Loans. Zillow has... Read more »
Zillow seeks dismissal of consolidated RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

Zillow seeks dismissal of consolidated RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

The Armstrong suit, which was first filed in early November, contained similar allegations, claiming that Zillow pressures agents in its Premier Agent and Flex lead programs to steer buyers to Zillow Home... Read more »
Rampant post-fire price gouging went unpunished, report alleges

Rampant post-fire price gouging went unpunished, report alleges

When the Palisades and Eaton fires displaced thousands of tenants last year, landlords across L.A. jacked up rental prices while the flames were still burning. Officials were quick to respond, vowing crackdowns... Read more »
Judge Orders Zillow And Redfin To Provide Docs In Antitrust Case

Judge Orders Zillow And Redfin To Provide Docs In Antitrust Case

A legal filing submitted last week requests a number of communications between Zillow and Redfin employees related to the firms’ rental syndication agreement. It looks like portals Zillow and Redfin will have... Read more »
Zillow workforce reduced by 3% amid annual performance reviews

Zillow workforce reduced by 3% amid annual performance reviews

According to the company, these were “performance-related cuts,” and Zillow noted that it has numerous job openings currently posted, adding that the terminations were not part of any cost-cutting measures or company... Read more »