Zillow images may create significant security concerns for homeowners.
The case involving Nancy Guthrie has attracted significant national interest. Personally, when the kidnapping charges surfaced, I found myself wondering about how easy it is to locate someone’s home address or cell phone number using a people search site. Turns out, it takes about 30 seconds. After that, I decided to check out her home […]
September housing market shows unexpected strength, according to Zillow
Real Estate Activity Remains Strong in September September usually signals a slowdown in real estate, but this year was different. Activity stayed “unseasonably strong,” largely fueled by lower mortgage rates and a robust stock market, according to a report from Zillow. New listings in September saw a 3% rise compared to the same month last […]
Five states take legal action against Zillow and Redfin for violating antitrust laws.
On Wednesday, five states filed a lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin, claiming that the two online real estate platforms breached federal antitrust laws, impacting competition in the market. Attorneys general from Virginia, Washington, Arizona, Connecticut, and New York initiated a joint lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The suit […]
New York and four other states file a lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin concerning rental listings agreement
Zillow and Redfin Face Lawsuit Over Antitrust Allegations On Wednesday, five states filed a lawsuit against Zillow Group and Redfin, claiming the companies conspired to hinder competition on online rental listings. This stems from a reported agreement where Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to halt its Apartment Ads. Attorneys General from Virginia, Arizona, Connecticut, New […]
Executives from Circle Internet, Zillow, Applovin, and others recently sold the most stocks
Recent Insider Stock Sales Highlight Industry Trends Last week saw significant stock sales from companies like Circle Internet Group and Zillow Group, drawing attention from traders. They’re often keen to analyze these activities for insights into potential company troubles, but the motivations behind these sales can differ quite a bit. VerityData tracks these transactions, which […]
Zillow faces federal copyright lawsuit for reportedly taking 47,000 property photos without permission.
Costar, known for its platforms Homes.com and Apartments.com, is taking legal action against Zillow. The company asserts that Zillow has misappropriated numerous copyrighted images to bolster its operations. In legal filings made this week in the Southern District of New York, Costar contends that “Zillow is attempting to address a pervasive and systematic violation of […]
Housing shortage in the US reached an all-time high of 4.7 million units, according to Zillow
The U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage, currently estimated at 4.7 million homes, exacerbating the affordable housing crisis that is pushing families away from their dreams of homeownership. Latest analysis from Zillow indicates this deficit rose by 159,000 homes in 2023, despite a notable increase in construction over the last five years. This rise […]
Purchasing a home? You’ll require a $17K salary increase, Zillow reports.
In 2020, households with median incomes could typically afford a home in the U.S., but now they’re facing a daunting challenge. Nowadays, it turns out they need an additional $17,670 to do so, according to analysis from Zillow. Currently, the average home price sits at around $367,969, which translates to a required salary of nearly […]
Compass files lawsuit against Zillow for claimed control over real estate listings.
Experts believe that the U.S. real estate landscape is on the verge of significant change in the coming months. One of the major residential real estate firms in the United States is taking legal action against Zillow concerning issues of “consumer choice.” On Monday, Compass, a real estate brokerage, submitted a 60-page complaint in Manhattan […]
Compass files a lawsuit against Zillow, claiming it has a monopoly on home listings.
Compass Takes Legal Action Against Zillow Real estate company Compass has initiated a lawsuit against Zillow, challenging their policy that bans private housing listings. In documents submitted to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Compass claims that “Zillow has resorted to anti-competitive practices to safeguard its monopoly and revenues, which […]