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Move controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2016

    Zillow trade-secret litigation

    Move and the National Association of Realtors pursued litigation against Zillow concerning alleged misuse of trade secrets after Zillow hired two former Move executives. Zillow paid $130 million to settle the dispute.

  2. 2002

    Homestore accounting and executive misconduct scandal

    During the dot-com period, Homestore executives were accused of falsifying revenue results and inflating earnings. The company restated its 2000 and 2001 financial reports, the SEC investigated, and several executives faced criminal proceedings. Stuart Wolff resigned as CEO in January 2002; his conviction was later overturned on appeal, followed by a later plea agreement.