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In a move that strengthens its footprint in European real estate markets, CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) announced an investment in Wikicasa, Italy's agent-backed real estate marketplace, acquiring an approximately 30% stake. The investment is part of CoStar's strategy to expand beyond the U.S. and build a digital presence in key European property markets, according to an official statement.
Wikicasa is a digital real estate platform backed by major Italian brokerage firms including Tecnocasa Group, Gabetti Group, and RE/MAX Italia, giving it a large base of agents and users. The move comes as U.S. new home sales slipped to 0.58 million units in May, missing forecasts, highlighting headwinds in the domestic market that may encourage international diversification.
CSGP shares closed at $28.32 on June 30, 2026, off a session low of $28.18 and near the high of $29.26. Investors are watching for further details on the acquisition, along with the recently released U.S. bank stress test results, which could impact the mortgage finance sector. Upcoming earnings from CoStar will be key for clarity on the expected returns from this investment.
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