"HotPads is a map-based rentals and also realty marketplace. Introduced in November 2005, the site enables users to search for real estate making use of an interactive map. Listings are presented at their addresses, allowing users to carry out a location-based search. Via the graphical user interface, customers click individual home listings depicted by color-coded building symbols.

In 2012, HotPads.com was gotten by Zillow for $16 Million.

In August 2014, HotPads launched an updated variation of the site."