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Zillow Group reports on a real estate technology platform that connects consumers with homes, rentals, real estate agents, loan officers and housing providers. Company updates commonly cover financial results across residential, rentals, mortgages and for-sale activity, along with products such as Zillow Showcase, Zillow Home Loans, Zillow Rentals, Zillow New Construction, ShowingTime, dotloop and agent software tools.
News also includes Zillow housing-market research, including home value, rent, inventory, affordability and buyer-engagement data. Other recurring themes include pre-market listing products such as Zillow Preview, brokerage participation, marketplace transparency, AI-enabled search tools and services for renters, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals.
Zillow (NYSE: Z) and Realtor.com announced a collaboration to share Preview listings across both platforms starting summer 2026, extending pre-market visibility to buyers nationwide except New York City.
Preview listings are clearly labeled, receive enhanced placement, are free to sellers/agents through enrolled brokerages, and include revenue-share opportunities for listing agents when qualified connections close.
Z (Zillow) analysis shows the U.S. housing market running on two tracks: highly desirable homes sell very quickly while other listings linger. Nationally, 18.5% of homes went pending within seven days (Feb 2026) and 44.3% of those sold above list, versus 17.1% for all homes. In March 2026, the typical sold home went pending in 19 days while the median active listing age was 56 days.
Zillow (NYSE:Z) reports that U.S. typical asking rent was $1,910 in March, up 1.8% year-over-year — the slowest annual pace since 2020. Income growth now outpaces rent increases, putting about $193 a month (roughly $2,318 a year) back into the typical renter's pocket.
Single-family rents rose 2.5% (a series low), concessions appear on 39.8% of listings, and metros like Austin, Tampa and Denver show the largest annual renter savings.
Zillow (NYSE: Z) launched the Zillow Buzz Index (ZBI) to quantify how design details and architectural styles boost daily buyer engagement on its site. ZBI shows exposed beams lead with a ~19.7% boost; Victorian homes ~19.3%; several features and styles raise engagement by >10%. Zillow cites 235 million monthly unique users, linking higher views and saves to faster pending times and greater likelihood of selling above list price.
Z (Zillow) analysis finds that 7.6% of U.S. for-sale shoppers also browse rentals, creating a cohort called “dual shoppers.” Dual shoppers most often look at three-bedroom homes and face a median $415 monthly owning-versus-renting gap.
Dual shopping is concentrated in high-cost metros (Los Angeles 12.0%, San Diego 10.8%, San Francisco 10.1%, San Jose gap $3,438), while more affordable metros show lower shares (Hartford 4.2%). Zillow cites BuyAbility and rent-calculator tools and new AI mode to help compare options.
Zillow (NYSE: Z) announced that a new wave of 28 brokerages has joined Zillow Preview, bringing total participating brokerages and franchisors to nearly 60 as of April 10, 2026. Zillow Preview makes pre-market listings publicly visible on Zillow and Trulia, offers elevated placement and email alerts, and cites 235 million average monthly unique users and a claim that 70% of buyers start their search online.
The feature lets buyers view and connect without brokerage lock‑in, allows listing agents to control display options, and may pay listing agents a portion of Zillow revenue when transactions close with Zillow Preferred agents.
Zillow Group (Nasdaq: Z) will release first-quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after market close. A live webcast and conference call are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET the same day.
According to the company, links to the live webcast and recorded replay will be available on its Investor Relations website, and registration is required to join the live event.
Zillow (NYSE: Z) reported the U.S. housing market accelerated in March despite rising mortgage rates. Newly pending listings totaled 281,546, up 4.6% YoY and 29.8% MoM, while the Zillow Home Value Index rose 0.6% MoM and typical U.S. home value was $365,545.
Mortgage rates climbed from 5.98% in late February to 6.38% in late March, pushing the typical mortgage payment up and trimming affordability gains as inventory increased.
Zillow (Z) names Jacksonville the best market for first-time buyers in spring 2026, followed by Birmingham, San Antonio, Atlanta and Houston. Six of the top 10 markets are in the Sun Belt, where recovering inventory and relative affordability improve access for first-time buyers.
Across top-ranked metros, up to 68% of listings are affordable to a median-income household; overall inventory remains about 20% below pre-pandemic norms, and rent burdens vary widely by market.
Zillow (NYSE:Z) announced rapid uptake of Zillow Preview on March 25, 2026: 24 additional brokerages signed to display pre-market listings publicly on Zillow and Trulia, joining initial partners including Keller Williams and REMAX. Preview listings get elevated search placement and saved-home alerts and tap Zillow's 235 million average monthly unique users. Some Preview-sourced buyer closings can generate a revenue share paid by Zillow at no added cost to consumers or agents. Brokerages must follow local MLS rules; public listings are expected next month.