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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) 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.
Zillow (NYSE: Z) launched Zillow AI mode on March 25, 2026, a beta AI experience that connects live for-sale and rental listings with guided, actionable steps like scheduling tours and connecting with agents.
The feature personalizes search, answers affordability and neighborhood questions, and uses Zillow data, custom models and a Fair Housing Classifier. Zillow plans broader rollout through 2026.
Zillow Group (Nasdaq: Z) will host an AI Summit for Investors on March 24, 2026 to showcase its AI-native housing platform and product strategy. The company reaffirmed Q1 and full-year 2026 outlooks and disclosed mid-cycle targets: $5B revenue, 45% Adjusted EBITDA margin, 25% net income margin.
Q1 2026 guidance: $700M–$710M revenue and $160M–$175M Adjusted EBITDA. Full-year 2026 expects mid-teens revenue growth and ~30% Rentals growth.
Zillow Group (Nasdaq: Z) hosted an AI Summit for Investors on March 24, 2026, outlining its AI-native housing platform strategy connecting discovery, touring, financing and closing.
The company reaffirmed Q1 2026 revenue guidance of $700–$710 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $160–$175 million, full-year mid-teens revenue growth, ~30% Rentals growth, and new mid-cycle targets: $5B revenue, 45% Adjusted EBITDA margin, and 25% net income margin.
Zillow (NYSE: Z) research finds buyers pay premiums for lifestyle-driven amenities and move-in-ready finishes. Features such as a private dock (+5.4%), quartzite countertops (+5.3%), and outdoor kitchens (+4.4%) correlate with higher sale prices. Turnkey homes sell ~2.9% higher while fixer-uppers sell ~14% less. Listings emphasizing customization, high-resolution photos, virtual tours and optimal timing (late May listing ~+1.7%) can help sellers capture these premiums.
Key takeaways: highlight sought features, avoid last-minute renovations, and leverage digital listing tools to maximize price.
Zillow (NYSE: Z) announced a multiyear partnership with Major League Baseball on March 23, 2026, becoming MLB's official real estate and home rentals marketplace partner. The agreement covers the full season, postseason, national broadcasting, streaming, digital and in‑stadium activations, plus event sponsorships like All‑Star Week.
The collaboration links Zillow's 2026 brand platform "Someday starts today" to MLB moments, aiming to position Zillow across broadcasts, ballparks and MLB media to reach renters, buyers and sellers nationwide.