Welcome to our dedicated page for Zillow Group news (Ticker: ZG), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Zillow Group stock.
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) generates a steady flow of real estate news and housing research tied to its role as an Internet-based real estate company. Its releases highlight how buyers, sellers and renters use Zillow’s platforms, and how affordability, mortgage rates and inventory shape housing decisions across major U.S. metropolitan areas.
Recent company news has covered topics such as forecasts of where typical mortgage payments are expected to be affordable, rankings of the "hottest" housing markets based on competition and home value trends, and monthly market reports that summarize shifts in listings, price cuts and buyer leverage. Zillow Group also publishes analyses of specific events, such as the impact of wildfires on housing value, inventory and rents in affected areas.
Beyond market conditions, Zillow Group’s news stream includes insights from its Consumer Housing Trends Report, which describes how buyers and sellers choose real estate agents and how online research shapes those relationships. The annual Zillow Zeitgeist report examines how people search for homes on Zillow, surfacing popular features, amenities and lifestyle preferences.
Investors and real estate professionals following ZG news can use this page to read company-authored perspectives on affordability, mortgage shopping behavior, rental and for-sale market dynamics, and the performance of different regions and city types. Because these updates draw on Zillow’s own data and tools, they offer a window into both consumer behavior on the platform and broader housing market patterns.
Zillow (ZG) released its 2026 Home Trends Report on Oct. 15, 2025, analyzing millions of for-sale listings to identify rising design and safety features.
Key findings: color-drenched rooms mentions jumped 149%; reading nooks +48%; flood protection mentions +64% and elevated homes +26%; zero-energy-ready homes +70%; whole-home batteries +40%; EV charging +25%; wellness features +33%; spa bathrooms +22%; golf simulators and pickleball courts +25% each. Declines include juice stations -19% and marble sinks -15%.
Zillow (NYSE:ZG) and Esusu announced a partnership to expand rent payment reporting nationwide on Oct. 14, 2025. Beginning in November, any renter can have on-time rent payments reported to major credit bureaus for $20 per year after verifying lease details and payment method.
Zillow previously reported payments for more than 141,000 renters after launching free reporting in early 2024; Esusu reports an average +45 point credit-score gain and its users have unlocked over $30 billion in mortgages.
Zillow (NYSE:ZG) and Housing Connector announced they have helped 10,000 people secure stable housing through a national public‑private partnership using Zillow rentals technology and Housing Connector's platform.
The program now operates in 8 markets across 7 states and plans to expand to 15 markets and 30,000 people over the next three years. The partners cite an average annual cost of $1,000 per household versus an estimated $40,000 annual public system cost per unhoused individual.
Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z) will release third-quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. The company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss results the same day at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET. A live webcast link and recorded replay will be posted on Zillow Group's Investor Relations website. Investors are asked to register for the live event at the provided registration link. Additional investor materials and financials will be available on the company's investor relations pages.
Zillow (NASDAQ: ZG) launched the first real estate app inside ChatGPT on October 6, 2025, letting users query listings, financing and housing insights via conversational AI.
The app delivers real-time listings with photos, maps, pricing and broker/MLS attribution, supports rentals and homes for sale, and links users back to Zillow to schedule tours, connect with an agent or explore financing. Zillow said the integration builds on its AI investments and an OpenAI partnership. Zillow plans future enhancements including new-construction listings and immersive 3D tours.
Zillow (NYSE:ZG) has achieved a significant milestone with its Zillow Showcase℠ listing marketing platform, securing over 50 brokerage and franchisor partnerships since its 2023 launch. The platform has demonstrated impressive performance metrics, with agents using Showcase on majority of listings winning 30% more listings than their peers.
Notable partnerships include industry leaders like Howard Hanna, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and The Agency. Showcase listings have shown remarkable engagement metrics, generating 79% more page views, 76% more saves, and 91% more shares compared to non-Showcase listings. The platform is strategically limited to 10% of listings per market to maintain its premium status.
Zillow (NYSE:ZG) reports a significant shift in the housing market dynamics for August 2025, with new listings hitting a record low. The market shows signs of balancing between buyers and sellers, with home value appreciation flattening to 0% year-over-year. While total inventory is up 15.3% year-over-year, it decreased 1.3% month-over-month due to sellers' retreat.
The typical home now takes 27 days to sell, a week longer than last year. Price cuts have moderated to 26% of listings, down from July's peak of 27%. Regional variations are stark, with the South becoming more buyer-friendly while the Northeast and San Francisco Bay Area remain seller-friendly markets.
The report highlights significant regional differences, with markets like Miami, Tampa, and Austin offering more inventory than pre-pandemic levels, while areas like Buffalo, Hartford, and San Francisco maintain strong seller advantages due to limited supply.Zillow (NYSE:ZG) has launched an AI-powered Virtual Staging feature integrated into Zillow Showcase, its premium listing platform. The new technology allows home shoppers to instantly visualize rooms in different design styles through an interactive interface. Virtual Staging represents the first major integration from Zillow's October 2024 acquisition of Virtual Staging AI (VSAI).
The feature demonstrates significant business impact, as Showcase agents win 30% more listings than non-Showcase agents, and Showcase listings sell for an average of $7,000 more than comparable non-Showcase properties. This launch follows Zillow's Summer introduction of SkyTour, an interactive aerial view feature, marking continued innovation in the digital home shopping experience.
Zillow (NYSE:ZG) reports that the U.S. housing market has reached a record value of $55.1 trillion, marking a substantial $20 trillion increase since 2020. Despite high costs cooling buyer demand, the market gained $862 billion in the past year.
The geographic landscape of housing wealth is shifting significantly, with New York leading gains at $216 billion, while traditional growth markets experienced declines, including Florida (-$109 billion) and California (-$106 billion). Nine metro areas now exceed $1 trillion in housing wealth, collectively representing 31.9% of the national total.
New construction has contributed $2.5 trillion to housing value since early 2020, with states like Utah (23%), Texas (22%), and Idaho (22%) seeing the largest share of gains from new development.
Zillow (NYSE:Z) released a new analysis revealing that attending a wedding and bachelor/bachelorette party costs approximately $2,010, nearly equivalent to the typical U.S. monthly rent of $2,072. The study found that 45% of Gen Z and millennials have made housing sacrifices to afford wedding events.
Key findings show that 59% of Gen Z and millennials attended at least one wedding last year, with 28% attending two or more. Common housing trade-offs include choosing smaller homes (15%) and living with roommates (11%). Notably, 25% have declined wedding invitations due to costs.
The report also highlights that a record 36% of rentals offered concessions in July 2025, providing opportunities for renters to balance celebration costs with housing expenses.