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Home sales rebound where supply has surgedMay 21, 2026 8:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) Southern markets with plenty of choices lead the U.S. in annual sales growthHome sales rose the most over the year in Austin, according to Zillow, where inventory is a nation-leading 52% above pre-pandemic averages. Homes are typically selling after 17 days — roughly in line with pre-pandemic norms. Inventory has fully recovered in 19 major metros — concentrated in the South and West — where sales growth is strongest.SEATTLE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The spring housing market is warming up fastest in places where buyers finally have options to choose from, according to a new analysis by Zillow®. The trend could help explain why sales still trail pre-pandemic norms, even as individual listings sell at similar speeds.  Austin leads all major metros in both annual sales growth (20%) and inventory added over pre-pandemic norms (52%). Among the top-10 markets for year-over-year sales growth, six have more inventory than before the pandemic. "After years of low supply, markets with restocked shelves are seeing relatively stronger sales growth," said Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy. "Construction boomed across the Sun Belt, and we saw activity slow in many markets as they went through a transition period. Those same markets are now coming out the other side as incomes are more in line with prices. Having more homes on the market is helping the market function again."Buyers' dollars go further in this housing market than they did last year; at the national level a typical monthly mortgage payment is 3.4% lower than April 2025. Sales are slightly higher nationwide, up 2.3% in April compared to last year. The rising costs of everything else are one limiting factor, straining budgets and pausing major purchases. Inventory is another. There were 3.7% more active listings in April compared to the year prior, but inventory remains 18.7% below historical norms. In areas that responded to the surge in demand by building additional housing, inventory has recovered faster. Housing inventory now exceeds pre-pandemic norms in 19 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros, with concentrations in the South and West. Now, those metros with the most restored inventory are generally where sales are trending up. "A lack of supply and stretched consumer budgets are contributing to lower sales volumes," Divounguy said. "The lack of inventory has prevented a larger price correction and limited improvements in affordability. And ultimately, shoppers can't buy what isn't for sale." Higher inventory tends to put downward pressure on prices. And where income growth has outpaced price growth in recent years, housing affordability has also improved most. Compared to a year ago, the typical monthly mortgage payment has fallen 9.8% in Austin, 7.4% in Dallas, 7% in Denver, 6.2% in Raleigh and 6% in San Antonio. The savings are large when compared to the rest of the country.Nationwide, the pace of home sales at the listing level is very close to pre-pandemic norms — the median age of inventory is one day less and listings that do go pending typically do so one day faster than in 2018-2019. The big differences are sales totals, inventory and new listings, which are down 18%, 19% and 16%, respectively, in April.Metro Area*Existing Home
Sales (Change
Since 2018-2019)Existing Home
Sales Change
Year over YearInventory
(Change Since
2018-2019)New Listings
(Change Since
2018-2019)Typical Monthly
Mortgage Payment
(YoY Change)**United States-17.7 %2.3 %-18.7 %-16.3 %-3.4 %New York, NY-27.3 %-8.7 %-48.5 %-35.5 %0.0 %Los Angeles, CA-25.5 %-1.9 %-11.7 %-19.3 %-4.0 %Chicago, IL-23.4 %10.1 %-54.5 %-38.3 %0.1 %Dallas, TX-10.2 %8.6 %11.9 %-7.5 %-7.4 %Houston, TX-13.4 %3.3 %18.5 %-5.6 %-5.9 %Washington, DC-19.7 %2.8 %-28.4 %-18.8 %-4.5 %Philadelphia, PA-24.8 %-7.7 %-45.4 %-24.4 %-1.5 %Miami, FL-19.7 %6.6 %-8.1 %-17.7 %-7.3 %Atlanta, GA-28.8 %-4.5 %8.1 %-16.0 %-6.2 %Boston, MA-16.3 %-2.3 %-18.6 %-11.0 %-2.6 %Phoenix, AZ-28.1 %6.1 %-5.6 %-14.5 %-5.7 %San Francisco, CA-14.7 %7.2 %6.6 %-10.2 %-5.4 %Riverside, CA-33.7 %-3.6 %-20.6 %-25.5 %-5.1 %Detroit, MI-21.5 %-5.4 %-21.0 %-23.1 %-1.1 %Seattle, WA-31.9 %-6.1 %15.1 %-4.6 %-5.8 %Minneapolis, MN-15.2 %1.1 %-12.9 %-11.8 %-2.0 %San Diego, CA-27.4 %-0.9 %-19.1 %-22.5 %-5.4 %Tampa, FL-23.4 %2.4 %15.6 %-8.8 %-7.6 %Denver, CO-14.6 %7.2 %26.1 %-8.0 %-7.0 %Baltimore, MD-13.3 %-0.2 %-42.6 %-25.7 %-3.2 %St. Louis, MO-17.6 %-2.3 %-46.0 %-23.4 %-1.3 %Orlando, FL-29.1 %1.0 %24.8 %-12.3 %-7.3 %Charlotte, NC-21.6 %-2.4 %28.0 %-0.4 %-4.5 %San Antonio, TX-18.6 %11.7 %32.7 %-4.2 %-6.0 %Portland, OR-22.0 %5.8 %-8.8 %-17.9 %-5.1 %Sacramento, CA-28.4 %3.9 %-16.2 %-20.6 %-5.8 %Pittsburgh, PA-22.0 %-8.3 %-37.4 %-12.7 %-3.0 %Cincinnati, OH-19.6 %-2.7 %-23.5 %-8.1 %-1.5 %Austin, TX-10.2 %20.0 %52.4 %-1.4 %-9.8 %Las Vegas, NV-32.8 %-5.0 %-9.5 %-25.2 %-6.5 %Kansas City, MO-11.1 %3.3 %-36.1 %-22.0 %-0.8 %Columbus, OH-13.8 %3.3 %-8.6 %-7.6 %-2.8 %Indianapolis, IN-14.9 %3.9 %3.6 %13.5 %-2.7 %Cleveland, OH-12.9 %4.0 %-52.3 %-27.6 %0.2 %San Jose, CA-17.0 %-3.2 %13.4 %-6.5 %-5.6 %Nashville, TN-2.3 %8.8 %22.7 %14.0 %-4.8 %Virginia Beach, VA-1.7 %-3.2 %-41.2 %-14.5 %-1.8 %Providence, RI-37.0 %-8.0 %-54.1 %-30.1 %-1.1 %Jacksonville, FL-19.5 %4.8 %2.8 %-17.7 %-5.8 %Milwaukee, WI-14.2 %14.4 %-27.9 %-11.1 %1.1 %Oklahoma City, OK-0.9 %3.9 %-4.4 %-10.5 %-2.9 %Raleigh, NC-21.5 %7.4 %22.3 %5.6 %-6.2 %Memphis, TN

17.1 %0.4 %-4.0 %Richmond, VA-5.9 %12.7 %-33.2 %-11.6 %-2.0 %Louisville, KY-16.4 %7.8 %-6.7 %2.4 %-1.9 %New Orleans, LA37.6 %12.7 %50.6 %28.1 %-1.5 %Salt Lake City, UT

10.7 %-11.5 %-2.6 %Hartford, CT-27.9 %-8.6 %-70.0 %-48.1 %0.9 %Buffalo, NY-34.7 %-6.8 %-40.8 %-21.5 %0.4 %Birmingham, AL-19.8 %-1.8 %-10.9 %-16.1 %-2.3 %
*Ordered by market size
**Assuming a 20% down payment, excluding estimates for taxes, insurance and maintenanceAbout Zillow Group:
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/home-sales-rebound-where-supply-has-surged-302778336.htmlSOURCE Zillow Original: Home sales rebound where supply has surged

Survey: While Some Brokers Push Private Listing Networks, Most Soon-to-Be Sellers Want their Homes Seen By Every BuyerMay 15, 2026 11:34 AM
PR Newswire (US) New Zillow poll finds sellers want pre-marketing to the broadest possible audience — at direct odds with a push by some brokers toward limited, private networks85% of soon-to-be sellers are more likely to hire an agent who can pre-market their home to the broadest online audience89% of Americans say real-time buyer demand signals would be valuable before selling their home61% of soon-to-be sellers believe broad online marketing produces better outcomes than a limited private networkSEATTLE, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some brokerages in the real estate industry are pitching sellers on private listings. Most sellers aren't buying it. A new Zillow survey conducted by The Harris Poll — released as some brokerages and MLSs move to build out private listing networks — finds that the consumers those networks are supposedly designed to serve want something else entirely.The pitch from private listing proponents is that keeping a home off the open market is simply "seller choice" — but when sellers are actually given that choice, they choose the opposite. Nearly two-thirds of soon-to-be sellers polled (61%) believe broad online exposure produces better outcomes than a limited private network.This debate has been playing out in agent pitches and listing agreements across the country for years as a few of the largest names in real estate have doubled down on marketing saying that keeping a home out of the public eye is a competitive advantage for sellers. The survey data adds a crucial dimension to that story: sellers, when given a chance to make an informed choice, disagree with this strategy.Not All Pre-Marketing Is the SameThe real debate isn't whether to pre-market a home — it's who gets to see it when you do. Private listing networks market homes exclusively to buyers working with the same brokerage as the seller, limiting competition to a fraction of the available buyer pool and potentially leaving money on the table for sellers. Despite the consumer harm, brokerages are motivated to push this model because it lets them collect commissions from both the seller and buyer or use the listings to recruit agents from other brokerages.By contrast, public pre-marketing introduces a home to the broadest possible audience before it goes live, giving sellers real-time demand signals they can actually use.When it came to pre-marketing, soon-to-be sellers expressed a clear preference:85% say they'd be more likely to hire an agent who can pre-market their home to the broadest online audience56% would want it to be visible online for all possible shoppers to see60% say real-time pre-market buyer data — views, saves and tour requests — would be extremely / very valuable when selling their home"When a seller hires an agent, they're placing enormous trust in that person to get them the best outcome," said Errol Samuelson, chief industry development officer at Zillow. "Pre-marketing to a closed network is not the same thing as pre-marketing so the broadest audience in the country can see it for free — and sellers know the difference. They're not asking for limited access. They're asking for reach. Zillow believes every seller deserves that visibility, and every agent deserves the tools to deliver it."Broad Benefits on Both Sides of the TransactionThe survey also found near-universal agreement among Americans about the benefits of pre-market exposure. A vast majority of Americans polled agree that early online exposure of a home to the broadest audience before it is officially listed for sale would help:Reach more buyers (84%)Sell a home faster (82%)Increase buyer competition (80%)Boost confidence in pricing strategy (78%)Strengthen their marketing strategy going in (76%)Demand for early access isn't limited to sellers. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (88%) expressed interest in viewing pre-marketed homes online if they were buying a home. Among buyers, the top perceived benefits of early listing visibility are more time to research the neighborhood (52%) and more time to get pre-qualified for financing (41%).Sellers Spoke. Zillow Listened.Sellers have made their choice clear about how they want to pre-market their home. That's why Zillow built Zillow Preview — and why its reach is about to grow significantly. Zillow and Realtor.com recently announced a collaboration to display Preview listings across both platforms simultaneously, meaning sellers can now reach the largest combined audience of home shoppers available anywhere online before their listing officially goes live.Where private networks limit who sees a home and when, and are designed as much to bring new clients to the brokerage as to sell homes, Zillow Preview is different. It's designed to give sellers and agents maximum early visibility, the real-time data to act on it, and the ability to work with the brokerage of their choice. It's a fundamentally different proposition. Pre-marketing done right isn't closed to a select few; it's open to the broadest possible audience.Survey methodologyThis survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Zillow from April 21-23, 2026, among 2,058 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among whom 211 have sold a home in the past two years (recent sellers) and 198 are currently listing/planning to list their home for sale in the next two years (soon-to-be sellers). The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.7 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. This credible interval will be wider among subsets of the surveyed population of interest. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact press@zillow.com. About Zillow Group: Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN) View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/survey-while-some-brokers-push-private-listing-networks-most-soon-to-be-sellers-want-their-homes-seen-by-every-buyer-302773700.htmlSOURCE Zillow Original: Survey: While Some Brokers Push Private Listing Networks, Most Soon-to-Be Sellers Want their Homes Seen By Every Buyer

Zillow Group Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsMay 6, 2026 4:05 PM
PR Newswire (US) SEATTLE, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG), which is transforming the way people buy, sell, rent and finance homes, today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Complete financial results for the first quarter and outlook for the second quarter and the full year of 2026 can be found in the shareholder letter on the Investor Relations section of Zillow Group's website at https://investors.zillowgroup.com/investors/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx. "Zillow's integrated platform is delivering meaningful value for buyers, sellers, renters and real estate professionals alike," said Zillow Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Wacksman. "We're embedding AI throughout the real estate experience in ways that make Zillow increasingly indispensable, and we're innovating with speed and intention. Zillow's strong Q1 results reflect the consistency of our execution, the strength of our brand, our audience engagement, and the durability of our multi-year strategy."Recent highlights include:Zillow Group reported strong first-quarter results.Q1 revenue was up 18% year over year to $708 million, near the high end of the company's outlook range. The residential real estate industry grew by 2% in Q1, according to NAR.1 The company estimates Q1 purchase mortgage origination volume for the industry declined approximately 1% year over year.For Sale revenue was up 12% year over year to $514 million in Q1.Residential revenue was up 8% year over year in Q1 to $450 million, benefiting from growth across Preferred, Zillow Showcase, the company's suite of agent software tools and the company's New Construction marketplace.Mortgages revenue increased 56% year over year to $64 million in Q1, primarily due to a 96% increase in purchase loan origination volume to $1.5 billion.Rentals revenue increased 42% year over year to $183 million in Q1, primarily driven by multifamily revenue growing 57% year over year.Net income was $46 million in Q1, and net income margin was 6%, a 520-basis-point increase year over year. Diluted net income per share was $0.19 compared to $0.03 in Q1 a year ago.Q1 Adjusted EBITDA was $182 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26%, flat year over year despite a 160-basis-point headwind from incremental legal expenses.2 Excluding $11 million of incremental year over year legal expenses, Adjusted EBITDA would have been $193 million in Q1, representing a 27% margin.Cash and investments3 at the end of Q1 were $788 million, down from $1.3 billion at the end of 2025. During Q1, the company repurchased 13.5 million shares for $626 million.Traffic to Zillow Group's mobile apps and sites in Q1 was down 3% year over year to 220 million average monthly unique users.4 Visits during Q1 were down 3% year over year to 2.3 billion. According to Comscore, which tracks growth trends across the category, average monthly unique visitors to Zillow Group's mobile apps and sites in Q1 were up 12% year over year to 127 million, and Zillow is the only large company in its category to increase the amount of the real estate audience it reached over the past six quarters.






1National Association of Realtors® existing homes sold during Q1 2026 multiplied by the average selling price per home for Q1 2026 compared with the same period in 20252Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures; they are not calculated or presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Please see the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below for more information about our presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the relevant period.3Cash and investments includes Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted cash and Short-term investments.4The company counts a unique user the first time an individual accesses one of the company's mobile apps using a mobile device during a calendar month and the first time an individual accesses one of the company's websites using a web browser during a calendar month. If an individual accesses the company's mobile apps using different mobile devices within a given month, the first instance of access by each such mobile device is counted as a separate unique user. If an individual accesses the company's websites using different web browsers within a given month, the first access by each such web browser is counted as a separate unique user.First-Quarter 2026 Financial HighlightsThe following table sets forth Zillow Group's financial highlights for the periods presented (in millions, except percentages, unaudited):
Three Months EndedMarch 31,
2025 to 2026% Change
2026
2025
Revenue:




For Sale revenue:




Residential$         450
$       417
8 %Mortgages64
41
56 %Total For Sale revenue514
458
12 %Rentals183
129
42 %Other11
11
— %Total revenue$         708
$       598
18 %Other Financial Data:




Gross profit$         519
$       459

Net income$           46
$           8

Diluted net income per share$        0.19
$      0.03

Net cash provided by operating activities$         200
$       104

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:(1)




Adjusted EBITDA$         182
$       153

Adjusted net income$         129
$       105

Diluted adjusted net income per share$        0.53
$      0.41

Adjusted free cash flow$         127
$         88

Percentage of Revenue:




Gross profit73 %
77 %

Net income6 %
1 %

Adjusted EBITDA(1)26 %
26 %

Adjusted net income(1)18 %
18 %



(1)These are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below for more information about our presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the relevant period.Conference Call and Webcast InformationZillow Group will host a live webcast to discuss these results today at 2 p.m. Pacific time (5 p.m. Eastern time). Please register for the live event at https://zillow-q1-26-financial-results.open-exchange.net/. A shareholder letter and link to both the live webcast and recorded replay of the call may be accessed in the Quarterly Results section of Zillow Group's Investor Relations website.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding the company's business strategies, the execution of those strategies, and their impact on consumers and real estate professionals. Statements containing words such as "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "predict," "will," "projections," "continue," "estimate," "outlook," "guidance," "would," "could," "strive" or similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made based on assumptions as of May 6, 2026, and although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee these results. Differences in Zillow Group's actual results from those described in these forward-looking statements may result from actions taken by Zillow Group as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Zillow Group's control.Factors that may contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the health and stability of the economy and United States residential real estate industry, including changes in inflationary conditions, interest rates, housing availability and affordability, labor shortages and supply chain issues; our ability to manage advertising, product inventory and pricing, and to maintain relationships with our real estate partners; our ability to establish or maintain relationships with listing and data providers, which affects traffic to our mobile apps and websites; or changes to our rights to use or timely access listing data, or to the quality or quantity of such listing data; our ability to comply with current and future rules and requirements promulgated by National Association of REALTORS®, multiple listing services, or other real estate industry groups or governing bodies, or decisions to repeal, amend or not enforce such rules and requirements; our ability to navigate industry changes, including as a result of past, pending or future lawsuits, settlements or government investigations, which may include lawsuits, settlements or investigations in which we are not a named party; uncertainties related to policy changes, enforcement priorities, or government shutdowns at the federal and state levels; our ability to continue to innovate and compete to attract customers and real estate partners; our ability to effectively invest resources to pursue new strategies, develop new products and services and expand existing products and services into new markets; our ability to operate and grow Zillow Home Loans' mortgage operations, including the ability to obtain or maintain sufficient financing to fund the origination of mortgages, meet customers' financing needs with product offerings, continue to grow origination operations and resell originated mortgages on the secondary market; the duration and impact of natural disasters, climate change, geopolitical events, and other catastrophic events (including public health crises) on our ability to operate, demand for our products or services, or general economic conditions; our public statements, disclosures, targets, and product features related to sustainability matters; our ability to maintain adequate security controls or technology systems, or those of third parties on which we rely, to protect data integrity and the information and privacy of our customers and other third parties; our ability to navigate any significant disruption in service on our mobile apps or websites or in our network; the impact of past, pending or future litigation and other disputes or enforcement actions, which may include lawsuits or investigations to which we are not a party; our ability to attract, engage, and retain a highly skilled workforce; mergers, acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships, capital-raising activities, or other corporate transactions or commitments by us or our competitors; our ability to continue relying on third-party services to support critical functions of our business; our ability to protect and continue using our intellectual property and prevent others from copying, infringing upon, or developing similar intellectual property, including as a result of artificial intelligence; our ability to comply with domestic and international laws, regulations, rules, contractual obligations, policies and other obligations, or to obtain or maintain required licenses to support our business and operations; our ability to pay our debt or to raise additional capital or refinance our indebtedness on acceptable terms, or at all; actual or anticipated fluctuations in quarterly and annual results of operations and financial position; actual or perceived inaccuracies in the assumptions, estimates and internal or third-party data that we use to calculate business, performance and operating metrics; and volatility of our Class A common stock and Class C capital stock prices.The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative but not exhaustive. For more information about potential factors that could affect Zillow Group's business and financial results, please review the "Risk Factors" described in Zillow Group's publicly available filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as may be required by law, Zillow Group does not intend and undertakes no duty to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.About Zillow Group, Inc.Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries, and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.Please visit https://investors.zillowgroup.com, www.zillow.com/news, www.x.com/zillowgroup, and www.linkedin.com/company/zillow, where Zillow Group discloses information about the company, its financial information, and its business that may be deemed material.Logos for Zillow Group and some of its key brands are available at https://zillow.com/news/logos/. (ZFIN)Use of Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresTo provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results and liquidity, this press release includes references to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Diluted adjusted net income per share, and Adjusted free cash flow, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. We have provided a reconciliation below of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA is a key metric used by our management and Board of Directors to measure operating performance and trends and to prepare and approve our annual budget. In particular, we believe the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA facilitates operating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis.Our use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of share-based compensation;Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditures or contractual commitments;Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect interest expense or other income, net;Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect income taxes; andOther companies, including companies in our own industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently from the way we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including various cash-flow metrics, net income, and our other GAAP results.Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Adjusted Net Income Per ShareOur presentation of Adjusted net income and Diluted adjusted net income per share excludes the impact of share-based compensation and income taxes. These measures are not key metrics used by our management or Board of Directors to measure operating performance or otherwise manage the business. However, we provide Adjusted net income and Diluted adjusted net income per share as supplemental information to investors, as we believe the exclusion of the results of share-based compensation and income taxes facilitates investors' operating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis. You should not consider Adjusted net income and Diluted adjusted net income per share in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.Adjusted Free Cash FlowWe define Adjusted free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for purchases of property and equipment, purchases of intangible assets, net borrowings (repayments) on master repurchase agreements, and the initial payment in connection with the Redfin rentals partnership. Borrowings (repayments) on master repurchase agreements are used to fund Zillow Home Loans mortgage loan originations, and we consider them part of our ongoing liquidity management. The initial payment in connection with the Redfin rentals partnership was considered a one-time and nonrecurring cash flow, and we exclude it from our calculation as we believe it impacts the ability to evaluate the liquidity of our business operations on a period-to-period basis.We have included Adjusted free cash flow in this press release as it is a key metric used by our management to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and execution and our ability to consistently generate cash from our core operations on a period-to-period basis.Our use of Adjusted free cash flow has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Other companies, including companies in our own industry, may calculate Adjusted free cash flow differently from the way we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThe following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income for each of the periods presented (in millions, unaudited):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025Net income$           46
$          8Income taxes2
—Other income, net(16)
(22)Depreciation and amortization                                                       65
65Share-based compensation81
97Interest expense4
5Adjusted EBITDA$         182
$       153The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted net income to net income and associated per-share metrics for each of the periods presented (in millions, except per-share data, unaudited):
Three Months EndedMarch 31,
2026
2025Net income$            46
$              8Share-based compensation81
97Income taxes2
—Adjusted net income$          129
$          105



Diluted net income per share$         0.19
$         0.03Diluted adjusted net income per share                                          $         0.53
$         0.41The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted free cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities for the periods presented (in millions, unaudited):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025Net cash provided by operating activities$         200
$         104Purchases of property and equipment(34)
(36)Purchases of intangible assets(10)
(108)Net borrowings (repayments) on master repurchase agreements(29)
28Initial payment in connection with Redfin rentals partnership—
100Adjusted free cash flow$         127
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Higher rates stalled the sales recovery, Zillow's April Market Report showsMay 6, 2026 8:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) New listings grew faster than sales for the first time this yearSEATTLE, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing inventory is building while buyer demand reverted to a more cautious stance relative to March. For the first time in 2026, new listings grew more on an annual basis than home sales did, according to the Zillow® April Market Report. The supply side of the market is loosening. New listings totaled more than 426,000 in April, up 2.1% from a year earlier, while home sales were roughly flat — down 0.4% year over year. Active inventory rose 3.7% from last April, putting the total number of homes for sale at 1.3 million nationwide.Slightly friendlier conditions for buyers point to the chance of a quick rebound if rates fall back to the 6% range seen earlier this year. Even with the recent spike in mortgage rates, buyers who waited out last year's market are entering on slightly better terms this spring, with more options, improved affordability and a little more time to decide.The monthly mortgage payment on a typical U.S. home fell 3.4% year over year to $1,829 in April, even as home values edged up 0.7% to $366,712. Homes are taking a bit longer to find a buyer, with the typical listing going pending in 17 days — one day longer than a year ago. The share of listings with a price cut fell from last year, but remains elevated compared to historical norms"The spring rebound we anticipated at the start of the year and that produced the stronger sales figures in March was put on pause in April by higher rates," said Mischa Fisher, chief economist at Zillow. "Still, someone who held off in 2025 hoping conditions would improve has seen that improvement. With more homes to choose from and lower monthly costs than a year ago, the math has shifted in favor of buyers even if the moment may not feel like it. There's still plenty of reason for optimism that we will see a quick rebound if rates cooperate."Home Values & Mortgage PaymentsThe typical U.S. home value is $366,712.The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) rose 0.6% month over month in April. Home values are 0.7% higher than a year earlier.The monthly mortgage payment on a typical U.S. home is $1,829, assuming a 20% down payment and excluding taxes and insurance. That is 3.4% lower than last year.InventoryThere were 1.3 million homes for sale nationwide in April.Active inventory was 3.7% higher than a year earlier. Inventory rose 5.8% from March.New for-sale listings totaled 426,356 in April, up 2.1% from a year earlier and up 10.7% from March.Sales323,631 homes were sold in April, according to the preliminary Zillow sales count nowcast. That is 0.4% lower than a year earlier and up 7.9% from March. These figures will be revised mid-month.Newly pending listings, which measures listings that changed from for-sale to pending status rather than closed sales, shows 7.1% growth from a year earlier and a 5.6% increase over March.CompetitionHomes took a median of 17 days to go pending in April. That was one day longer than a year earlier and two days shorter than March.The share of listings with a price cut in April was 23.5%. That was down one percentage point from a year earlier and up 0.9 percentage points from March.25.4% of homes sold above list price in March, the most recent data available. That was 1.6 percentage points lower than a year earlier and 3.2 percentage points higher than February.RentsThe typical rent nationwide is $1,930, according to the Zillow Observed Rent Index. That's 1.9% higher than a year earlier and up 0.6% from March.39.8% of rental listings on Zillow offered a concession in April. That's five percentage points higher than a year earlier and flat from March.Local data can be found on Zillow's market explorer. The Zillow May Market Report is expected to be released June 4.Zillow April Market ReportMetro Area*Typical
Home
ValueHome
Value
Change:
MoMHome
Value
Change:
YoYInventory
Change:
YoYSales
Count
Change:
YoYTypical
Rent
(ZORI)Rent
Change:
MoMRent
Change:
YoYUnited States$366,7120.6 %0.7 %3.7 %-0.4 %$1,9300.6 %1.9 %New York, NY$717,7500.4 %3.9 %3.1 %-14.8 %$3,4060.9 %4.2 %Los Angeles, CA$964,0970.6 %-0.1 %4 %-0.5 %$2,8920.4 %1.2 %Chicago, IL$348,9291 %4.4 %0.1 %5.8 %$2,2190.9 %5.4 %Dallas, TX$363,7270.4 %-3.3 %-2 %8 %$1,6600.6 %-0.2 %Houston, TX$306,4410.3 %-2 %8.5 %1.6 %$1,6190.3 %-0.9 %Washington, DC$579,2160.6 %-0.7 %10.7 %0.4 %$2,3750.6 %-0.1 %Philadelphia, PA$385,9890.8 %2.5 %7.4 %-10.1 %$1,9010.4 %3.5 %Miami, FL$472,2490.2 %-2.8 %-11.7 %4.4 %$2,6830.4 %0.9 %Atlanta, GA$379,8020.4 %-2.2 %3.6 %-5.7 %$1,8250.3 %1.2 %Boston, MA$732,5230.9 %1.4 %8.9 %-3.7 %$3,1840.8 %2.2 %Phoenix, AZ$446,1610.1 %-1.8 %0.3 %4.7 %$1,7410.2 %-0.7 %San Francisco, CA$1,139,3101.1 %-0.9 %-9.6 %8.5 %$3,2061 %6.5 %Riverside, CA$584,7320.3 %-1.1 %-3.2 %-2.7 %$2,5100.5 %2 %Detroit, MI$265,0561 %2.8 %14.2 %-9.4 %$1,4810.5 %2.3 %Seattle, WA$744,0710.4 %-2.1 %25.9 %-4.4 %$2,2080.6 %1.5 %Minneapolis, MN$388,6230.9 %2.1 %22 %-4.2 %$1,6980.7 %3.6 %San Diego, CA$938,9000.7 %-0.9 %1.5 %2.4 %$2,9140.4 %1.5 %Tampa, FL$357,2260.2 %-3.2 %-5.9 %1.4 %$1,9970.4 %-1.3 %Denver, CO$568,8960.5 %-3 %-0.5 %7.3 %$1,8870.6 %-1.5 %Baltimore, MD$401,5500.7 %0.8 %8.5 %-3.1 %$1,8940.1 %2 %St. Louis, MO$272,2210.9 %2.9 %7.8 %-2.2 %$1,4360.4 %3.6 %Orlando, FL$384,6380.2 %-3 %-3.2 %0.1 %$1,9630.6 %0.3 %Charlotte, NC$387,1140.4 %-0.4 %14.2 %-3.1 %$1,7330.4 %0.4 %San Antonio, TX$278,6440.4 %-1.9 %4.8 %10.4 %$1,3980.2 %-1.7 %Portland, OR$547,0230.5 %-1 %9.2 %4.3 %$1,7890.5 %0.8 %Sacramento, CA$578,5750.5 %-1.6 %0.1 %5.9 %$2,2580.7 %1.9 %Pittsburgh, PA$226,4920.9 %0.7 %10.7 %-9.8 %$1,5070.7 %3.9 %Cincinnati, OH$306,6620.9 %2.5 %16.1 %-0.2 %$1,5570.5 %3.6 %Austin, TX$425,2310.4 %-6 %-3.4 %18 %$1,6040.5 %-2.2 %Las Vegas, NV$428,4370.1 %-3 %5.5 %-7 %$1,7340.4 %-0.1 %Kansas City, MO$325,7201.1 %3.6 %7.2 %3.3 %$1,5260.6 %3.3 %Columbus, OH$327,8790.8 %1.1 %13.5 %1.1 %$1,5160.6 %1.7 %Indianapolis, IN$292,4970.7 %1.3 %23 %1.2 %$1,5170.3 %2.5 %Cleveland, OH$247,5161.2 %4.3 %10.7 %-2.3 %$1,441-0.2 %4.2 %San Jose, CA$1,601,2280.5 %-2.2 %5.7 %-1.1 %$3,5341 %5.1 %Nashville, TN$452,9440.5 %-0.9 %16.7 %3.1 %$1,7840.5 %-0.2 %Virginia Beach, VA$370,4980.7 %2.5 %6.7 %-3.6 %$1,8430.5 %6 %Providence, RI$518,8130.9 %3.2 %4 %-12.7 %$2,1540.5 %4.7 %Jacksonville, FL$349,8000.4 %-1.6 %-13.9 %3.3 %$1,6920.7 %1 %Milwaukee, WI$382,8301.3 %5.3 %17.6 %14.6 %$1,5400.7 %3.8 %Oklahoma City, OK$244,5250.4 %1 %7 %4.2 %$1,3920.4 %3 %Raleigh, NC$436,1450.4 %-2.1 %22.2 %8.8 %$1,6740.3 %0.1 %Memphis, TN$244,9870.5 %0.1 %17 %N/A$1,4320.2 %0.5 %Richmond, VA$393,0620.9 %2.3 %8.1 %8.9 %$1,7360.5 %3.3 %Louisville, KY$278,7520.5 %1.7 %23.7 %8.4 %$1,3770.5 %2.3 %New Orleans, LA$261,1480.7 %3.2 %0.1 %6.7 %$1,6150.2 %-0.2 %Salt Lake City, UT$564,3700.4 %1 %5.6 %N/A$1,6311.5 %0.1 %Hartford, CT$394,3181.2 %5.2 %-0.4 %-7.7 %$1,9400.6 %2.9 %Buffalo, NY$282,9371.3 %4.8 %8.6 %-2.2 %$1,417-0.1 %3.2 %Birmingham, AL$259,4620.6 %2.1 %7 %4.9 %$1,4220.6 %1.5 %*Table ordered by market sizeForward-looking statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements about future housing market conditions, mortgage rates, rental trends and other economic factors. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to change. Actual outcomes may differ materially due to changes in economic and market conditions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and Zillow Group undertakes no obligation to update them.About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN) View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/higher-rates-stalled-the-sales-recovery-zillows-april-market-report-shows-302763574.htmlSOURCE Zillow Original: Higher rates stalled the sales recovery, Zillow's April Market Report shows

Gone in 7 days: One-third of homes sell within a week in the fastest markets, while others sitApril 23, 2026 8:00 AM
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Homes that sell within seven days are 2.6 times more likely to sell above asking priceNationally, 18.5% of homes went pending within seven days in February 2026, according to a Zillow analysis. In the fastest markets — St. Louis, Hartford and Seattle — more than 1 in 3 homes sold that quickly.Homes that went pending within seven days were 2.6 times more likely to sell above asking price than the typical listing in February 2026 — 44.3% of these fast-selling homes sold above list price, compared to 17.1% of all homes.Last month, the gap between how fast sold homes move and how long all active listings sit reached its widest point for any March since 2020. The typical sold home went pending after 19 days, while the median active listing had been on the market for 56 days.SEATTLE, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Zillow® analysis reveals that the U.S. housing market is operating on two distinct tracks. Desirable, well-priced homes continue to sell quickly, though this group is shrinking. Other homes are lingering longer than they have in years. These numbers look similar to what would have been expected before the pandemic, pointing to a housing market that is settling into its new normal.







The gap between how quickly sold homes move and how long all inventory sits reached its widest point for any March since 2020. This March, the typical home that sold went pending in 19 days, while the median age of all active listings was 56 days — a 37-day difference. That gap was as narrow as nine days in April 2022. The divide reflects a market where buyers have more choices and more leverage than they have had in years, and where homes that stand out are rewarded, while others wait.Nationally, 18.5% of homes went pending within seven days in February 2026, the latest month with complete sales data. In the fastest markets — including St. Louis, Hartford and Seattle — more than one-third of all homes sell that quickly. Among those fast-selling homes, 44.3% sold above asking price, compared to just 17.1% of all homes, making homes that sold within a week 2.6 times more likely to have attracted a bidding war. That's the second-highest such multiple in Zillow's data going back to 2018."The cream of the crop is still selling fast, even in markets that have slowed considerably," said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. "However, higher costs are putting buyers under pressure, so they are more choosy than during the pandemic frenzy. Desirability is ultimately a function of price, and getting the pricing strategy right from day one can be the difference between a week on the market and months. Sellers who meet buyers' current expectations of price, versus higher price expectations during the pandemic, can still sell their home quickly."The divergence between homes that sell fast and homes that linger reflects a return to a more balanced housing market. Challenging financial conditions have limited the pool of buyers, yet those still in the market are benefiting from more options and bargaining power. Sellers whose listings check every box sell quickly, while others linger.The divide plays out differently depending on where you look. Several Midwest markets where relative affordability has kept demand steady — including St. Louis, Cincinnati and Kansas City — have at least 3 in 10 homes selling within seven days. Sun Belt markets where inventory has surged — including Austin, San Antonio, Charlotte and Jacksonville — have fewer than 1 in 10 homes selling that quickly. Buyers in these markets have far more options and less incentive to make an immediate offer.For buyers and sellers navigating this market, preparation and timing matter, and Zillow Preview? gives both sides an edge. Sellers can gain insights into their pricing and marketing strategy by gauging buyer interest before their home officially hits the market. Buyers get early visibility into homes heading to market directly in their regular Zillow search, giving them time to connect with an agent, get pre-approved and be ready to move the moment a home goes live. In a market where the best homes are gone in days, that head start can make all the difference.Metro Area*Median Days to
Pending (March
2026)Median Age of All
Active Listings
(March 2026)Share of Homes
Sold Within 7 Days
(February 2026)Share of Homes
Sold Within 7 Days
That Sold Above
List (February
2026)Share of All Homes
Sold Above List
(February 2026)United States195618.5 %44.3 %17.1 %New York, NY25495.6 %53.4 %33.9 %Los Angeles, CA184014.4 %56.1 %32.3 %Chicago, IL82625.0 %58.5 %24.7 %Dallas, TX255213.6 %36.5 %9.6 %Houston, TX347311.9 %28.1 %7.5 %Washington, DC72433.5 %62.1 %28.1 %Philadelphia, PA92728.2 %60.7 %29.2 %Miami, FL531048.9 %19.4 %4.9 %Atlanta, GA33598.6 %36.1 %12.7 %Boston, MA81828.7 %69.6 %32.6 %Phoenix, AZ285221.1 %24.4 %8.9 %San Francisco, CA132017.6 %79.6 %55.0 %Riverside, CA265512.4 %48.9 %23.8 %Detroit, MI124022.8 %61.7 %23.9 %Seattle, WA92634.7 %58.1 %25.4 %Minneapolis, MN182711.5 %68.0 %22.9 %San Diego, CA153319.2 %59.0 %31.5 %Tampa, FL366916.3 %29.9 %8.2 %Denver, CO133525.2 %51.0 %17.8 %Baltimore, MD82730.4 %62.8 %29.7 %St. Louis, MO62536.4 %57.2 %27.5 %Orlando, FL347314.8 %31.2 %8.4 %Charlotte, NC18488.0 %43.5 %12.6 %San Antonio, TX42827.5 %23.2 %7.0 %Portland, OR124027.4 %59.3 %23.2 %Sacramento, CA112624.6 %62.5 %29.5 %Pittsburgh, PA114822.3 %47.1 %16.3 %Cincinnati, OH62733.1 %37.9 %17.4 %Austin, TX40542.7 %40.0 %8.9 %Las Vegas, NV306413.6 %29.4 %10.0 %Kansas City, MO52433.3 %55.1 %23.1 %Columbus, OH62630.3 %47.7 %19.8 %Indianapolis, IN133522.3 %32.7 %11.4 %Cleveland, OH72531.2 %52.9 %24.0 %San Jose, CA111722.4 %83.9 %60.9 %Nashville, TN235117.2 %20.7 %6.6 %Virginia Beach, VA23339.4 %48.9 %25.4 %Providence, RI112624.6 %75.8 %35.6 %Jacksonville, FL46658.0 %22.7 %7.3 %Milwaukee, WI133211.0 %79.7 %39.0 %Oklahoma City, OK255821.2 %31.5 %12.3 %Raleigh, NC153619.5 %45.9 %12.3 %Memphis, TN246017.4 %25.4 %10.7 %Richmond, VA61633.9 %58.5 %28.2 %Louisville, KY123925.1 %35.6 %13.6 %New Orleans, LA389112.8 %26.0 %5.4 %Salt Lake City, UT153520.2 %50.3 %17.8 %Hartford, CT61135.1 %86.1 %48.9 %Buffalo, NY101614.6 %78.6 %41.8 %Birmingham, AL155422.3 %50.6 %17.5 %*Table ordered by market sizeAbout Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN) 










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Brokerages continue joining Zillow Preview as agents and sellers seek broader market exposureApril 10, 2026 9:00 AM
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Nearly 60 brokerages and franchisors have now joined Zillow Preview to help sellers build early demand and go to market with momentumSEATTLE, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brokerages across the country are choosing a more open approach to pre-market listings — giving their agents and sellers early exposure to the largest online audience in real estate. A new group of 28 brokerages have signed on to offer Zillow Preview?, bringing the total number of participating brokerages and franchisors to nearly 60.







The additional brokerages who have joined in the latest wave include The Keyes Family of Companies (The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties), 8z Real Estate, Russell Real Estate Services, Seven Gables Real Estate, NorthGroup Real Estate, Homes of Idaho, Delex Realty, Home Grown Group Realty, JohnHart Real Estate, Nest Realty, Realty Masters, Beverly & Company, Newport & Company, W Real Estate, Thrive Real Estate Group , KOMAR, Bella Realty Group, ICON Realty Experts, Queenston Realty, Libertas Real Estate, The Advantage Group, ROI Real Estate, Lamica Realty, Intege Realty, Arizona Proper Real Estate, Grace Hagerty Real Estate Inc, Real Estate Fixed and iad Real Estate, signaling broad industry alignment around a more open and transparent approach to pre-market listings.These firms join dozens of other brokerages and franchisors offering their agents Zillow Preview and expanding early visibility for sellers, agents and buyers at a moment in the housing market when that is more critical than ever.The early response underscores a broader point: when given the choice, agents and sellers are opting for access over restriction.A clear shift in how pre-market listings are brought to marketThe vast majority of the industry has long believed listings should be broadly visible. Zillow Preview makes that possible as early as the pre-market period, giving buyers a look at what's coming and giving agents and their sellers a public way to build demand while keeping pre-market listings visible to the full marketplace. Zillow Preview gives anyone with a phone or computer access to this pre-market inventory. It helps brokerages give their agents a more competitive way to win listings and refine their selling strategy with early exposure to the largest online real estate audience while also creating new opportunities for agents to earn more."Pre-market listings belong in the daylight — giving sellers the broadest possible exposure and giving all buyers access without the requirement to get past a registration wall or work with one particular brokerage," said Errol Samuelson, Chief Industry Development Officer at Zillow. "Our research is clear: the best outcomes for sellers come from the broadest competition among buyers. Zillow Preview delivers exactly that - early visibility, early demand signals, early momentum — all while providing equal, unfettered access for buyers. That is what an open and transparent marketplace looks like."Zillow Preview listings are publicly visible on Zillow and Trulia, and buyers are never required to work with a specific brokerage to view or inquire about a home. Unlike private listing networks — where buyers have to work with one firm just to see what listings exist — Zillow Preview gives sellers the pre-market window they want with real buyer exposure from 235 million average monthly unique users, not a private network that limits who sees the listing.Zillow has worked for two decades to bring transparency and access to real estate, and Zillow Preview continues that mission by shining a light on listings that might otherwise remain out of view.Adoption across brokerages of all sizes and geographiesThe newest partners reflect the breadth of the real estate ecosystem — from regional brands to boutique independent brokerages — reinforcing that Zillow Preview is resonating across geographies, business models and brokerage sizes. These consumer-first brokerages are interested in making pre-market listings widely available and excited about the tangible benefits for their agents."For 100 years, The Keyes Company has thrived by asking one question: What do consumers need right now, and how do we deliver it? Throughout our history that has meant innovating to provide more transparency, more exposure, and more opportunity," said Mike Pappas, CEO of The Keyes Family of Companies (The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties). "Zillow Preview gives sellers and their agents a new choice: the ability to start marketing early while still reaching the broadest possible audience. Our agents compete on expertise, relationships, and service, and this gives them another powerful tool to deliver maximum exposure on a marketplace where 70% of buyers already start their search. That's the kind of option our agents want to offer, and it's what sellers and buyers deserve.""At 8z, we have always believed that buyers and sellers are best served by an open, transparent market. Zillow Preview aligns directly with that belief," said Ryan Carter, President and CEO of 8z Real Estate. "By making pre-market listings publicly visible to everyone, not just a select network, we are giving our sellers the broad exposure they deserve and giving buyers access to more homes. That is good for our clients, good for our agents, and good for the market overall.""We're very excited about Zillow Preview! It's not only a powerful tool for agents, buyers and sellers, but also a natural progression for Zillow in their adherence to innovate products and services that actually benefit buyers and sellers, " said Dave Ness, President of Thrive Real Estate Group. "In today's confusing environment, Zillow Preview will bring much needed clarity and transparency to both buyers searching for homes—who deserve to see all available inventory—and sellers who deserve greater latitude to market their homes the way they deem most effective.""Zillow was founded on transparency, and as the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, it plays a critical role in how consumers begin their journey," said Jolene Weinstein, CEO and Broker-Owner of Intege Realty. "Our clients hire and trust us to maximize, not limit, exposure for their homes. While some in the industry continue to push for reduced visibility for financial gain, we believe that approach harms consumers. At Intege Realty, our fiduciary duty is to the client, not to the opportunity of double-ending deals. Zillow not only supports that transparency but also creates meaningful opportunities for agents to connect with consumers in a more modern way. I'm proud to be part of Zillow Preview."Expanding opportunity for agents, buyers and sellersZillow Preview listings will receive enhanced placement in search results and email alerts during the pre-market period, allowing buyers to discover, save and share upcoming listings and connect with the listing agent or pre-schedule tours before the home hits the active market. These insights help agents refine their selling strategy, leveraging insights from Zillow's unmatched audience of buyers to help build toward the official go-live moment.It also creates an opportunity for listing agents to share in the revenue Zillow earns when a buyer who connects through a Zillow Preview listing ultimately transacts with a Zillow Preferred agent, with fees paid by Zillow at no additional cost to consumers or agents.How Zillow Preview works:Listings appear publicly on Zillow and Trulia before going active in the MLS — visible to all buyers, not limited to any brokerage's networkBuyers can connect with the listing agent directly, or schedule tours with an agent of their own choosing — no brokerage lock-in, no registration wallElevated placement in search results and email alerts during the pre-market period builds buyer demand before go-liveListing agents may earn a portion of the revenue Zillow earns when a deal closes through a Zillow Preferred Agent — paid by Zillow, at no cost to consumers or agentsDisplay options for days on Zillow and price history are seller - and agent - controlledDesigned to work within local MLS frameworks and support brokers and agents in complying with their local rulesHow brokerages can participateZillow Preview is available to brokerages that believe listings should be widely visible to the public, including in the earliest window of marketing. Agents can then choose, with their sellers, whether to use it as part of their listing strategy.Brokerages interested in learning more can visit the Zillow Preview interest page here.About Zillow GroupZillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing. Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing. All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding our business strategies, the execution of those strategies, our competitive positioning and market opportunity, and the impact of our proposed product changes on our business and industry. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to change. Actual outcomes may differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to technological and regulatory developments, changes in housing market or competitive conditions, and other factors described in Zillow Group's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking statements in this communication except as required by law.(ZFIN) 



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Zillow Group to Announce First-Quarter 2026 Results May 6April 7, 2026 4:05 PM
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Conference call to be webcast live at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ETSEATTLE, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) today announced it will release first-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss its results that afternoon at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET. 







Information about Zillow Group's financial results, including a link to the live webcast and recorded replay, will be available on the company's Investor Relations website at https://investors.zillowgroup.com/investors/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx. Please register for the live event here. For more information about Zillow Group, visit https://investors.zillowgroup.com.About Zillow Group: Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN) 



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Spring housing market accelerates despite mortgage rate spike, Zillow's March Market Report showsApril 6, 2026 8:00 AM
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Pending sales posted their largest March increase in five yearsSEATTLE, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The housing market sprang forward in March, even as rising mortgage rates began to chip away at earlier affordability gains, according to the Zillow® March Market Report. Newly pending listings rose 4.6% from a year earlier to record the second-largest monthly total since the end of the pandemic boom in August 2022, a positive signal as home shopping season opens.







Mortgage rates climbed from 5.98% at the end of February to 6.38% in late March, according to Freddie Mac. That increase cut into affordability gains that had fueled optimism to start the year — the typical mortgage payment rose 1.5% from February, excluding taxes and insurance.Even so, demand held firm, with average daily page views per for-sale listing on Zillow 32% higher than last March. This demand signal outpacing inventory growth is showing the first signs of improvement since the pandemic ended. There were 281,546 newly pending listings in March — only May 2025 saw a higher total since August 2022. Both the 4.6% annual increase and 29.8% monthly increase are highs for March over the past five years.Home values continued to rise modestly, up 0.8% from a year earlier, a slight acceleration from February's 0.4% annual growth. Inventory rose on an annual basis for the 28th consecutive month. New listings were essentially flat, up 0.1% year over year, which marked an improvement from January and February when new listings were below prior-year levels."Buyers and sellers have been navigating uncertainty and market volatility in some form since the onset of the pandemic, and this month's concern over energy prices is no different," said Mischa Fisher, chief economist at Zillow. "However, we have persistent signals that the market has turned a corner. Pent-up demand from three years of low sales volume and winter storms in January and February, along with the tailwind from lower mortgage rates earlier in the year, seem to have buoyed the market as home shopping season kicked off. In particular, the rapid acceleration of daily page views per listing we saw in March was a noteworthy improvement over the dormant market of recent years."Home Values & Mortgage PaymentsThe typical U.S. home value is $365,545.The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) rose 0.6% month over month in March. Home values are 0.8% higher than a year earlier.The monthly mortgage payment on a typical U.S. home is $1,789, assuming a 20% down payment and excluding taxes and insurance. That is 4.4% lower than last year.InventoryThere were 1.23 million homes for sale nationwide in March.Active inventory was 4.2% higher than a year earlier. Inventory rose 9.5% from February.New for-sale listings totaled 384,854 in March, up 0.1% from a year earlier and up 35.6% from February.SalesNewly pending listings, which measures listings that changed from for-sale to pending status rather than closed sales, shows 4.6% growth from a year earlier and a 29.8% increase over February.300,398 homes were sold in March, according to the preliminary Zillow sales count nowcast. That is 3.7% higher than a year earlier and up 25.2% from February. These figures will be revised mid-month.CompetitionHomes took a median of 19 days to go pending in March. That was two days longer than a year earlier and nine days shorter than February.The share of listings with a price cut in March was 22.6%. That was down 0.8 percentage points from a year earlier and up 2.4 percentage points from February.RentsThe typical rent nationwide is $1,910, according to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). That's 1.8% higher than a year earlier and up 0.6% from February.39.8% of rental listings on Zillow offered a concession in March. That's flat from a year earlier and up 0.6 percentage points from February.Local data can be found on Zillow's market explorer. The Zillow April Market Report is expected to be released May 6.Zillow March Market ReportMetro Area*Typical
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YoYUnited States$365,5450.6 %0.8 %4.2 %$1,9100.6 %1.8 %New York, NY$718,6880.7 %4.4 %-1.6 %$3,3370.9 %4.2 %Los Angeles, CA$962,9350.8 %-0.2 %4.9 %$2,8950.5 %0.8 %Chicago, IL$345,0600.8 %4.5 %-1.6 %$2,1801.1 %5.6 %Dallas, TX$362,2160.3 %-3.3 %3.8 %$1,6450.4 %-0.1 %Houston, TX$306,2080.3 %-1.9 %11.9 %$1,6100.1 %-0.9 %Washington, DC$577,7110.6 %-0.5 %9.5 %$2,3470.6 %-0.1 %Philadelphia, PA$384,1360.8 %2.8 %1.2 %$1,8690.4 %3.4 %Miami, FL$472,2620.4 %-3.1 %-8.4 %$2,6650.3 %0.7 %Atlanta, GA$377,8850.3 %-2.2 %3.2 %$1,8110.3 %1.2 %Boston, MA$728,8400.8 %1.7 %6.8 %$3,1480.9 %2.0 %Phoenix, AZ$446,4700.3 %-1.6 %4.6 %$1,7350.4 %-0.8 %San Francisco, CA$1,139,1191.6 %-1.2 %-7.1 %$3,1611.1 %6.4 %Riverside, CA$583,9850.5 %-1.1 %-2.1 %$2,4930.4 %1.8 %Detroit, MI$262,3970.8 %3.1 %14.3 %$1,4730.3 %2.3 %Seattle, WA$741,9130.5 %-1.8 %23.8 %$2,1920.4 %1.5 %Minneapolis, MN$384,8350.7 %2.2 %15.1 %$1,6810.4 %3.6 %San Diego, CA$939,1091.0 %-1.4 %2.8 %$2,8900.4 %1.4 %Tampa, FL$357,2220.4 %-3.4 %-2.6 %$1,9880.2 %-1.6 %Denver, CO$566,7260.5 %-2.9 %4.4 %$1,8580.6 %-1.2 %Baltimore, MD$399,6110.7 %1.0 %6.9 %$1,8680.2 %2.1 %St. Louis, MO$270,4420.9 %3.0 %5.5 %$1,4160.5 %3.8 %Orlando, FL$384,8070.3 %-3.1 %-2.2 %$1,9370.4 %0.0 %Charlotte, NC$386,4380.5 %-0.4 %10.9 %$1,7260.5 %0.5 %San Antonio, TX$278,0800.4 %-1.9 %7.8 %$1,3910.6 %-1.6 %Portland, OR$544,6570.5 %-0.9 %10.2 %$1,7800.5 %0.9 %Sacramento, CA$577,1730.7 %-1.6 %-0.7 %$2,2250.4 %1.7 %Pittsburgh, PA$223,7440.5 %1.1 %7.1 %$1,4790.6 %3.9 %Cincinnati, OH$304,9210.9 %2.7 %13.3 %$1,5490.8 %3.6 %Austin, TX$422,0240.1 %-5.9 %2.1 %$1,5790.4 %-2.3 %Las Vegas, NV$429,3340.3 %-2.7 %8.7 %$1,7270.3 %-0.4 %Kansas City, MO$322,3291.0 %3.5 %5.3 %$1,5030.5 %3.2 %Columbus, OH$325,6470.7 %1.3 %7.3 %$1,5140.8 %1.7 %Indianapolis, IN$290,3590.6 %1.5 %15.6 %$1,5140.6 %2.6 %Cleveland, OH$244,6060.9 %4.5 %4.3 %$1,4190.1 %4.6 %San Jose, CA$1,611,7121.3 %-1.8 %7.6 %$3,4700.7 %4.8 %Nashville, TN$452,3780.5 %-0.7 %12.9 %$1,7840.2 %-0.2 %Virginia Beach, VA$369,1830.7 %2.4 %2.6 %$1,8190.7 %6.0 %Providence, RI$514,0350.7 %3.1 %-5.1 %$2,1270.9 %4.9 %Jacksonville, FL$348,3070.3 %-1.6 %-11.4 %$1,6790.4 %0.6 %Milwaukee, WI$379,8541.3 %5.7 %12.0 %$1,5040.7 %3.6 %Oklahoma City, OK$244,1070.4 %1.4 %10.2 %$1,3790.5 %2.8 %Raleigh, NC$434,6800.5 %-2.1 %26.0 %$1,6620.5 %0.2 %Memphis, TN$244,0540.5 %0.2 %13.9 %$1,4350.4 %0.9 %Richmond, VA$390,6330.8 %2.2 %10.3 %$1,6910.5 %3.6 %Louisville, KY$277,2260.6 %2.4 %23.4 %$1,3710.6 %2.4 %New Orleans, LA$257,3860.5 %3.0 %3.9 %$1,6100.4 %0.0 %Salt Lake City, UT$560,3200.3 %1.5 %10.0 %$1,6071.0 %-0.6 %Hartford, CT$390,1831.1 %5.3 %-7.5 %$1,9310.8 %2.9 %Buffalo, NY$279,5141.0 %4.7 %11.3 %$1,3740.5 %4.0 %Birmingham, AL$259,5990.9 %2.2 %12.1 %$1,4070.5 %1.6 %*Table ordered by market sizeForward-looking statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements about future housing market conditions, mortgage rates, rental trends and other economic factors. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to change. Actual outcomes may differ materially due to changes in economic and market conditions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and Zillow Group undertakes no obligation to update them.About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN) 



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Zillow Preview gains rapid momentum as dozens of new brokerages sign onMarch 25, 2026 1:00 PM
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24 additional firms sign agreements, accelerating shift toward open, public pre-market listings on Zillow and TruliaSEATTLE, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- One week after introducing Zillow Preview?, Zillow is already seeing strong industry momentum with 24 additional brokerages signing on to bring pre-market home listings into the open on Zillow and Trulia. These brokerages are partnering with Zillow to expand early visibility for sellers, agents and buyers at a critical moment in the home shopping journey.







This rapid adoption signals increasing demand across the industry for a more transparent, consumer-first approach to sharing pre-market listings and builds on last week's launch announcement. New partners joining Zillow Preview span the real estate ecosystem:Franchisor: Engel & VölkersBrokerage network: Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE)Brokerages: SERHANT., Samson Properties, Vanguard Properties, West USA Realty, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) — the franchise network owned by HomeServices of America, 54 Realty, Bastion Realty, DASH Carolina, Dwelli, ehomes, Heather & Company Realty Group, Hester Group Realtors, Joe Stockdale Real Estate, Palm Paradise Realty Group, Pemberton Real Estate, Regal Realtors, Spyglass Realty, Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group, Move Real Estate, Stephen Cooley Real Estate, Navigate Realty and Works Real Estate.These firms join initial launch partners Keller Williams, REMAX, HomeServices of America, Side and United Real Estate.Zillow Preview gives listing agents a new way to tap into Zillow's unmatched audience of 235 million average monthly unique users, nearly 2.5x the reach of the nearest competitor. Preview listings on Zillow and Trulia receive elevated placement in search results and saved-home alerts so motivated buyers can discover homes earlier. Listing agents also have an opportunity to earn more from their listings: in some cases, when a buyer who connects through a Zillow Preview listing closes with a Zillow Preferred agent, the listing agent may receive a share of the revenue Zillow earns. That fee is paid by Zillow at no additional cost to consumers or agents."Zillow Preview was just announced, but the signal from the industry is undeniable," said Jeremy Wacksman, Chief Executive Officer at Zillow. "Brokerages and their agents want an early marketing option that's public, transparent and easy for consumers to find, not hidden behind a private gate. This level of early adoption shows we're building something that aligns with where the market is headed."Brokerages explain the benefits of Zillow PreviewFor these partners, Zillow Preview is a way for agents to launch a listing in a public marketplace, giving sellers broader exposure and buyers access. It turns an early listing window into a visible, data-rich part of the journey rather than something that happens in the shadows."Engel & Völkers firmly believes that full market exposure delivers the strongest outcomes for both buyers and sellers," said Stuart Siegel, president and CEO, Engel & Völkers Americas. "At the same time, we recognize that in certain markets and client situations, a more tailored, pre-marketing approach may be appropriate. Ultimately, broader consumer reach creates greater opportunity, which is why we've partnered with Zillow, leveraging its leading position among real estate platforms to maximize visibility and results for our clients.""This relationship is a vital part of the LeadingRE Global Preview program, which gives our network's 135,000 sales associates and their clients greater choice in how they introduce properties to the market. Zillow's unmatched reach and brand recognition in the U.S. make it an ideal complement to our extensive global network spanning six continents," said Paul Boomsma, CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.
"At Samson Properties, we believe the seller's best interest comes first, always! That means maximizing exposure, not limiting it. The more buyers who see a home, the more competition you create and the better the outcome for the seller," said Donny Samson, CEO of Samson Properties. "Coming soon and Preview marketing can be a valuable tool for gathering feedback and refining pricing strategy, we don't believe properties should be sold off-market or hidden behind private networks. That restricts demand and ultimately works against the seller."
"Our partnership with Zillow reflects that philosophy. If a listing is going to be pre-marketed, it should be exposed to the largest audience possible. Zillow provides the scale, visibility and data to do exactly that.As the number one brokerage in our market by total sales, we have the ability to keep listings internal - but we choose not to. Because our responsibility isn't to maximize our own transactions. It's to maximize our clients' results.""We're excited to announce our partnership with Zillow to elevate how properties are marketed across the San Francisco Bay Area," said Vanguard Properties Founder and CEO, James Nunemacher. "Through close collaboration with our clients and agents, Zillow Preview introduces a new way to gain pre-market exposure- operating fully within existing MLS policies. This initiative expands opportunities for compliant, early-stage marketing that helps engage potential buyers sooner in the sales cycle.""We believe sellers deserve choice, transparency and maximum exposure," said Clint Fouts, President & CEO of West USA Realty. "Zillow Preview gives our agents another tool to help sellers create momentum while remaining compliant with MLS rules and local regulations."As adoption accelerates, Zillow Preview continues to expand, grounded in one core principle: don't hide the home — launch it in the open.How brokerages can participateZillow Preview is available to brokerages that believe listings should be widely visible to the public, including in the earliest window of marketing. Access is unlocked at the brokerage level; agents then decide, with their sellers, whether to use Zillow Preview as part of their listing strategy. Once a listing goes active for sale, it should be entered into an agent's MLS consistent with local rules. Zillow Preview is structured to work within MLS frameworks and brokers and agents are responsible for understanding and complying with their local MLS rules.Brokerages interested in learning more can visit the Zillow Preview interest page here.Zillow Preview listings from launch partners are expected to be publicly visible on Zillow and Trulia next month.About Zillow GroupZillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing. Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing. All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding our business strategies, the execution of those strategies, our competitive positioning and market opportunity, and the impact of our proposed product changes on our business and industry. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to change. Actual outcomes may differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to technological and regulatory developments, changes in housing market or competitive conditions, and other factors described in Zillow Group's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking statements in this communication except as required by law.(ZFIN)



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Zillow debuts AI mode, bringing guided intelligence to every step of the housing journeyMarch 25, 2026 6:00 AM
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Built into Zillow's platform, it connects live listings data across for-sale and rental homes with personalized, real-world actions such as tour scheduling and connecting with an agentSEATTLE, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow® today announced Zillow AI mode, a new experience that helps buyers and renters discover homes through conversation, receive guidance and take real steps such as scheduling tours or connecting with a local agent.



This new way to Zillow is designed for anyone exploring housing — from dreamers browsing late at night to renters comparing tradeoffs between apartment buildings, buyers exploring financing, and sellers planning their next move. Over time, this experience will become foundational to how people move through the real estate journey on Zillow."We're connecting the entire housing journey with AI in a way that hasn't been possible before," said Jeremy Wacksman, CEO of Zillow. "Because Zillow operates across search, touring, financing, connections to professionals, transacting and closing, we can turn insight and data into real-world action, helping people move from discovery to keys in hand."Built into the most-visited real estate marketplace in the U.S., Zillow AI mode helps people understand homes, explore affordability questions, compare options and book a tour directly within the experience. For years, home search has meant setting filters, scrolling through listings, opening multiple tabs and windows, pulling up a calculator to piece together whether a place actually works. Now, a renter can ask, "Can I afford this apartment if I move in June?" Unlike when using standalone AI tools, a buyer can say, "Find similar homes within my budget that are closer to light rail."The platform shift is currently available in beta to a limited group of Zillow users. Zillow plans to expand this experience throughout 2026.Turning search into coordinated action
Zillow AI mode adapts to each mover's activity over time, remembering preferences across sessions and providing context-aware guidance using Zillow's data, expertise and custom AI models."For years, navigating a move has meant piecing together information across tools, conversations and steps. Zillow AI mode transforms that into something far more useful: an experience that understands what people need and helps them take action," said Josh Weisberg, senior vice president of AI at Zillow. "We've spent years building the data, infrastructure and models to power this shift. Buying or renting a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. This AI brings clarity to one of life's most complex decisions, helping people understand what they can afford, what matters in a home, and even challenge and explore the Zestimate in real-time."Because Zillow brings together touring, affordability, financing, collaboration with agents and decision-making across tradeoffs throughout the transaction, Zillow AI mode can:Feature / CapabilityExample Prompts a Shopper Might AskCompare options and highlight tradeoffs"What tradeoffs should I consider when looking at this home?" or "Compare units in this building."Estimate the cost ranges for repairs or upgrades using local data"How much would it cost to do a total renovation of this bathroom?"Interpret listing events like price cuts in market context"I see a recent price cut. How might that impact my offer strategy?"Explain affordability, including BuyAbility"Can I afford to buy this home?"Scenario plan across renting and buying"Should I rent or buy in this location? I'm planning to stay for at least a year."Provide neighborhood and local insights"Tell me how this home compares to others in the area and tell me what it's like to live in this neighborhood. Include nearby amenities, shops, and parks."Summarize property policies and requirements"What is the pet policy for this rental?"Schedule tours or apply directly within the experience"Can I book a tour for this home this weekend?" or "I'd like to apply for this rental."Connect users with a trusted local agent or professional"Connect me with an agent to learn more about this home."Explain and contextualize the Zestimate"How has this home's Zestimate changed over time?"Analyze offer competitiveness based on comparable sales, market conditions, and property-specific factors"What would a fair offer be for this home?" or "I'm planning to put an offer in for this house with my agent for 500k with waived contingencies. Help me understand how competitive my offer is."Explain how comparables, market conditions, and listing signals can impact a home's list price"Why is this house listed at this price? Is it priced to sell quickly?"In early testing, many questions focus on affordability, neighborhood insights and comparing homes with specific features. These insights signal that people come to Zillow ready to make real decisions — understanding what they can afford, where they want to live, and what tradeoffs they are willing to make.Helping people connect at the right momentZillow AI mode supports people throughout their real estate journey, helping them engage with a real estate professional or rental property manager at the right time. By answering common questions about homes, affordability and local markets, Zillow AI mode helps users prepare for more productive conversations when they connect with a professional.When movers reach out to an agent or property manager, they arrive with clearer priorities and context, helping professionals focus on the next steps in the transaction.Responsible AI, built for housing
As AI becomes more embedded in everyday decisions, trust matters. Zillow AI mode is built with responsible innovation principles at its core, grounded in verified listings data, designed for transparency and focused on empowering consumers rather than overwhelming them.Zillow AI mode incorporates Zillow's Fair Housing Classifier, a real-time guardrail that evaluates both customer questions and AI responses to help prevent discriminatory steering to uphold federal, state and local protections. User interactions are governed by Zillow's privacy policies and housing-specific compliance standards.Because Zillow operates as a licensed real estate brokerage, Zillow AI mode is designed to function within established industry regulations and professional standards — supporting, not replacing, licensed expertise in the transaction.Zillow has invested in AI across its platform for 20 years, from the Zestimate and natural language search to affordability tools and Zillow Showcase, with immersive experiences like 3D home tours, interactive floor plans and virtual staging. Zillow AI mode builds on that foundation, bringing intelligence directly into the heart of the consumer experience.About Zillow Group:
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime® and dotloop®.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN) 






















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In the news release, Zillow Group to highlight AI-native housing platform strategy at AI Summit for Investors, issued 24-Mar-2026 by Zillow Group, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows:
Zillow Group to highlight AI-native housing platform strategy at AI Summit for Investors
Company reaffirms first-quarter, full-year outlook and mid-cycle targets while providing new mid-cycle net income margin targetSEATTLE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) today is hosting an AI Summit for Investors, highlighting how the company is leading the next era of residential real estate. This half-day event will showcase how Zillow connects the end-to-end moving journey — including home discovery, renting, touring, buying, selling and financing — in an AI-native housing platform where consumers and professionals can take action. At the event, Zillow executives will share the company's product and platform strategy and demonstrate new and evolving consumer and professional experiences.







"Zillow's AI-native housing platform makes moving simpler and more connected, helping people move with clarity and confidence," said Zillow Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Wacksman. "We've built Zillow as a destination where high-intent consumers come to make decisions and act on them to buy, sell, finance, and rent. With two decades of innovation and building our proprietary data and integrated AI into core workflows, we're uniquely positioned to deliver better outcomes for consumers and industry professionals that we expect will drive durable growth for Zillow."Zillow's AI strategy also benefits from being the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, with a deeply engaged audience of 235 million average monthly unique users — 80% of whom come directly to Zillow — and sustained engagement over months as consumers search, compare, tour and plan their move. This depth of consumer intent, combined with Zillow's breadth across both For Sale and Rentals, positions the company at the center of the housing journey for both consumers and industry professionals.Advancing an AI-native housing platformAt the summit, Zillow leaders will outline how the company is building a unified housing operating system, with advantages across content, context and integration powering its AI strategy:Proprietary housing content: Comprehensive inventory across existing homes, rentals and new construction, enriched with structured data and immersive mediaHigh-intent consumer context: First-party behavioral signals across search, touring, financing and transaction activity that improve over timeIntegrated transaction infrastructure: Software and workflows embedded across touring, CRM, financing and closing that enable consumers and professionals to complete transactions within Zillow's platformZillow is applying intelligence across each stage of the housing journey, from discovery to closing, to improve consumer experiences and empower real estate professionals.Financial outlook and mid-cycle targetsZillow continues to execute across For Sale and Rentals. The company is reaffirming its first-quarter and full-year 2026 financial outlook and its mid-cycle financial targets while providing a new mid-cycle net income margin target. Reaffirming ranges for first quarter 2026 financial outlook: For the three months ending March 31, 2026, we expect: Total revenue of $700 million to $710 millionAdjusted EBITDA1 of $160 million to $175 millionReaffirming full-year 2026 financial outlook: For the full year 2026, year over year we expect: Mid-teens total revenue growth, including Rentals revenue growth of approximately 30% Continued Adjusted EBITDA margin expansionShare-based compensation to decrease by more than 10%Reaffirming mid-cycle financial targets and providing mid-cycle net income margin target: For the mid-cycle, assuming a normalized housing market, we are targeting total revenue of $5 billion, Adjusted EBITDA margin of 45%, and net income margin of 25%.Additional details will be provided during the event and in related presentation materials, which will be made available on the company's Investor Relations website.Webcast informationIn-person attendance is by invitation only. A live webcast will begin at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT Tuesday, March 24. The live webcast and replay will be available on the Events & Presentations section of Zillow Group's Investor Relations website. About Zillow GroupZillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.Forward-looking statementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding the company's full-year and mid-term financial targets, the company's business and product strategies, the execution of those strategies, and their impact on consumers and real estate professionals. Statements containing words such as "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "predict," "will," "projections," "continue," "estimate," "outlook," "guidance," "would," "could," "strive" or similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made based on assumptions as of March 24, 2026, and although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee these results. Differences in Zillow Group's actual results from those described in these forward-looking statements may result from actions taken by Zillow Group as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Zillow Group's control. Factors that may contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the health and stability of the economy and United States residential real estate industry, including changes in inflationary conditions, interest rates, housing availability and affordability, labor shortages and supply chain issues; our ability to manage advertising, product inventory and pricing, and to maintain relationships with our real estate partners; our ability to establish or maintain relationships with listing and data providers, which affects traffic to our mobile apps and websites; or changes to our rights to use or timely access listing data, or to the quality or quantity of such listing data; our ability to comply with current and future rules and requirements promulgated by National Association of REALTORS®, multiple listing services, or other real estate industry groups or governing bodies, or decisions to repeal, amend or not enforce such rules and requirements; our ability to navigate industry changes, including as a result of past, pending or future lawsuits, settlements or government investigations, which may include lawsuits, settlements or investigations in which we are not a named party; uncertainties related to policy changes, enforcement priorities, or government shutdowns at the federal and state levels; our ability to continue to innovate and compete to attract customers and real estate partners; our ability to effectively invest resources to pursue new strategies, develop new products and services and expand existing products and services into new markets; our ability to operate and grow Zillow Home Loans' mortgage operations, including the ability to obtain or maintain sufficient financing to fund the origination of mortgages, meet customers' financing needs with product offerings, continue to grow origination operations and resell originated mortgages on the secondary market; the duration and impact of natural disasters, climate change, geopolitical events, and other catastrophic events (including public health crises) on our ability to operate, demand for our products or services, or general economic conditions; our public statements, disclosures, targets, and product features related to sustainability matters; our ability to maintain adequate security controls or technology systems, or those of third parties on which we rely, to protect data integrity and the information and privacy of our customers and other third parties; our ability to navigate any significant disruption in service on our mobile apps or websites or in our network; the impact of past, pending or future litigation and other disputes or enforcement actions, which may include lawsuits or investigations to which we are not a party; our ability to attract, engage, and retain a highly skilled workforce; mergers, acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships, capital-raising activities, or other corporate transactions or commitments by us or our competitors; our ability to continue relying on third-party services to support critical functions of our business; our ability to protect and continue using our intellectual property and prevent others from copying, infringing upon, or developing similar intellectual property, including as a result of artificial intelligence; our ability to comply with domestic and international laws, regulations, rules, contractual obligations, policies and other obligations, or to obtain or maintain required licenses to support our business and operations; our ability to pay our debt or to raise additional capital or refinance our indebtedness on acceptable terms, or at all; actual or anticipated fluctuations in quarterly and annual results of operations and financial position; actual or perceived inaccuracies in the assumptions, estimates and internal or third-party data that we use to calculate business, performance and operating metrics; and volatility of our Class A common stock and Class C capital stock prices.The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative but not exhaustive. For more information about potential factors that could affect Zillow Group's business and financial results, please review the "Risk Factors" described in Zillow Group's publicly available filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as may be required by law, Zillow Group does not intend and undertakes no duty to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.1 We have not provided a quantitative reconciliation of forecasted Adjusted EBITDA to forecasted GAAP net income (loss) or forecasted Adjusted EBITDA margin to forecasted GAAP net income (loss) margin within this release because we are unable, without making unreasonable efforts, to calculate certain reconciling items with confidence. These items include but are not limited to: income taxes that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in the market price of our capital stock; depreciation and amortization from new acquisitions; impairments of assets; and acquisition-related costs. These items, which could materially affect the computation of forecasted GAAP net income (loss) and GAAP net income (loss) margin, are inherently uncertain and depend on various factors, many of which are outside of our control.A footnote has been added.



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Zillow Group to highlight AI-native housing platform strategy at AI Summit for InvestorsMarch 24, 2026 8:45 AM
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Company reaffirms first-quarter, full-year outlook and mid-cycle targets while providing new mid-cycle net income margin targetSEATTLE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) today is hosting an AI Summit for Investors, highlighting how the company is leading the next era of residential real estate. This half-day event will showcase how Zillow connects the end-to-end moving journey — including home discovery, renting, touring, buying, selling and financing — in an AI-native housing platform where consumers and professionals can take action. At the event, Zillow executives will share the company's product and platform strategy and demonstrate new and evolving consumer and professional experiences.







"Zillow's AI-native housing platform makes moving simpler and more connected, helping people move with clarity and confidence," said Zillow Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Wacksman. "We've built Zillow as a destination where high-intent consumers come to make decisions and act on them to buy, sell, finance, and rent. With two decades of innovation and building our proprietary data and integrated AI into core workflows, we're uniquely positioned to deliver better outcomes for consumers and industry professionals that we expect will drive durable growth for Zillow."Zillow's AI strategy also benefits from being the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, with a deeply engaged audience of 235 million average monthly unique users — 80% of whom come directly to Zillow — and sustained engagement over months as consumers search, compare, tour and plan their move. This depth of consumer intent, combined with Zillow's breadth across both For Sale and Rentals, positions the company at the center of the housing journey for both consumers and industry professionals.Advancing an AI-native housing platformAt the summit, Zillow leaders will outline how the company is building a unified housing operating system, with advantages across content, context and integration powering its AI strategy:Proprietary housing content: Comprehensive inventory across existing homes, rentals and new construction, enriched with structured data and immersive mediaHigh-intent consumer context: First-party behavioral signals across search, touring, financing and transaction activity that improve over timeIntegrated transaction infrastructure: Software and workflows embedded across touring, CRM, financing and closing that enable consumers and professionals to complete transactions within Zillow's platformZillow is applying intelligence across each stage of the housing journey, from discovery to closing, to improve consumer experiences and empower real estate professionals.Financial outlook and mid-cycle targetsZillow continues to execute across For Sale and Rentals. The company is reaffirming its first-quarter and full-year 2026 financial outlook and its mid-cycle financial targets while providing a new mid-cycle net income margin target. Reaffirming ranges for first quarter 2026 financial outlook: For the three months ending March 31, 2026, we expect: Total revenue of $700 million to $710 millionAdjusted EBITDA of $160 million to $175 millionReaffirming full-year 2026 financial outlook: For the full year 2026, year over year we expect: Mid-teens total revenue growth, including Rentals revenue growth of approximately 30% Continued Adjusted EBITDA margin expansionShare-based compensation to decrease by more than 10%Reaffirming mid-cycle financial targets and providing mid-cycle net income margin target: For the mid-cycle, assuming a normalized housing market, we are targeting total revenue of $5 billion, Adjusted EBITDA margin of 45%, and net income margin of 25%.Additional details will be provided during the event and in related presentation materials, which will be made available on the company's Investor Relations website.Webcast informationIn-person attendance is by invitation only. A live webcast will begin at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT Tuesday, March 24. The live webcast and replay will be available on the Events & Presentations section of Zillow Group's Investor Relations website. About Zillow GroupZillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.Forward-looking statementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding the company's full-year and mid-term financial targets, the company's business and product strategies, the execution of those strategies, and their impact on consumers and real estate professionals. Statements containing words such as "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "predict," "will," "projections," "continue," "estimate," "outlook," "guidance," "would," "could," "strive" or similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made based on assumptions as of March 24, 2026, and although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee these results. Differences in Zillow Group's actual results from those described in these forward-looking statements may result from actions taken by Zillow Group as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Zillow Group's control. Factors that may contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the health and stability of the economy and United States residential real estate industry, including changes in inflationary conditions, interest rates, housing availability and affordability, labor shortages and supply chain issues; our ability to manage advertising, product inventory and pricing, and to maintain relationships with our real estate partners; our ability to establish or maintain relationships with listing and data providers, which affects traffic to our mobile apps and websites; or changes to our rights to use or timely access listing data, or to the quality or quantity of such listing data; our ability to comply with current and future rules and requirements promulgated by National Association of REALTORS®, multiple listing services, or other real estate industry groups or governing bodies, or decisions to repeal, amend or not enforce such rules and requirements; our ability to navigate industry changes, including as a result of past, pending or future lawsuits, settlements or government investigations, which may include lawsuits, settlements or investigations in which we are not a named party; uncertainties related to policy changes, enforcement priorities, or government shutdowns at the federal and state levels; our ability to continue to innovate and compete to attract customers and real estate partners; our ability to effectively invest resources to pursue new strategies, develop new products and services and expand existing products and services into new markets; our ability to operate and grow Zillow Home Loans' mortgage operations, including the ability to obtain or maintain sufficient financing to fund the origination of mortgages, meet customers' financing needs with product offerings, continue to grow origination operations and resell originated mortgages on the secondary market; the duration and impact of natural disasters, climate change, geopolitical events, and other catastrophic events (including public health crises) on our ability to operate, demand for our products or services, or general economic conditions; our public statements, disclosures, targets, and product features related to sustainability matters; our ability to maintain adequate security controls or technology systems, or those of third parties on which we rely, to protect data integrity and the information and privacy of our customers and other third parties; our ability to navigate any significant disruption in service on our mobile apps or websites or in our network; the impact of past, pending or future litigation and other disputes or enforcement actions, which may include lawsuits or investigations to which we are not a party; our ability to attract, engage, and retain a highly skilled workforce; mergers, acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships, capital-raising activities, or other corporate transactions or commitments by us or our competitors; our ability to continue relying on third-party services to support critical functions of our business; our ability to protect and continue using our intellectual property and prevent others from copying, infringing upon, or developing similar intellectual property, including as a result of artificial intelligence; our ability to comply with domestic and international laws, regulations, rules, contractual obligations, policies and other obligations, or to obtain or maintain required licenses to support our business and operations; our ability to pay our debt or to raise additional capital or refinance our indebtedness on acceptable terms, or at all; actual or anticipated fluctuations in quarterly and annual results of operations and financial position; actual or perceived inaccuracies in the assumptions, estimates and internal or third-party data that we use to calculate business, performance and operating metrics; and volatility of our Class A common stock and Class C capital stock prices.The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative but not exhaustive. 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Cottagecore, customization & quartzite: Zillow's 2026 home features that sell for moreMarch 24, 2026 8:00 AM
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Today's buyers are paying a premium for personalized homes that feel like a retreat Cottage-inspired lifestyle features, such as docks and outdoor fireplaces, help homes sell for as much as 5.4% more.Quartzite sells homes for more, compared to any other countertop material, including soapstone or marble. Customized, turnkey homes can sell for upward of 3% more than similar homes.  SEATTLE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Buyers are opening their wallets wider for home features worthy of a bingeable TV show: a charming cottage, crackling outdoor fireplace and sunset views from a private dock. New Zillow® research finds that homes with lifestyle-driven amenities and move-in-ready finishes are selling for as much as 5.4% more than expected, or about $19,500 extra on the typical home. The takeaway: Buyers today want comfort, customization and cost certainty, in homes that could fit right in on the set of their favorite on-screen drama. 'I'm coming to the cottage'The modern coastal aesthetic is heating up on-screen — and in real life. Homes with a dock sell for 5.4% more than expected. An outdoor kitchen can boost sale prices by 4.4%, and an outdoor shower adds 4.3%. Even the word "cottage" carries weight in a listing, associated with a 3.2% sale premium. Waterfront homes sell for 3% more, and an outdoor fireplace adds another 2.8%."Cottagecore taps into a desire for homes that feel like an escape from everyday life," said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow's home trends expert. "After years of busy schedules and screen time, buyers are drawn to spaces that encourage slowing down, where they can picture sunset dinners by the water or s'mores around the fire. Even if the home isn't actually a vacation property, buyers are willing to pay more for features that make everyday life feel like a getaway."Quartzite steals the spotlightIn the kitchen, quartzite is the new star of the show. Homes that mention quartzite countertops sell for 5.3% more than expected, surpassing quartz (3%), soapstone (2.7%), marble (1.9%) and onyx (1.6%).This material feels elevated yet durable, which may explain its growing appeal. Buyers want kitchens that look beautiful in photos but can also handle real life.Personal touches net higher pricesOnce considered risky, personalization is now a selling point. Listings that highlight custom features sell for 3.2% more than expected, and bespoke finishes are linked to a 3% premium.Highly personal, purpose-built spaces are resonating, too. For example, a gourmet kitchen designed for the home chef adds a 3% premium, while a golf simulator gives a 2.7% boost. Buyers are embracing homes that reflect their hobbies and passions, especially when those features are already thoughtfully designed and ready to use.No fixer-uppers, pleaseToday's buyers are also making one thing clear: They don't want a project. Turnkey homes sell for 2.9% more than expected, and remodeled homes command 2.2% more than similar homes that don't tout their renovations. Meanwhile, fixer-uppers sell for 14% less."When affordability is tight, the last thing buyers want is another expensive project waiting for them," said Zillow Senior Economist Kara Ng. "Homes that are already updated and thoughtfully designed can command higher prices because buyers can roll those costs into their mortgage, rather than paying for expensive improvements after closing."Takeaways for sellersIf your home already has one of these sought-after features, make sure it shines in the listing description. But there's no need to rush into renovations just before putting a home on the market. Sellers can often boost their sale price in simpler ways:List at the right moment. Timing can make a meaningful difference. Zillow's latest Best Time to List analysis shows that homes listed in late May sell for about 1.7% more, roughly $6,000 extra on a typical home.Get strategic. Zillow Preview is a way to publicly introduce a home to buyers before it officially goes active on the market. It allows sellers and agents to use real-time buyer responses, such as shares, saves and tour requests, to refine the selling strategy before a listing goes live.Focus on digital first impressions. Today's buyers often fall in love online. Zillow research indicates that listings with high-resolution photography, virtual tours and interactive floor plans, which are all included in Zillow Showcase? listings, tend to sell faster and for more money.About the researchZillow analyzed more than 2 million homes listed for sale in 2025, looking for more than 600 common phrases used in listing descriptions. To understand how these phrases might affect a home's sale price, we first estimated what each home was likely to sell for based on factors like its location, size, type of home, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and when it was listed.Next, we compared that estimate to the home's actual sale price. This helped us measure whether certain listing features or phrases were linked to a higher sale price than expected.When we say a home "sold for more than expected," we mean it sold for more than similar homes with comparable characteristics. In this context, a "premium" simply means that a particular feature or phrase is associated with a higher sale price compared to similar homes without it, not that the home sold for more than its Zestimate or asking price.About Zillow GroupZillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. 



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Zillow becomes official partner of Major League Baseball, bringing 'home' to America's national pastimeMarch 23, 2026 1:00 PM
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Multiyear partnership puts Zillow to the full MLB season, including tentpole moments and the postseasonSEATTLE, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow® is stepping up to the plate. The company today announced a multiyear partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), becoming the official real estate and home rentals marketplace partner of MLB.

 

The agreement spans the baseball calendar, from spring training and home openers through the postseason, and includes national broadcasting, streaming, digital and in-stadium integrations. The partnership brings together two brands connected by a single idea: home."Baseball is one of the few places where getting 'home' is literally the point of the game," said Beverly W. Jackson, vice president of Brand and Product Marketing at Zillow. "And for millions of Americans, exploring homes online has become a pastime of its own. But Zillow is more than where the journey starts — we're building tools and products to help buyers, sellers and renters move through every step on their journey home."In baseball, everything revolves around home — home plate, home field advantage and cheering for the home team. At Zillow, our mission is to make home a reality for more and more people. As America's national pastime, baseball is a game of milestones, from first games to season-defining moments that mark a watershed event. Zillow sees those same milestones every day, from first homes to growing households and new beginnings. This partnership connects those journeys, linking the moments celebrated at the ballpark with the decisions that shape where people call home.A season-long presence
Zillow will be active across national broadcasting, streaming and digital platforms throughout the season, including:National marketing campaigns airing across MLB Network, MLB.TV and Apple TV+Year-round league sponsorshipOn-site and hospitality experiences at All-Star Week and Postseason eventsPresenting sponsorship of Pennant Chase across MLB Owned and Operated MediaA shared language of home
Millions of renters, buyers and sellers use Zillow each month to browse listings, list their home, compare rentals, track home values and prepare for their next move. This partnership with MLB puts Zillow front and center throughout the baseball season, across broadcasts and ballparks nationwide, showing how Zillow helps people move forward and take the next step in their home journey."The start of baseball season is about the feeling that there's no place like home," said Uzma Rawn Dowler, MLB's chief marketing officer and senior vice president of Global Corporate Partnerships. "It's a fresh start filled with optimism and shared rituals. Partnering with Zillow connects that tradition to a brand that plays a meaningful role in helping people find a place of their own, and we think MLB's extensive marketing ecosystem can extend that brand connection even further."Bringing 'Someday starts today' to the season
The MLB partnership builds on Zillow's 2026 brand platform, "Someday starts today," which launched earlier this year to celebrate the belief that progress begins with a first step.At the start of every baseball season, each team believes this could be its year — its someday. By showing up across home openers, All-Star Week and the Postseason, Zillow connects that same sense of possibility to the home journey, reminding people that getting started is what turns someday into something real.Throughout 2026, Zillow will continue to be active across sports, music and other cultural moments, reinforcing its role in helping people turn someday into today.About Zillow Group:
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime® and dotloop®.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN) 














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'Accidental landlords' rise to three-year high as market shiftsMarch 11, 2026 8:00 AM
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Unsold listings make up a growing share of the rental market — the second-largest on record and trending upward 2.3% of homes listed for rent on Zillow were recently listed for sale, according to a new Zillow analysis. Only once in Zillow's nearly six-year record has the share of "accidental landlords" been higher nationwide — in November 2022.Texas and Florida markets, along with Denver, Portland and Nashville, have the largest share of these accidental-landlord properties.Would-be sellers resorting to renting instead of accepting a serious price cut indicates these homeowners don't need to liquidate distressed properties.SEATTLE, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A near-record (and rising) share of homeowners are turning their unsold properties into rentals1, according to new research from Zillow®. Properties owned by these "accidental landlords" account for more of the listed rental stock than at any time since 2022 — and the trend may not have peaked yet.







"As the market continues to rebalance, sellers are facing a different reality than they did a few years ago," said Kara Ng, senior economist at Zillow. "Bargaining power is tilting toward buyers and homes are taking longer to sell, making renting out a property one way to buy time rather than compete aggressively on price. After all, today's sellers are rarely forced to sell, and it appears they are often unwilling to budge off of what their heart says their home is worth."Because Zillow is a destination for both for-sale and rental listings, the platform offers a unique view into how unsold homes are increasingly reentering the market as rentals. The current record was set in November 2022, when 2.4% of the rental stock on Zillow was made up of homes that owners were unable to sell. Mortgage rates had more than doubled since the start of that year, skyrocketing from 3.11% to 7.08% by the end of October. Sellers were scrambling to adjust to a shocking new market paradigm in which buyer purchasing power had been nearly halved in mere months. Today's trend is choice-driven rather than shock-driven.The metric is highly seasonal and typically peaks in November, when would-be sellers lose hope at the close of home shopping season. Zillow's most recent data from October 2025 matches the past October high of 2.3% from 2022, and the past record high of 2.4% from November 2022 is well within reach.Major metros with the highest share of accidental landlords tend to be places where there's less competition among home buyers. These places trend toward being more buyer-friendly on Zillow's Market Heat Index, for-sale listings generally linger longer and price cuts are more common. Of the top 10, seven are in Texas or Florida.Metros with the highest share of 
accidental landlordsMetros with the lowest share of accidental
landlords1) Denver: 4.9%1) Providence: 0.6%*2) Houston: 4.2%2) Boston: 0.6%*3) Austin: 4.1%3) New York: 0.7%*4) San Antonio: 3.9%4) Hartford: 0.8%*5) Portland: 3.7%5) Buffalo: 0.8%*6) Tampa: 3.7%6) Milwaukee: 1.2%*7) Miami: 3.5%7) Chicago: 1.3%8) Dallas: 3.4%8) Philadelphia: 1.4%*9) Jacksonville: 3.3%9) Cleveland: 1.5%10) Nashville: 3.2%10) Richmond: 1.5%*
* These metros were among Zillow's 10 hottest markets for 2026.Conversely, metros with the lowest share of for-sale homes turned rentals are in places where competition for for-sale homes is the hottest. Among the bottom-10 metros for accidental landlords, eight are on Zillow's list for hottest housing markets for 2026 — only Chicago and Cleveland are not.Detached single-family homes are the most common property type owned by an accidental landlord — 3.4% of single-family homes listed for rent on Zillow are owned by accidental landlords. That's compared to 2.2% for townhomes and 1.1% for condos. But the share of condo landlords in this situation has risen the most, compared to the average of the previous five years. With a lower entry price making them less sensitive to interest rates, condos did not have the same run-up in accidental landlords as detached single-family homes did in 2022. However, they did see a larger spike in the first year of the pandemic, when the perceived risks of high density and the proliferation of remote work sapped buyer demand in urban areas.The rise of would-be sellers turning into accidental landlords rather than selling for a loss — or at least a lower price than they are willing to accept — is a good indication that homeowners aren't selling out of necessity or because they are at risk of foreclosure. Recent Zillow research found that while more than half of homes lost value over the previous year, the vast majority of homeowners are ahead on their investment. Just 4.1% of homes were valued lower than their last sale, a much smaller percentage than the 11.2% of homes in the same position before the pandemic. Zillow tools make managing rentals simple
With more would-be sellers becoming landlords, Zillow has expanded its free tools designed to support homeowners navigating rentals for the first time, including listing, tenant screening, lease creation and rent collection through Zillow Rental Manager.About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN)1 Homes counted as owned by an "accidental landlord" were listed for sale on Zillow for at least two weeks, unsold before being delisted and posted as a rental listing on Zillow within 3 months of being delisted.










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Zillow's February Market Report points to spring reboundMarch 4, 2026 8:00 AM
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Existing home sales rose 1.8% year over year amid improved affordabilitySEATTLE, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Home values rose for the first time in seven months and existing home sales improved from a year ago, according to the Zillow® February Market Report. The housing market is perking up as spring approaches, possibly foreshadowing a more active year for transactions after three low-volume years.







The improvement in existing home sales in February suggests January's weaker figures were likely influenced by severe winter weather, while improved affordability aligns with Zillow's forecast for increased activity this year. Lower mortgage rates have helped improve buying power by about $30,000 for a median-income household over the past year, while the typical mortgage payment is down 7.7% from a year ago, excluding taxes and insurance. A sustained dip for mortgage rates below 6% could provide a psychological boost that prompts more buyers and sellers to return to the market.New listings fell 3% from a year earlier in February, as winter storms may have continued to disrupt activity. This will be an important metric to watch in the months ahead to track how many fresh options will be available to buyers benefiting from improved affordability."Zillow's latest data suggests buyers and sellers are starting to regain confidence. Existing home sales rose from a year ago, providing an early glimmer of hope that the housing market has turned a corner after three years bouncing along the bottom," said Mischa Fisher, chief economist at Zillow. "Buyers have more homes within reach to choose from to go along with these friendlier conditions. Lower mortgage rates will also encourage more homeowners who have felt locked in to sell as they will be better able to afford their next home."Home Values & Mortgage PaymentsThe typical U.S. home value is $361,371.The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) rose 0.1% month over month in February. Home values are 0.4% higher than a year earlier.The monthly mortgage payment on a typical U.S. home is $1,738, assuming a 20% down payment and excluding taxes and insurance. That is 7.7% lower than last year.InventoryThere were 1.12 million homes for sale nationwide in February.Active inventory was 5% higher than a year earlier. Inventory rose 0.4% from January.New for-sale listings totaled 283,478 in February, down 3% from a year earlier and up 4.9% from January.Sales239,910 homes were sold in February, according to the preliminary Zillow sales count nowcast. That is 1.8% higher than a year earlier and up 13% from January. These figures will be revised mid-month.Newly pending listings, which measures listings that changed from for-sale to pending status rather than closed sales, shows 3.5% growth from a year earlier and an 11.1% increase over January.CompetitionHomes took a median of 28 days to go pending in February. That was four days longer than a year earlier and 19 days shorter than January.The share of listings with a price cut in February was 20.3%. That was down 1.3 percentage points from a year earlier and down 1.7 percentage points from January.20.4% of homes sold above list price in January, the most recent data available. That was 1.8 percentage points lower than a year earlier and 1.9 percentage points lower than December.RentsThe typical rent nationwide is $1,895, according to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). That's 1.9% higher than a year earlier and up 0.4% from January, pointing to continued deceleration of rent growth.39.2% of rental listings on Zillow offered a concession in February. That's 1.9 percentage points lower than a year earlier and up 0.3 percentage points from January.Local data can be found on Zillow's market explorer. The Zillow March Market Report is expected to be released April 6.Zillow February Market ReportMetro Area*Typical
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This press release includes forward-looking statements about future housing market conditions, mortgage rates, rental trends and other economic factors. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to change. Actual outcomes may differ materially due to changes in economic and market conditions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and Zillow Group undertakes no obligation to update them.About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN) 



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Zillow to host AI Summit for Investors: Leading the Next Era of Real EstateFebruary 23, 2026 5:00 PM
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SEATTLE, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG), which is transforming the way people buy, sell, rent and finance homes, today announced it will host an investor event focused on how the company continues to deliver and lead on AI innovation in real estate at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT March 24 in New York City.







The half-day event will showcase how Zillow's integrated transaction platform enables AI to operate across the full residential journey, from home discovery through closing. Zillow embeds intelligence across interconnected consumer and professional workflows, creating a unified system that improves as more buyers, sellers, renters and agents transact on the platform — rather than limiting AI to isolated features. Senior leaders will demonstrate how this integration positions Zillow to lead how residential real estate operates in an AI-driven era. Key speakers will include Zillow Co-Founders and Co-Executive Chairmen Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink, Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Wacksman, Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Hofmann and other senior product and artificial intelligence leaders from Zillow.In-person attendance is by invitation only. A live webcast and replay can be accessed on the Events & Presentations section of Zillow Group's Investor Relations website."AI creates a durable advantage in real estate when it is integrated across the entire transaction," Wacksman said. "Over more than two decades, Zillow has built the infrastructure, proprietary data and professional relationships that allow intelligence to be embedded at every step for the consumer — from search and touring to financing and closing. Because our platform connects these stages in a single system, every interaction strengthens the next, continuously improving outcomes for consumers and partners."In an AI-driven environment, advantage accrues to platforms with closed-loop transaction data and embedded workflows at scale. Zillow operates across discovery, pricing signals, touring activity, agent connections, financing exploration and closing — creating a comprehensive view of the residential transaction that is not available through standalone tools or general-purpose AI systems. This integration enables Zillow to train and deploy AI purpose-built for housing, delivering more precise matches, smarter guidance and helping more consumers and professionals transact.Zillow's AI strategy is grounded in structural advantages developed over more than 20 years:Persistent consumer relationships at scale. More than 230 million average monthly unique users engage with Zillow across a months-long housing journey, generating high-intent, first-party behavioral signals across buying, selling and renting decisions. This depth of engagement provides contextual data that strengthens personalization and predictive performance.Embedded professional workflows. Zillow's tools sit inside the core operating systems and critical, license-required workflows where residential real estate transactions are executed, from touring and customer relationship management to contract negotiations, pricing guidance, transaction oversight and closing. By embedding technology directly into regulated, license-dependent processes, Zillow enables AI to support real-world execution in partnership with professionals.Structured, category-specific data. Zillow combines rich home characteristics, pricing history, media, touring activity and transaction outcomes across for-sale and rental inventory — including rental listings not broadly available elsewhere. This structured housing data, generated within licensed transaction workflows, enables AI tailored to the legal, financial and operational complexity of residential real estate.At the event, Zillow's leadership team will outline how the company's integrated transaction infrastructure, proprietary housing data and embedded professional workflows position it to shape how residential real estate functions in an AI-driven era. By connecting each stage of the housing journey within a single AI-infused system, Zillow improves decision-making, reduces friction and strengthens outcomes across the transaction. About Zillow Group: Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.Forward-Looking StatementsThis communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding our business strategies, the execution of those strategies, our competitive positioning and market opportunity, and the impact of artificial intelligence on our business and industry. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to change. Actual outcomes may differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to technological and regulatory developments, changes in housing market or competitive conditions, and other factors described in Zillow Group's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking statements in this communication except as required by law.(ZFIN)



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Zillow and Google bring home-buying guidance to NotebookLMFebruary 19, 2026 6:57 PM
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SEATTLE, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AI is changing how people make big life decisions. Buying a home is filled with complex, high-stakes decisions and, when people ask for help, answers need to be fast, clear and accurate.







Zillow and Google bring home-buying guidance to NotebookLM.Zillow is partnering with Google NotebookLM to make Zillow's home-buying guidance available in a featured notebook. NotebookLM is a personalized AI research and thinking tool designed to help users better connect with and understand complex information. Unlike general AI answers that can vary in accuracy, notebook users can ask questions and get responses grounded in Zillow's guidance, with direct citations to original articles on Zillow.com."When navigating a milestone as significant as buying a home, trusted information is important. This featured notebook, curated by Zillow in NotebookLM, meets home buyers at the start of their journey with answers they can trust," said Steven Johnson, co-founder and editorial director of NotebookLM.This notebook helps buyers get clarity in moments that often cause confusion or stress. Users can ask about topics like preapproval vs. prequalification, what typically happens after an offer is accepted, or how to plan for costs beyond the down payment.NotebookLM also supports multiple ways to explore the information, including "Audio Overviews" that turn Zillow's written guides into engaging, conversational audio formats. Users can listen to two AI hosts discuss everything from "the first step in buying a home" to "how to choose an agent."The collaboration builds on Zillow's broader work to use our data, insights and technology to help people through every stage of getting a home, from early exploration and touring to connecting with the right professionals when they're ready to move forward. It also reflects how Zillow is extending its housing guidance into AI emerging platforms where shoppers are spending time."Millions of people turn to Zillow at the start of their home journey," said Jen Berger, vice president, Creative & Performance Media at Zillow. "As more buyers turn to AI tools to research and plan, we want our trusted, expert-backed guidance to show up there, too. By bringing our home-buying expertise into NotebookLM, we're meeting even more people earlier in the process with answers that are fast, clear and grounded in reliable information."Q&AWhat is NotebookLM? 
Google NotebookLM is a personalized AI research and thinking tool designed to help users better connect with and understand complex information.How does Zillow's featured notebook work?
Zillow's featured notebook was curated by Zillow in Google NotebookLM. NotebookLM answers questions using Zillow's home-buying guides (including Zillow Learning Center articles) — and displays citations linking back to the original pages.Where do people find it? Do they need a Zillow account?
Open NotebookLM and look for the Zillow featured notebook or visit: [LINK]. Access follows Google/NotebookLM account rules.Is this a substitute for agents?
No. Tools like these help buyers come to agent conversations better prepared. Agents remain essential for high-stakes, personalized transactions.About Zillow Group: Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN)



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Zillow report: Agents want tech that saves brainpowerFebruary 19, 2026 8:00 AM
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Zillow's 2026 Agent Trends Survey finds ease of use now outranks cost as the leading factor agents consider when choosing new technology, while AI use becomes a daily habit for nearly half the industrySEATTLE, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Real estate agents know that time is money, yet they would sacrifice both for technology that saves them mental energy instead.







According to Zillow's 2026 Agent Trends Survey, ease of use is agents' top priority when choosing new tech tools, above both cost and time savings. Despite agents reporting they prioritize an easy-to-use platform, nearly all agents manage their workflows across multiple systems, despite ongoing innovation that could allow for simplified processes. Today, a typical agent uses between two and four tools in a typical week — a trend that has held steady over the past year.The findings reflect the reality that many agents are navigating: Managing multiple platforms and fragmented workflows drains mental energy that could otherwise go toward serving clients. Tools that reduce cognitive load — that make the work itself simpler — allow agents to focus on what actually drives their business: relationships, responsiveness and strategic guidance.AI is becoming a daily habit for nearly half the industry The survey also reveals how quickly artificial intelligence has moved from experimental to essential for many agents. AI is reshaping agents' daily workflows, with nearly half of them saying they use tools like ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude at least daily. Agents on teams use these tools even more frequently than independent agents do.But adoption is far from universal. About one-quarter of agents use AI tools less than once a week or not at all, creating a notable divide in how different segments of the industry are engaging with technology. And while agents are increasingly incorporating AI into their work, their clients haven't caught up; most agents rarely observe their clients using AI tools."What stands out in this data is how quickly AI has become routine for many agents, while others are barely using it at all," said Cameron Swiggett, Zillow's vice president of Product. "For agents who haven't started yet, here's the reality: AI isn't here to edge you out — it's here to give you an edge. Start small with repetitive tasks, like drafting follow-up emails or summarizing market reports. The goal is to free up mental energy so you can focus on what really matters: winning clients, deepening relationships and guiding people through the biggest financial decisions of their lives. The agents who figure this out will appear superhuman to their clients and win more deals."Zillow Pro offers agents a unified platform powered by AI Agents want simplicity, and Zillow® is using AI to deliver it, building tools that help agents work smarter and see stronger results. Zillow ProSM, launching soon, unifies the tools that agents need to scale their business. It brings together buyer and seller insights that show agents when their clients are ready to take the next step; an intuitive customer relationship management experience powered by Follow Up Boss; and premium branding tools — all powered by Zillow's search data and AI.Zillow Pro reduces the friction and mental load that come from managing multiple disconnected systems, so agents can focus on serving clients and closing transactions. Agents can join the Zillow Pro interest list to receive updates on availability.Beyond technology, the survey highlights the enduring role agents play as trusted advisors and educators. Other key findings:Agents are bridging a financial literacy gap. Nearly half of agents say most new clients overestimate how much home they can afford, and very few buyers arrive with a high degree of financial literacy. About two-thirds of agents report that clients understand the basics of homeownership financing, but need detailed guidance when they first engage in the home-buying process. Zillow Home Loans' verified pre-approval helps by giving buyers a true understanding of what they can afford. That figure is now displayed next to Zillow Home Loans' BuyabilitySM tool, which allows consumers to see which for-sale homes on Zillow fit within their budget based on customized monthly payment estimates. These tools empower consumers, helping agents work with more informed clients from the start.Pre-approval is becoming more common, but remains inconsistent. About 50% of agents say new leads arrive with a mortgage pre-approval only some of the time, while the other half says such leads have already been pre-approved at least half the time.Relationships remain agents' most powerful business driver. Nearly all agents report getting new leads from their sphere of influence, whether through repeat business or referrals from past clients. The longer an agent has been in the industry, the more powerful that network becomes.Agents use listing information from comparable homes when helping sellers. Three-quarters of agents report using information about the price history of comparable homes when determining the listing price for a seller's property most or all of the time, with about 42% of agents report doing so all of the time. About two-thirds of agents (67%) report using days-on-the-market stats on comparable homes when determining the listing price for a seller's property most or all of the time.About Zillow Group: Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.(ZFIN) 



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Zillow launches Zillow for Warcraft®, a new way to explore World of Warcraft® homesFebruary 17, 2026 6:00 AM
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As player housing debuts in Blizzard Entertainment®'s World of Warcraft, Zillow introduces a custom experience in which fans can explore in-game homesSEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As player housing goes live in World of Warcraft®, Zillow® has teamed up with Blizzard Entertainment® to introduce Zillow for Warcraft®, a custom microsite that allows anyone to browse a curated collection of in-game homes from Azeroth™.



The Zillow for Warcraft experience brings Zillow's familiar home exploration into a fantasy setting. The microsite highlights a mix of player-favorite housing creations and early looks at Blizzard-built homes inspired by iconic Warcraft styles, such as Stormwind townhouses and Horde-influenced bungalows. Select homes are featured with a Showcase™-inspired experience, including 3D Home® tours and SkyTour-style visuals, offering an immersive way to explore standout designs.With millions of players worldwide, World of Warcraft has one of gaming's most enduring and passionate communities — one that has been asking for player housing for close to two decades. On the cusp of the game's next expansion, Midnight, which launches globally on March 2, players' dreams of homeownership in Azeroth have now come true."Player housing is a milestone moment for the World of Warcraft community, and we wanted to honor it in a way that felt authentic and unexpected," said Beverly W. Jackson, vice president of Brand and Product Marketing at Zillow. "Zillow exists at the center of how people think and talk about home, and gaming has become another powerful expression of that. This collaboration brings two worlds together, celebrating home as both a place to belong and a place to escape into something that feels honest and personal."Zillow taps into years of player anticipation by bringing a familiar way to explore homes from a fantasy world that players have long called home. As part of the collaboration, World of Warcraft players can unlock in-game items, including a Zillow-inspired doormat."Player housing has sparked an extraordinary wave of creativity in World of Warcraft, and the passion our community has poured into shaping their own spaces is nothing short of inspiring," said Monica Austin, chief marketing officer of Blizzard Entertainment. "Partnering with Zillow allowed us to take that excitement even further — creating an experience that feels playful, intuitive, and tailor-made for our players. Together, we've built something that celebrates the unique ways players express themselves in Azeroth and the joy of finally carving out a place in the world they call home."Zillow developed this work in partnership with 72andSunny and We Are Royale. The Zillow for Warcraft launch is supported by a co-branded campaign across paid social, Reddit and TikTok creators and Zillow's social channels, with creators and players sharing their in-game homes and reactions across platforms. The experience is fantasy only and not transactional. There is no buying or selling of homes, no pricing and no Zestimates.Zillow for Warcraft will continue to feature new player-created homes over time, extending the experience beyond launch and celebrating the creativity of the World of Warcraft community.To explore curated homes in Azeroth, visit https://www.zillow.com/warcraft/.Zillow's Someday Starts Today brand campaignThe World of Warcraft partnership is part of Zillow's 2026 brand platform, Someday Starts Today, which debuted earlier this month in connection with Zillow advertising airing during the Grammy Awards® broadcast.Someday Starts Today is rooted in a simple idea: Whatever your "someday" looks like, it's closer than you think when you can see what's possible, encouraging you to take a first step. At a time when buying, selling or renting can feel overwhelming or out of reach, Zillow's focus is on helping people move from aspiration to action by making it easier to see what's possible and take a first step, starting with home.By turning years of player wish lists into real, explorable homes inside Azeroth, World of Warcraft's new player housing mirrors what Zillow does in the real world, which is helping people move from imagining a home to experiencing it. This collaboration shows how Zillow shows up in culture wherever people dream about home, from the living room to their favorite game.About World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft® is Blizzard Entertainment's genre-defining massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the iconic Warcraft universe, a living, ever-evolving world experienced by hundreds of millions of players across its 30-year history. Since its launch in 2004, World of Warcraft has invited players from around the globe to step into Azeroth — a realm of rich storytelling, adventure, and community — where they forge alliances, battle formidable foes, shape their own legends, and find home.About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 35 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.About Zillow Group:
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Zillow Group Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial ResultsFebruary 10, 2026 4:05 PM
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SEATTLE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG), which is transforming the way people buy, sell, rent and finance homes, today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025.







Complete financial results, and outlook for the first quarter of 2026, can be found in the shareholder letter on the Investor Relations section of Zillow Group's website at https://investors.zillowgroup.com/investors/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx. "We delivered strong results in the fourth quarter and throughout 2025, achieving all our reported full-year financial targets, including positive net income, while continuing to gain share in both For Sale and Rentals," said Zillow Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Wacksman. "As we celebrate 20 years of Zillow, our results demonstrate our disciplined and consistent execution of our strategy. With our deeply engaged audience, industry-leading software that powers industry workflows, and two decades of AI innovation, we are uniquely positioned to drive durable growth by making the entire moving journey easier for consumers and the real estate professionals who serve them."Recent highlights include:Zillow Group reported strong fourth-quarter results.Q4 revenue was up 18% year over year to $654 million, near the high end of the company's outlook range. Full-year 2025 revenue of $2.6 billion was up 16% year over year. The residential real estate industry grew by 3% in Q4 and 3% for full-year 2025, according to the NAR, meaning the company outperformed the industry by 1,500 basis points in Q4 and 1,300 basis points for full-year 2025.1 The company estimates Q4 and full-year 2025 purchase mortgage origination volume for the industry was roughly flat year over year.For Sale revenue was up 11% year over year to $475 million in Q4.Residential revenue was up 8% year over year in Q4 to $418 million, benefiting from growth in the company's agent and software offerings and in the company's New Construction marketplace.Mortgages revenue increased 39% year over year to $57 million in Q4, primarily due to a 67% increase in purchase loan origination volume to $1.5 billion.
 Rentals revenue increased 45% year over year to $168 million in Q4, primarily driven by multifamily revenue growing 63% year over year.
 On a GAAP basis, net income was $3 million in Q4, and net income margin was 0%, a 990-basis-point increase year over year. GAAP net income was $23 million for full-year 2025, and net income margin was 1%, a 590-basis-point increase year over year.Q4 Adjusted EBITDA was $149 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 23%, a 260-basis-point increase year over year, driven by revenue growth and cost management. Adjusted EBITDA was $622 million for full-year 2025, and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 24%, a 180-basis-point increase year over year.2Cash and investments at the end of Q4 were $1.3 billion, down from $1.4 billion at the end of Q3. During Q4, the company repurchased 3.4 million shares for $232 million.Traffic to Zillow Group's apps and sites in Q4 was up 8% year over year to 221 million average monthly unique users. Visits during Q4 were up 2% year over year at 2.1 billion.






1National Association of Realtors® existing homes sold during Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 multiplied by the average selling price per home for Q4 2025 and full-year 2025, compared with the same period in 20242Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures; they are not calculated or presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Please see the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below for more information about our presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the relevant period.Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial HighlightsThe following table sets forth Zillow Group's financial highlights for the periods presented (in millions, except percentages, unaudited):

Three Months EndedDecember 31,
2024 to 2025% Change
Year Ended December 31,
2024 to 2025% Change

2025
2024

2025
2024
Revenue:











For Sale revenue:











Residential
$             418
$           387
8 %
$         1,704
$        1,594
7 %Mortgages
57
41
39 %
199
145
37 %Total For Sale revenue
475
428
11 %
1,903
1,739
9 %Rentals
168
116
45 %
630
453
39 %Other
11
10
10 %
50
44
14 %Total revenue
$             654
$           554
18 %
$         2,583
$        2,236
16 %Other Financial Data:











Gross profit
$             476
$           420


$         1,915
$        1,709

Net income (loss)
$                 3
$            (52)


$              23
$          (112)

Diluted net income (loss) per share
$            0.01
$         (0.22)


$           0.09
$         (0.48)

Net cash provided by operating activities
$               72
$           122


$            368
$           428

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:(1)











Adjusted EBITDA
$             149
$           112


$            622
$           498

Adjusted net income
$               98
$             68


$            417
$           349

Diluted adjusted net income per share
$            0.39
$          0.27


$           1.64
$          1.38

Adjusted free cash flow
$             125
$             78


$            420
$           309

Percentage of Revenue:











Gross profit
73 %
76 %


74 %
76 %

Net income (loss)
— %
(9) %


1 %
(5) %

Adjusted EBITDA(1)
23 %
20 %


24 %
22 %

Adjusted net income(1)
15 %
12 %


16 %
16 %


(1) These are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below for more information about our presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the relevant period. Conference Call and Webcast InformationZillow Group will host a live webcast to discuss these results today at 2 p.m. Pacific time (5 p.m. Eastern time). Please register for the live event at https://zillow-q4-25-financial-results.open-exchange.net/. A shareholder letter, investor presentation, and link to both the live webcast and recorded replay of the call may be accessed in the Quarterly Results section of Zillow Group's Investor Relations website.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding the company's business strategies, the execution of those strategies, and their impact on consumers and real estate professionals. Statements containing words such as "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "predict," "will," "projections," "continue," "estimate," "outlook," "guidance," "would," "could," "strive" or similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made based on assumptions as of February 10, 2026, and although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee these results. Differences in Zillow Group's actual results from those described in these forward-looking statements may result from actions taken by Zillow Group as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Zillow Group's control.Factors that may contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the health and stability of the economy and United States residential real estate industry, including changes in inflationary conditions, interest rates, housing availability and affordability, labor shortages and supply chain issues; our ability to manage advertising, product inventory and pricing, and to maintain relationships with our real estate partners; our ability to establish or maintain relationships with listing and data providers, which affects traffic to our mobile apps and websites; or changes to our rights to use or timely access listing data, or to the quality or quantity of such listing data; our ability to comply with current and future rules and requirements promulgated by National Association of REALTORS®, multiple listing services, or other real estate industry groups or governing bodies, or decisions to repeal, amend or not enforce such rules and requirements; our ability to navigate industry changes, including as a result of past, pending or future lawsuits, settlements or government investigations, which may include lawsuits, settlements or investigations in which we are not a named party; uncertainties related to policy changes, enforcement priorities, or government shutdowns at the federal and state levels; our ability to continue to innovate and compete to attract customers and real estate partners; our ability to effectively invest resources to pursue new strategies, develop new products and services and expand existing products and services into new markets; our ability to operate and grow Zillow Home Loans' mortgage operations, including the ability to obtain or maintain sufficient financing to fund the origination of mortgages, meet customers' financing needs with product offerings, continue to grow origination operations and resell originated mortgages on the secondary market; the duration and impact of natural disasters, climate change, geopolitical events, and other catastrophic events (including public health crises) on our ability to operate, demand for our products or services, or general economic conditions; our public statements, disclosures, targets, and product features related to sustainability matters; our ability to maintain adequate security controls or technology systems, or those of third parties on which we rely, to protect data integrity and the information and privacy of our customers and other third parties; our ability to navigate any significant disruption in service on our mobile apps or websites or in our network; the impact of past, pending or future litigation and other disputes or enforcement actions, which may include lawsuits or investigations to which we are not a party; our ability to attract, engage, and retain a highly skilled workforce; mergers, acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships, capital-raising activities, or other corporate transactions or commitments by us or our competitors; our ability to continue relying on third-party services to support critical functions of our business; our ability to protect and continue using our intellectual property and prevent others from copying, infringing upon, or developing similar intellectual property, including as a result of artificial intelligence; our ability to comply with domestic and international laws, regulations, rules, contractual obligations, policies and other obligations, or to obtain or maintain required licenses to support our business and operations; our ability to pay our debt or to raise additional capital or refinance our indebtedness on acceptable terms, or at all; actual or anticipated fluctuations in quarterly and annual results of operations and financial position; actual or perceived inaccuracies in the assumptions, estimates and internal or third-party data that we use to calculate business, performance and operating metrics; and volatility of our Class A common stock and Class C capital stock prices.The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative but not exhaustive. For more information about potential factors that could affect Zillow Group's business and financial results, please review the "Risk Factors" described in Zillow Group's publicly available filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as may be required by law, Zillow Group does not intend and undertakes no duty to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.About Zillow Group, Inc.Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries, and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.Please visit https://investors.zillowgroup.com, www.zillowgroup.com/news, www.x.com/zillowgroup, and www.linkedin.com/company/zillow, where Zillow Group discloses information about the company, its financial information, and its business that may be deemed material.Logos for Zillow Group and some of its key brands are available at https://zillow.com/news/logos/.(ZFIN)Use of Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresTo provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results and liquidity, this press release includes references to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Diluted adjusted net income per share, and Adjusted free cash flow, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. We have provided a reconciliation below of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA is a key metric used by our management and Board of Directors to measure operating performance and trends and to prepare and approve our annual budget. In particular, we believe the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA facilitates operating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis.Our use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of share-based compensation;Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditures or contractual commitments;Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect impairment costs;Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect acquisition-related costs;Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect loss on extinguishment of debt;Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect interest expense or other income, net;Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect income taxes; andOther companies, including companies in our own industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently from the way we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including various cash-flow metrics, net income (loss), and our other GAAP results.Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Adjusted Net Income Per ShareOur presentation of Adjusted net income and Diluted adjusted net income per share excludes the impact of share-based compensation, impairment costs, acquisition-related costs, loss on extinguishment of debt, and income taxes. These measures are not key metrics used by our management or Board of Directors to measure operating performance or otherwise manage the business. However, we provide Adjusted net income and Diluted adjusted net income per share as supplemental information to investors, as we believe the exclusion of the results of share-based compensation, impairment costs, acquisition-related costs, loss on extinguishment of debt, and income taxes facilitates investors' operating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis. You should not consider Adjusted net income and Diluted adjusted net income per share in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.Adjusted Free Cash FlowWe define Adjusted free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for purchases of property and equipment, purchases of intangible assets, net borrowings (repayments) on repurchase agreements, and the initial payment in connection with the Redfin rentals partnership. Borrowings (repayments) on repurchase agreements are used to fund Zillow Home Loans mortgage loan originations, and we consider them part of our ongoing liquidity management. The initial payment in connection with the Redfin rentals partnership was considered a one-time and nonrecurring cash flow, and we exclude it from our calculation as we believe it impacts the ability to evaluate the liquidity of our business operations on a period-to-period basis.We have included Adjusted free cash flow in this press release as it is a key metric used by our management to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and execution and our ability to consistently generate cash from our core operations on a period-to-period basis.Our use of Adjusted free cash flow has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Other companies, including companies in our own industry, may calculate Adjusted free cash flow differently from the way we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThe following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) for each of the periods presented (in millions, unaudited):

Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended December 31,

2025
2024
2025
2024Net income (loss)
$                   3
$           (52)
$                 23
$            (112)Income taxes
—
1
2
5Other income, net
(19)
(26)
(77)
(127)Depreciation and amortization
65
62
264
240Share-based compensation
95
119
390
448Impairment costs
—
—
2
6Acquisition-related costs
—
—
—
1Loss on extinguishment of debt                                             
—
—
—
1Interest expense
5
8
18
36Adjusted EBITDA
$              149
$          112
$              622
$              498The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted net income to net income (loss) and associated per-share metrics for each of the periods presented (in millions, except per-share data, unaudited):

Three Months EndedDecember 31,
Year Ended December 31,

2025
2024
2025
2024Net income (loss)
$                   3
$               (52)
$                 23
$            (112)Share-based compensation
95
119
390
448Impairment costs
—
—
2
6Acquisition-related costs
—
—
—
1Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
—
1Income taxes
—
1
2
5Adjusted net income
$                98
$                 68
$              417
$              349








Diluted net income (loss) per share
$             0.01
$            (0.22)
$             0.09
$            (0.48)Diluted adjusted net income per share                              
$             0.39
$             0.27
$             1.64
$             1.38For periods with GAAP net loss and Adjusted net income, the Adjusted diluted weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculation of Diluted adjusted net income per share includes potentially dilutive securities that were excluded from the calculation of Diluted net loss per share, as the effect was anti-dilutive. The following table reconciles the denominators used in the Diluted net income (loss) per share and Diluted adjusted net income per share calculations (in thousands, unaudited):

Three Months EndedDecember 31,
Year Ended December 31,

2025
2024
2025
2024Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
252,387
236,329
254,117
234,077Effect of dilutive securities:







Option awards
—
8,933
—
4,206Unvested restricted stock units
—
4,382
—
2,669Convertible senior notes
—
9,844
—
20,347Adjusted diluted weighted-average shares outstanding                                        
252,387
259,488
254,117
261,299The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted free cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities for the periods presented (in millions, unaudited):

Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended December 31,

2025
2024
2025
2024Net cash provided by operating activities
$                72
$              122
$              368
$              428Purchases of property and equipment
(28)
(34)
(133)
(143)Purchases of intangible assets
(11)
(7)
(134)
(28)Net borrowings (repayments) on repurchase agreements
92
(3)
219
52Initial payment in connection with Redfin rentals partnership
—
—
100
—Adjusted free cash flow
$              125
$                 78
$              420
$              309 



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Indianapolis leads Zillow's list of the best markets to buy a home in 2026January 26, 2026 1:03 PM
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Home buyers can expect a less stressful shopping experience in Indianapolis, Atlanta and Charlotte this yearZillow has identified the most buyer-friendly housing markets of 2026 among the 50 largest U.S. metros. Indianapolis, Atlanta and Charlotte lead the 10 markets where buyers will see the friendliest conditions.Top-ranked markets stand out for affordability, lower competition, and a combination of cooling home value growth now and forecasted appreciation ahead, signaling a more favorable entry point for buyers.Zillow previously named Hartford the hottest market of 2026, where competition remains more intense, edging out Buffalo and the New York metro area.SEATTLE, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Home shoppers looking for an advantage will find it in Zillow's newly released list of the most buyer-friendly housing markets of 2026. Indianapolis, Atlanta and Charlotte top the list of metros where buyers will find room to negotiate for relatively budget-friendly homes that have a combination of cooling prices now with expected appreciation ahead.







Buyers can breathe easier in these markets. They'll see more homes within budget, while forecasted appreciation suggests strong long-term financial potential. With less competition for each home, buyers have more time to make decisions and a lower risk of being pulled into stressful bidding wars."Home shoppers have room to breathe in these buyer-friendly markets. Lower competition gives buyers more time to decide and wiggle room to negotiate, adding up to a less stressful shopping experience," said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow®. "Cooling prices today, paired with expected growth ahead, make for a good entry point for those who have been waiting for the right moment. For sellers, pricing strategically from the start becomes that much more important when buyers hold the power."Zillow's most buyer-friendly markets of 2026 IndianapolisAtlantaCharlotteJacksonvilleOklahoma CityMemphisDetroitMiamiTampaPittsburghZillow analyzed housing conditions across major U.S. markets using three key measures that indicate buyer-friendly conditions: cooling home value growth now and forecasted appreciation ahead, the share of income a median earner would put toward the mortgage payment on a typical home, and less buyer competition, according to Zillow's Market Heat Index. The list highlights markets where buyers have a better chance of finding a home they can afford and more room to negotiate when they do.Most of Zillow's top 10 buyer-friendly markets are in the Midwest and the Sun Belt. Midwest housing markets generally avoided the steepest pandemic-era price run-ups, helping maintain their relative affordability. In the Sun Belt, new construction booms have helped inventory recover and eased competition for each home. In 5 of the 10 markets, a median household can afford a typical home — meaning a mortgage costs below 30% of income, assuming a 20% down payment.Earlier this month, Zillow named Hartford the hottest market of 2026. Nationwide, Zillow's outlook for this year calls for modest home value growth after a flat 2025. Mortgage rates are forecast to continue edging down toward 6%, or possibly lower, which should give a boost to home sales.Tips for buyers to make the most of buyer-friendly conditions
Lean on local experience. Great agents understand the hyperlocal market dynamics and bargaining tips to help get the best deal available.Don't be afraid to negotiate. Sellers today may cover closing costs or offer other concessions, especially in markets with more buyer-friendly conditions.Tips for sellers to help their listing stand out Price strategically. Sellers should set realistic starting prices, given that buyers likely have more options they can afford. Most sellers should still net solid returns on their sale, given the high-flying home value growth over the past several years.Don't forget screen appeal. When there are more sellers than buyers, it is important that sellers do what they can to make their listing stand out. Tools such as Zillow Showcase can help. Showcase listings sell for 2% more than similar non-Showcase listings on Zillow. Zillow's Most Buyer-Friendly Markets of 2026 RankMetropolitan
AreaTypical Home
Value, December
2025Home Value
Monthly Change,
December 2025
(Smoothed,
Seasonally
Adjusted)Forecasted
Annual Home
Value ChangeShare of Median
Household Income
Needed for Typical
Mortgage Payment1Indianapolis, IN$283,0400.2 %2.9 %26.9 %2Atlanta, GA$374,117-0.1 %1.9 %30.5 %3Charlotte, NC$379,2280.0 %2.6 %31.3 %4Jacksonville, FL$342,8530.0 %1.5 %32.2 %5Oklahoma City, OK$238,7910.2 %2.2 %26.8 %6Memphis, TN$237,8820.2 %1.5 %27.5 %7Detroit, MI$254,3550.4 %2.5 %25.9 %8Miami, FL$466,837-0.1 %2.5 %46.7 %9Tampa, FL$351,532-0.1 %1.5 %35.2 %10Pittsburgh, PA$217,4990.1 %0.6 %22.2 %11Columbus, OH$317,1490.2 %2.7 %29.8 %12Nashville, TN$445,4020.0 %2.1 %35.1 %13Orlando, FL$380,4140.0 %1.9 %36.1 %14Louisville, KY$268,2800.4 %1.6 %27.0 %15Houston, TX$302,4730.0 %0.9 %29.7 %16Raleigh, NC$429,457-0.1 %1.5 %30.4 %17Birmingham, AL$250,4720.3 %0.8 %24.0 %18Cleveland, OH$236,3770.4 %3.4 %27.8 %19Philadelphia, PA$372,8660.2 %2.5 %31.8 %20Kansas City, MO$310,2740.4 %2.7 %29.2 %21San Antonio, TX$273,946-0.1 %-0.3 %28.9 %22Las Vegas, NV$425,546-0.1 %1.6 %36.2 %23Virginia Beach, VA$358,7240.2 %2.2 %32.8 %24St. Louis, MO$261,7240.4 %2.2 %25.6 %25Phoenix, AZ$442,0020.1 %1.0 %33.1 %26Dallas, TX$358,078-0.1 %0.2 %31.2 %27Chicago, IL$333,7860.5 %2.3 %30.2 %28Baltimore, MD$390,5910.1 %0.8 %29.2 %29Milwaukee, WI$362,3680.7 %3.2 %34.5 %30Richmond, VA$379,6000.3 %2.7 %33.2 %31Hartford, CT$376,8110.5 %4.8 %33.2 %32Austin, TX$420,644-0.3 %-2.0 %34.3 %33Salt Lake City, UT$553,9820.4 %1.4 %37.7 %34Riverside, CA$574,6690.3 %2.3 %45.0 %35Buffalo, NY$270,3220.3 %3.6 %26.3 %36Providence, RI$499,4290.4 %3.5 %45.8 %37Washington, DC$567,4920.2 %0.3 %32.8 %38Denver, CO$558,5080.0 %-1.0 %36.6 %39Minneapolis, MN$374,3080.4 %0.2 %29.7 %40New Orleans, LA$248,9200.1 %-3.8 %35.6 %41Portland, OR$534,6140.3 %-0.4 %38.9 %42San Diego, CA$913,2860.2 %2.1 %57.3 %43Boston, MA$706,2810.4 %2.0 %43.7 %44Sacramento, CA$566,3030.2 %-0.2 %41.0 %45Seattle, WA$727,7610.3 %0.6 %46.4 %46New York, NY$699,6580.5 %1.9 %55.1 %47Los Angeles, CA$936,9390.4 %1.3 %67.0 %48San Francisco, CA$1,094,1640.5 %-0.8 %56.4 %49San Jose, CA$1,543,9380.9 %-0.2 %62.6 %*Note: Cincinnati was omitted from the rankings due to missing data.About Zillow Group
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Original: Indianapolis leads Zillow's list of the best markets to buy a home in 2026

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The current bubble is not confined to financial markets — it is observable across multiple spheres of society, despite historically low purchasing power. In fact, average incomes are at their lowest level in the past 30 years, yet asset prices continue to soar.

Real estate markets are particularly overinflated. Transactions often occur not through genuine demand from end-users, but via complex maneuvers among funds, which trade properties between portfolios to simulate market activity. In real time, actual economic participation is minimal: prices are excessively high while workers struggle to make ends meet. This disconnection between asset prices and real income underscores the unsustainable nature of the current bubble, highlighting the systemic risks not just in financial markets, but across society as a whole.

interest rate is the first in the list
housing real estate demand next
California z rdfn open .......

If the Fed cuts interest by .5%, should see Z go green for a few days.

Z new 52 week high

Good call lol

Shorts covering, this steamy turd will crash next week. Took some Jan 2023 puts today

What pops the housing bubble?

#1 Recession and based on the yield curve that could happen this summer.
#2 Another spike up in mortgage rates

Whoever figures out the best, leveraged way to short the housing market will make a killing over the next few years.


https://twitter.com/realwillmeade/status/1506653260341551106?cxt=HHwWhIC95YvK2ugpAAAA

The average new home sold for $511,000 in February.
Using todays mortgage rates and the 2.5 rule you need to make at least $200,000 to afford the average new home in America.
I’m now convinced this is the greatest bubble in a decade.

https://twitter.com/realwillmeade/status/1506652370511536132?cxt=HHwWiIC5haaW2ugpAAAA

U.S. Mortgage Rates Surge to the Highest Level in More than Two Years:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-mortgage-rates-surge-highest-150000544.html


The Housing Boom May Be About to Go Bust:

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-02-09/the-housing-bubble-may-be-about-to-burst?utm_campaign=bn&utm_medium=distro&utm_source=yahooUS

Pending Home Sales Shock with 6.9% Collapse:

https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2022/01/27/pending-home-sales-shock-with-6-9-collapse/

Pending home sales defied predictions of a rebound at year-end, falling by 3.9 percent compared with a downwardly revised November estimate, data from the National Association of Realtors showed Thursday.

Compared with a year ago, pending home sales fell 6.9 percent. Sales were down by 10 percent or more in both the Northeast and the West. Sales fell in the Midwest and the South, as well.

The downturn largely reflects an extremely low supply of homes for sale, according to NAR economist Lawrence Yun.

“Pending home sales faded toward the end of 2021, as a diminished housing supply offered consumers very few options,” Yun said. “Mortgage rates have climbed steadily the last several weeks, which unfortunately will ultimately push aside marginal buyers.”

Home sales are expected to contract further this year. Sales are forecast to be down by three percent in 2022 compared with last year, according to Yun.

Nice cash buy back news today. Hope this one rebounds a bit back close to it's highs.

I’m just curious if we’re gonna hear soon or in the coming months an investigation into the Zillow Zestimates being inflated to help Zillow Flip houses.

Makes sense. They curbed further losses. If Quantitative Easing is in the process of a reversal, interest rates are going up, house prices will fall.... Also the middle class shrank this year quite a bit, I'm willing to bet purchases from end users will slow further and additional investors will be cashing out of their investments attempting to curb losses as well. It's ok to make a loss of your offsetting gains, you can write off losses into future

I don’t think they will re enter the home flipping business. They lost what 300 Million?

Makes sense after their fire sale, they're liquidating to lower their financial burden when the real estate market takes a nose dive... They will be able to recover I bet, they probably plan on repurchasing into 2022 in various markets... Come to Toronto.

For sure

Going to $30-$40.00’range then sub $15.00 next year. Imo.

Buying sub 68.50 pps

And there she goes!

ZILLOW going to Collapse IMO. When I dunno but it’s set up for a 60-80% decline.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/09/01/top-3-high-growth-stocks-to-buy-in-september-2021/

Took starter here into leap $150. Nice chart set up

$Z Weekly - Looking interesting here pic.twitter.com/UiYyhfu0Xp— Blackopstocks (@Blackopstocks) June 16, 2021

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