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May 31, 2023, 08:00 ET More than 4 in 5 adults support building more homes in their neighborhood to boost housing affordability

A vast and growing majority of adults support adding more homes to their neighborhoods in response to the housing affordability crisis according to...

May 26, 2023, 08:00 ET Asian and Pacific Islander-headed households face higher housing payment burdens than any other race

A new Zillow® study finds Asian and Pacific Islander (API) families, despite relatively high income levels, bear the highest housing payment burdens...

May 24, 2023, 12:20 ET Zillow's top markets for college grads offer a balance of opportunity and affordability

Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been named Zillow's top market for college grads in 2023, highlighting how, this year, markets with a smaller...

May 11, 2023, 08:00 ET Home-buying costs could soar 22% if US defaults on its debt

A debt default is very unlikely, but new scenario projections from Zillow show sales would decrease sharply as mortgage costs balloon Mortgage rates...

May 10, 2023, 08:00 ET Market firmly in sellers' favor as rising demand meets low supply

The housing market has tilted firmly back in favor of sellers, as steady demand met scarce inventory to drive up home values, according to the latest ...

May 02, 2023, 19:58 ET Zillow builds ChatGPT plugin for real estate searches

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May 01, 2023, 08:00 ET Landlords sound off: Maintaining properties and screening renters are the biggest hassles of property management

Peak rental season is approaching, and a new set of landlords could be entering the market. Zillow economists predicted that 2023 would bring a surge ...

Apr 20, 2023, 05:00 ET Entry-level home shoppers most likely to face bidding wars this spring

Entry-level home shoppers are dealing with faster-rising prices and more competition than those after more-expensive homes, a new Zillow® analysis...

Apr 19, 2023, 08:00 ET More than half of Gen Zers and millennials believe they'd need to win the lottery to afford a home

The American dream of homeownership is not dead, even for Gen Zers and millennials1, but they believe their path to get there will be challenging and ...

Apr 18, 2023, 09:14 ET Los titulares de vales de elección de vivienda (Housing Choice Voucher) están perdiendo terreno ante el aumento de los alquileres

Apr 18, 2023, 08:00 ET Housing Choice Voucher holders are losing ground to rising rents

Housing Choice Vouchers are failing to keep up with rising rents, exposing rent-burdened households to economic uncertainty or homelessness. This is...

Apr 10, 2023, 08:00 ET Zillow's new search tool helps buyers find homes they can afford

Volatile mortgage rates are changing what some potential home buyers can afford from week to week, requiring a smarter way to shop Zillow's new app...

Apr 06, 2023, 08:00 ET Renters of color pay higher upfront costs

It's more difficult than ever to afford a rental after prices skyrocketed during the pandemic. With affordability as tight as it is, the upfront...

Mar 21, 2023, 08:00 ET Buyers are in the game, but interest rates are keeping sellers on the bench

Mortgage rates — both their high levels and their wild swings — are making life difficult for both buyers and sellers, according to Zillow's® latest...

Mar 15, 2023, 08:00 ET Room with a view? Renters can now use interactive property maps to choose their apartment on Zillow

Apartment hunters using Zillow can now see the exact location of available units — and even what their view would be — at thousands of participating...

Mar 13, 2023, 08:00 ET The U.S. has lost 58 'million-dollar' cities since the market's peak in July

The U.S. has lost 58 "million-dollar" cities — cities where the typical home is worth $1 million or more — since the housing market peaked last July, ...

Mar 08, 2023, 08:00 ET Zillow's panel of experts: Fix zoning to improve housing affordability

Relaxing zoning rules is one of the best ways to address the nation's ongoing housing affordability crisis, according to an independent panel of...

Mar 06, 2023, 07:30 ET Zillow nombra a Austin como la ciudad número uno para los inquilinos con Mascotas que buscan mudarse

Mar 06, 2023, 07:30 ET Zillow names Austin the top pet-friendly city for renters looking to move

The most pet-friendly city in the country for renters is Austin, Texas, with more than 4 out of every 5 rental listings allowing pets. What's more,...

Mar 02, 2023, 08:00 ET Expert panel expects home prices will grow at a steady pace starting in 2024

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Feb 27, 2023, 07:45 ET Homes owned by Black families appreciated the fastest during the pandemic

Homes owned by Black families appreciated more than any others since the start of the pandemic, with the typical Black homeowner gaining nearly...

Feb 21, 2023, 08:00 ET Home prices stabilize as buyers get a jump on spring shopping

Home sales are ticking up and price declines are leveling off as buyers ready for the spring sales season. But sellers have yet to join the fray —...

Feb 16, 2023, 08:00 ET Expect a competitive shopping season, despite few available homes

The fast-approaching spring home shopping season should feel a bit calmer than in recent years. Shoppers can expect competition for well-priced...

Feb 13, 2023, 08:00 ET Renters pay a 'singles tax' of nearly $7,000 for living alone

This Valentine's Day, Zillow has uncovered a heartbreaking truth for apartment-hunting singles: Renters living in a one-bedroom on their own face a...

Feb 09, 2023, 08:00 ET Buyers are getting more for their money as home shopping season approaches

Home size per dollar still largest in Memphis and the Midwest, despite declines driven by mortgage rates Rising mortgage rates last year cut $305,000 ...