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America's housing shortage nearly stopped growing in 2024
According to new Zillow analysis, a record wave of apartment construction held the shortfall near 4.7 million homes. But construction is already slowing, and the worst shortages are still in expensive coastal metros.
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Zillow brings its consumer insights directly to agents with Zillow Pro membership
Agents can now invite buyers and sellers they already know to collaborate with them on Zillow, unlocking insights and tools to help create more personalized client experiences and more business.
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Google Gemini now connects renters to Zillow tour booking
The only real estate platform in Gemini's connected apps ecosystem brings real-time rental tour scheduling directly into Google's AI assistant.
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Zillow argues conspiracy, consumer harm in two-day Chicago hearing
In federal court, Zillow argued that Compass and MRED conspired to cut off its listing feed and undermine its transparency standards, and that the stakes extend far beyond Chicago.
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Court clears the way for Zillow to present its full case at trial; hearing with FTC begins next month

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Google Gemini now connects renters to Zillow tour booking

The only real estate platform in Gemini's connected apps ecosystem brings real-time rental tour scheduling directly into Google's AI assistant.

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The spring that wasn't: Housing recovery stalls again as rates climb past 6.5%

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Busting myths: Renting doesn’t mean you’re ‘throwing money away’

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Booking an apartment tour used to mean waiting by the phone. Zillow is changing that.

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Agents grow more optimistic about the housing market heading into summer

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Zillow argues conspiracy, consumer harm in two-day Chicago hearing

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Zillow's antitrust hearing gets underway as consumer groups call for federal investigation of Compass and MLSs

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A federal judge will hear our case against MRED and Compass this week. Here's what it's really about.

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America’s housing deficit held steady at 4.7 million units for the first time in years

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Zillow’s June Market Report shows signs of life for home shopping season as sales, new listings rebound

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Zillow launches a personalized hub that guides home buyers from first search to closing

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America’s housing deficit held steady at 4.7 million units for the first time in years

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Zillow’s June Market Report shows signs of life for home shopping season as sales, new listings rebound

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Zillow Front Porch

America's housing shortage nearly stopped growing in 2024

Zillow brings its consumer insights directly to agents with Zillow Pro membership

Google Gemini now connects renters to Zillow tour booking

Zillow argues conspiracy, consumer harm in two-day Chicago hearing

Court clears the way for Zillow to present its full case at trial; hearing with FTC begins next month

The second wind: Housing finds its footing as rates ease and buyers re-engage

Renting is having a moment

The best front door colors to increase home value

Google Gemini now connects renters to Zillow tour booking

AI can make the work faster. People still drive innovation.

No, AI can’t replace your real estate agent

How Zillow’s engineers are actually using AI

The spring that wasn't: Housing recovery stalls again as rates climb past 6.5%

Busting myths: Renting doesn’t mean you’re ‘throwing money away’

Booking an apartment tour used to mean waiting by the phone. Zillow is changing that.

Agents grow more optimistic about the housing market heading into summer

Zillow argues conspiracy, consumer harm in two-day Chicago hearing

Zillow's antitrust hearing gets underway as consumer groups call for federal investigation of Compass and MLSs

A federal judge will hear our case against MRED and Compass this week. Here's what it's really about.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is headed to the president. Here's why it matters.

The infrastructure fair housing still needs — and the organizations building it

Building is getting easier. Getting it right is getting harder.

Come with me to a zRetreat

Careers that move with you: How military spouses find stability and growth at Zillow

Latest Zillow Research

America’s housing deficit held steady at 4.7 million units for the first time in years

Zillow brings its consumer insights directly to agents with Zillow Pro membership

Zillow’s June Market Report shows signs of life for home shopping season as sales, new listings rebound

Zillow launches a personalized hub that guides home buyers from first search to closing

America’s housing deficit held steady at 4.7 million units for the first time in years

Zillow brings its consumer insights directly to agents with Zillow Pro membership

Zillow’s June Market Report shows signs of life for home shopping season as sales, new listings rebound

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