Market Trends
Nearly 1 in 5 Homes Sell Within a Week
Homes that sell within seven days are 2.6 times more likely to sell above asking price
Dual shoppers — those engaging with both for-sale and rental listings — highlight how affordability pressures are pushing more buyers to compare both options.
Cottagecore, customization & quartzite: Zillow’s 2026 home features that sell for more
Today’s buyers are paying a premium for personalized homes that feel like a retreat
Homes Listed in Late May Sell for $6,000 More
Zillow data shows sellers who list during peak weeks can earn an extra $50,000 or more in some markets
Number of ‘Accidental Landlords’ Rises to Three-Year High
Unsold listings make up a growing share of the rental market — the second-largest on record and trending up
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, January 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.8% rent inflation, 3.3% OER inflation annually in January, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.