The McMansion era is over: How American homes have changed in 20 years
When Zillow® launched 20 years ago, the ultimate American home was big, beige and built to impress. In 2026, for-sale listings show that buyers want something very different: homes that feel personal, flexible and designed […]
Zillow report: Online research now shapes how most agent relationships begin
How buyers and sellers choose a real estate agent has shifted meaningfully over the past several years, and it’s reshaping what it takes to win business. According to Zillow’s 2025 Consumer […]
Zillow Zeitgeist 2025: How America searched for homes this year
Lifestyle over luxury: That’s the defining theme of Americans’ home-search behavior in 2025. The insight comes from the 2025 Zillow ZeitgeistSM, an annual review of how Americans searched for homes. This year’s search […]
Hidden homeownership costs climb to nearly $16K
Zillow and Thumbtack find hidden homeownership costs now total $15,979 per year, outpacing income growth and squeezing affordability.
Zillow predicts bold, resilient 2026 home trends
Zillow’s 2026 Home Trends Report spotlights bold color, cozy reading nooks, resilient features and sustainable upgrades shaping next year’s homes.
Zillow’s real-time affordability tool helps shoppers quickly find homes within their budget
Home shoppers now have a way to instantly understand if a home on Zillow fits within their budget. BuyAbility is an affordability tool from Zillow Home Loans that gives buyers a real-time, […]
New Zillow Home Loans tool addresses home buyers’ biggest concern: affordability
Zillow Home Loans is introducing BuyAbility, a new tool that addresses one of the biggest considerations buyers face today: understanding what they can afford. Only offered on Zillow, BuyAbility gives buyers […]
Showcase listings on Zillow are more than just cutting-edge — featured homes sell faster and for more money
Screen appeal is the new curb appeal, and homes with Listing Showcase capture more views, sell for higher prices and sell faster than similar homes on Zillow with traditional online listings. New […]
How Americans surfed Zillow in 2023
After analyzing more than 250 billion search queries, Zillow® has compiled the top search terms for 2023, showing the wide range of desires and preferences among America’s home shoppers. Earlier […]
Brutalism, sensory gardens top Zillow’s 2024 hottest home trends
Get ready, #hometok. Zillow is unveiling its data-driven predictions for the features and design elements poised to transform homes and dominate social media feeds in 2024. From the raw appeal […]
Zillow-powered technology has helped Housing Connector find homes for 3,700 people experiencing homelessness
Housing Connector, which uses Zillow-powered technology to help match people in need of a home with affordable vacant units, has successfully placed 3,754 people in homes during its first three […]
Buyers pay up to 3.7% more for homes that work hard, play hard
In a market where home values are hitting new record highs, multifunctional homes with features that accommodate both work and play are fetching even higher prices than the competition. Zillow®’s […]
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