Zillow Group, Inc. Class C

Hidden costs of homeownership top $16.5K/year, up nearly 32% in 5 years

Zillow and Thumbtack published a joint analysis finding the typical U.S. homeowner pays $16,566 per year in hidden costs — maintenance, insurance and property taxes — up nearly 32% over five years, though growth slowed to about 3% in the past year. Insurance is the fastest-rising component, up 54% over five years, with premiums now exceeding property taxes in Houston, Phoenix, Denver and Nashville, while maintenance remains the largest cost at roughly two-thirds of the total. The release is consumer-facing content marketing from Zillow Group rather than a financial disclosure; it promotes Zillow's BuyAbility affordability tool and Thumbtack's maintenance guides, with no direct earnings or operational impact.

•3d ago

What $100K rents: A house in Memphis, a one-bedroom apartment in San Jose

Zillow research shows a $100,000 income supports a $2,500 monthly rent budget, giving access to 77% of rental listings nationwide but just 13% in the most expensive market. The analysis contrasts markets: in Memphis, six figures rents a 2,119-square-foot four-bedroom home, while in San Jose, where median list rent is $3,539, it secures a 650-square-foot one-bedroom apartment. Zillow frames the variation as a housing supply story and highlights its advocacy with Let America Build for zoning and permitting reform. This is research-driven content marketing with no financial impact on the company.

•18d ago

Zillow Group to Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Results Nov. 4

Zillow Group will release third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. The company will host a webcast and conference call that afternoon at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET, with materials available on its investor relations site. This is a scheduling notice only and contains no financial results.

•19d ago

New homes now cost less than existing ones in one-third of major markets

Zillow research finds new homes now sell for a median $205 per square foot nationally, below the $212 median for existing homes — a reversal of the 2018-2024 trend. The deepest discounts are in high-supply Sun Belt markets like Austin (19.3% cheaper per square foot), Raleigh (14.4%) and Tampa (12.4%), where builders are cutting prices and offering incentives to move inventory. New home supply sits at 9.6 months, well above pre-pandemic norms, while Zillow argues resale inventory 17.1% below pre-pandemic levels keeps existing-home sellers firm on price. The research supports Zillow's Let America Build advocacy and its new-construction marketplace products.

•26d ago

A 20% spike in high-intent home shoppers signals pent-up demand

Zillow research found 4.8 engaged home shoppers per listing nationally in Q2 2026, up 21.4% year over year, while home sales rose only 4.5% — a gap the company characterizes as pent-up demand. Competition is heavily regional: Buffalo (10.5 shoppers per listing), Providence (9.5) and Hartford (8.5) are the most contested markets, while Houston (2.2), Miami (2.4) and San Antonio (2.9) are the least. Engagement skews toward high-end inventory — luxury listings drew a median of 8 shoppers vs. 2.7 for bottom-tier homes — reflecting the K-shaped housing market Zillow has tracked. The release is brand-and-research content, not a financial disclosure; it supports Zillow's engagement narrative but flags that rising borrowing costs and affordability pressure are keeping buyers sidelined into a weaker-than-expected close to the year.

•1mo ago

ZG: 8-K · leadership change

Zillow Group announced that Chief Accounting Officer Jennifer Rock will retire effective September 17, 2026, remaining in an advisory role through March 1, 2027. The company stated her decision was not the result of any disagreement over operations, policies, accounting practices, or financial disclosures. The board appointed Rikki Tremblay as Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer, effective September 17, 2026. Tremblay has been with Zillow since December 2014, most recently as VP of Reporting, Technical Accounting and Controls, and is a CPA who previously served as an audit manager at Deloitte & Touche — a clean internal succession. Tremblay's compensation includes a $400,000 annual base salary and a $500,000 equity award (options, RSUs, or both) to be granted September 18, 2026, vesting over four years in sixteen quarterly installments. Overall, the filing reads as a routine, orderly accounting leadership transition with no governance or accounting red flags.

SEC 8-K•1mo ago

The renter's advantage: $12,792 a year in savings and $322 more if invested

Zillow's August 2026 rental market research finds the typical U.S. rent of $1,948 a month runs $1,066 below the typical new home buyer's $3,014 monthly payment, totaling $12,792 in annual renter savings — and renting is cheaper than buying in all 50 largest U.S. metros. Investing that difference at the 10-year Treasury yield of 4.68% adds $322 in the first year, with the widest gaps on the coasts: San Jose renters save $94,596 a year versus buyers, ahead of San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. A household needs $77,919 in annual income to afford the typical rental versus more than $120,500 for a typical mortgage payment with 10% down, and the math favors renting for expected stays of five years or less. The release is Zillow-authored research content supporting its rentals marketplace and AI-powered search tools, not a corporate financial disclosure; no Zillow Group business metrics are reported.

•1mo ago

Lifshitz Law PLLC Announces Investigations of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z), United Homes Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UHG), Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS), and Via Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: VIA)

Lifshitz Law PLLC announced investigations into possible securities-law violations and fiduciary breaches at United Homes Group (NASDAQ: UHG), Zillow Group, Zoetis, and Via Transportation in a single attorney-advertising release. For UHG specifically, the allegations claim controlling shareholder Michael Nieri intended to force a sale of the company, took actions to devalue it, and leveraged his controlling interest to effectuate the sale, including effectively forcing dissident directors to resign. No lawsuit has been filed and no class has been certified; the release is a routine plaintiff-firm solicitation inviting investors to submit an information request form or contact the firm, so treat it as low-signal noise.

•1mo ago

The new home construction boom is running out of steam

Zillow's research team published an analysis finding that new home construction is slowing, with residential building permits down 1.7% year over year in the 12 months ending July 2026 and running a record 19.4% below the pre-pandemic trend line. Detached single-family completions fell 2.5% in 2025 to about 817,000 homes, the third consecutive annual decline, with the pullback concentrated in Sun Belt boomtowns such as Austin (down 25.3%) and San Antonio (down 24.1%) while coastal and Midwest markets like San Jose (up 122%) and Seattle (up 35.8%) gained. Zillow senior economist Kara Ng warns that the thinner pipeline could deepen the nation's 4.7-million-unit housing shortage and drive prices higher when buyers return, even as builders complete homes faster and favor smaller, more affordable footprints. The release is brand research rather than a company disclosure; it promotes Zillow's new-construction search experience and notes more than 300,000 empty lots listed on Zillow in June.

•1mo ago

A surge in out-of-town rental searches points to Buffalo, Chicago and Houston as markets to watch

New Zillow research shows out-of-town rental search interest growing fastest in Buffalo, Chicago and Houston, with Buffalo's out-of-town rental share up 4.2 percentage points year over year, followed by Chicago (+3.7) and Houston (+3.4). Raleigh tops the list of markets where outside searchers outnumber locals, drawing 59% of rental page views from outside the metro, with Hartford (55.1%), New Orleans (53.7%), Salt Lake City (51.9%) and Nashville (51.7%) rounding out the top five. Zillow chief economist Mischa Fisher frames rising out-of-town browsing as an early signal of where relocation demand heads next, noting that most cross-metro search flows occur between neighboring markets, with New Yorkers looking south the notable exception. The release is issuer-authored research content promoting Zillow Rentals tools such as 3D virtual tours and a reusable renter application; it contains no financial results or guidance for Zillow Group and functions as brand marketing rather than a market catalyst.

•1mo ago

Zillow Group to present at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference

Zillow Group announced that it will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco. COO & CFO Jeremy Hofmann is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on September 10 at 10:50 a.m. PT. The session will be accessible via live and recorded webcast on the company's investor relations website.

•2mo ago

In the priciest markets, saving and breaking even on a home purchase can take a buyer into their retirement years

Zillow released a new analysis finding that nationally, a typical household needs roughly 15 years to save for a down payment and break even on a home purchase compared to renting. The timeline varies drastically by market, with San Jose at nearly 50 years and Memphis at just over 10 years, while targeting a starter home can cut the national timeline to about 7 years. The report attributes the affordability crisis to a 4.7 million housing shortage and advocates for zoning and permitting reforms to address the deficit.

•2mo ago

Rents near $2,000, rising at the fastest pace in over a year

Zillow's July Rental Market Report shows the typical U.S. asking rent rose to $1,962, up 2.3% year-over-year, marking the fastest annual pace in over a year. Despite accelerating rent growth, 39.8% of listings offered concessions in July as the market absorbs a historically large supply of new apartments. Zillow forecasts full-year multifamily rent growth of 1.9% and single-family growth of 2.9%, noting that supply tailwinds are fading as multifamily permits dropped 31% from their 2022 peak.

•2mo ago

Rent burden hits families with children hardest

Zillow research finds that 54.1% of renting families with children are rent-burdened, outpacing the 49.7% rate for all renters. The analysis highlights a structural shortage of family-sized rentals, noting that only 37% of listings offer two bedrooms and 24.4% offer three or more. The company cites a 4.7 million unit housing deficit as the primary driver and advocates for flexible zoning and streamlined permitting to alleviate the crisis.

•2mo ago

Lifshitz Law PLLC Announces Investigations of ADMA Biologics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADMA), Erasca, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERAS), Via Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: VIA), and Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z)

Lifshitz Law PLLC announced an investigation into ADMA Biologics regarding potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches. The firm's allegations focus on undisclosed related party transactions, channel stuffing to create the appearance of revenue, and inadequate internal controls. This release is a solicitation for investors to contact the law firm and does not represent a new company disclosure.

•2mo ago

Survey: Nearly 9 in 10 agents believe buyers benefit from independent representation, access to every listing

A new Zillow survey of 366 agents found that 88% believe independent representation benefits buyers, though only 61% see the benefit for agents, highlighting a structural incentive gap in the industry. The release cites prior Zillow research indicating sellers using the same agent for both sides of a transaction lost a combined $1.49 billion over three years, averaging $2,165 per home. Chief Economist Mischa Fisher noted the data shows agents agree buyers deserve access to every listing and the ability to negotiate fees.

•2mo ago

$Z, $ZG Stock News: Zillow Securities Class Action is Pending - Investors Are Notified to Protect Your Rights

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP issued a shareholder solicitation regarding a class action lawsuit filed against Zillow Group for alleged securities fraud related to an agreement with Redfin. The complaint alleges Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to cease competition, resulting in FTC complaints and subsequent stock price declines in 2025 and 2026. Investors have until August 10, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in this case pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

•2mo ago

The housing market is splitting in two: Luxury homes are in high demand while starter homes sit

New Zillow data indicates a widening divergence in the U.S. housing market, with luxury home sales climbing 6.2% year over year while starter home sales dropped 5.4% in May. Luxury inventory is shrinking by 5.2% compared to a 4.5% rise in starter home availability, as stock market gains bolster high-end purchasing power while inflation sidelines first-time buyers. The report highlights that 25% of starter home listings saw price cuts in June, and Zillow suggests that prepared buyers can leverage its BuyAbility tool to navigate these shifting conditions.

•2mo ago

$Z, $ZG Legal Notice: Zillow Sued on Behalf of Investors Over Misstatements Tied to Anticompetitive Agreement

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced a class action lawsuit against Zillow Group, alleging securities fraud tied to an anticompetitive agreement with Redfin. The lawsuit claims Zillow paid $100 million to Redfin to reduce competition in the online rental market, an action later challenged by the FTC. Investors have until August 10, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status; this is a law-firm solicitation, not a company disclosure.

•2mo ago