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Housing Market

Sellers in Dual-Agency Transactions Lost $1.49B over 3 Years, Zillow Finds

Zillow analyzed 15 million transactions and found dual agency and off-MLS listings cost home sellers a combined $2.85 billion over three years.

May 18, 2026

Real Estate News

Home Sellers Lost $1 Billion by Skipping the MLS

Zillow research shows the home sellers who avoided the MLS left $1 billion on the table. The ongoing Clear Cooperation debate sparks controversy over transparency and fairness in the real estate industry.

February 19, 2025

Housing Market

Selling in Early June Could Get Home Sellers an Average $7,700 More

New Zillow research shows selling in the first two weeks of June nets homeowners an additional 2.3% (about $7,700), compared to those selling at other times of the year, according to 2023 sales data.

March 14, 2024

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Housing Market

From Floods to Fires: How Climate Risks Impact Home Buying

New research from Zillow shows that 83% of home buyers consider at least one climate risk when home shopping. Despite this, only 23% are considering relocating to areas less prone to natural disasters.

September 6, 2023

Housing Market

Half of Those Purchasing Homes in 2023 are First-Time Home Buyers

Zillow has released its 2023 Consumer Housing Trends Report showing that 50% of those purchasing homes in 2023 are first-time home buyers. That’s the highest share recorded by Zillow and up from 45% in 2022 and 37% in 2021.

August 24, 2023

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What Are The Odds? Winning the Lottery vs. Homeownership

New Zillow research reveals over half of Gen Z and millennials who are not homeowners believe they would have to win the lottery to afford a home purchase.

April 24, 2023

Housing Market

Pets Over Partners: Gen Z Wants Fenced Yards Over Double Sinks

According to new Zillow research, Gen Z would prioritize pets over partners and children when buying a home. A Gen Z pet owner is more likely to choose a fenced yard over double sinks, a kids’ playroom, or a home office for their partner.

April 14, 2023

Housing Market

Top 10 Home Features that are Surprisingly Enticing for Buyers

New Zillow research shows today’s buyers are willing to spend more on these top 10 home features, with a clear preference for practical ones like steam ovens and doorbell cameras.

April 5, 2023

Zillow research

Sellers in Dual-Agency Transactions Lost $1.49B over 3 Years, Zillow Finds

Home Sellers Lost $1 Billion by Skipping the MLS

Selling in Early June Could Get Home Sellers an Average $7,700 More

From Floods to Fires: How Climate Risks Impact Home Buying

Half of Those Purchasing Homes in 2023 are First-Time Home Buyers

What Are The Odds? Winning the Lottery vs. Homeownership

Pets Over Partners: Gen Z Wants Fenced Yards Over Double Sinks

Top 10 Home Features that are Surprisingly Enticing for Buyers

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