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Fair and transparent access to listings benefits everyone—buyers, sellers, and agents. This should be an obvious goal for our entire industry but unfortunately isn’t the case for all. When listings are hidden, buyers and sellers lose. It is very simple.    I echo Kamini Rangappan Lane's sentiment: "In a market that is facing nearly unprecedented challenges, it's paramount that policymakers and the real estate industry itself put these consumers first."

When policymakers, tech leaders, and AI experts come together, the conversation gets real. At SXSW 2025, the SeedAI House, I sat down with Lisa Titus (Meta) and Darren Zhu (Culture), moderated by Jennifer Strong (SHIFT), to tackle a big question: What does AI-driven personalization really mean for people and businesses? AI is reshaping how we shop, work, and make decisions. At Zillow, it’s making home shopping more intuitive—helping buyers and renters discover places they might have missed, simplifying affordability, and giving real estate pros smarter tools to guide their clients. But personalization isn’t just about making things easier—it’s about unlocking choices people never knew they had. It was an energizing discussion with some of the sharpest minds in AI—always great to exchange ideas and push the conversation forward. Where do you see AI-driven personalization making the biggest difference? Let’s keep the conversation going. #SXSW2025 #AI #TechInnovation #FutureOfAI #AIForGood #Personalization #MachineLearning #PropTech #Zillow #SmartTechnology #FutureOfWork #Zillow #Meta #SXSW

🏡 In a recent Inman interview, Zillow Rentals SVP Michael Sherman shared how we’re solving one of the biggest frustrations in the rental market. “Renters have had to piece together their journey across disconnected platforms, leading to inefficiency and frustration. We’re changing that by creating a single, seamless experience that makes renting as easy as it should be." With 1.9M+ active rental listings and a growing audience of 29M average unique monthly visitors, we’re building a platform that helps renters not just find a place, but truly get home. Read more about how Zillow Rentals is leading the way: https://zlw.re/4ijSVGp

🚨 CLIMATE RISK: U.S. homes with major wind risk are worth at least $17 trillion, homes with major risk of fire are valued at $9.1 trillion and homes with major flood risk are valued at $7 trillion! New data reveals the staggering financial risk of climate disasters on US real estate. Is your home in a danger zone? 🔥 Fire Risk Hot Spots Los Angeles metro tops the list with $831 billion in residential real estate at major fire risk. Six of eleven metro areas with $100B+ at major fire risk are in California: Sacramento, San Diego, and Riverside round out the top CA metros facing severe threats. 💨 Extreme Wind Exposure New York City metro: A shocking $3 TRILLION of homes at major wind risk. Boston metro: $1 trillion of residential real estate threatened. Houston ($790B), Philadelphia ($781B) and Dallas ($755B) complete the top 5. 🧨 The Financial Impact It is not just the higher #insurance premiums, homes with extreme risk of flood and fire face lower probability of selling and reduced sales prices compared to the initial asking price according to Zillow research. The higher frequency and intensity of climate disasters is a major financial risk. For the complete analysis and to check your area's risk profile, see my colleague Kara Ng's detailed research: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gSUpt883 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghyjjffh

Zillow showed up in a big way at #SXSW this year! Cynthia Taylor, SVP of Agent Software and Advertising, discussed the future of work and our continued investment in Cloud HQ. Our Chief Economist, Skylar Olsen, and Senior Economist, Orphe Divounguy, shared insights from our climate and economic research with industry experts and reporters. Senior Director of AI and Engineering, Ondrej Linda, joined a panel with Meta and other top tech leaders to discuss AI and how our history with this technology helps build products for the future. And as part of the Cultivate & Create Future Summit, our Senior Director of Engagement and Belonging, Natalie Hausia-Haugen, shared how Zillow focuses on people, innovation and community to reinforce brand loyalty from the inside out. 6 panels. 1 interactive booth. Countless moments of inspiration and celebration. Special thanks to Roz Francuz-Harris, SeedAI, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Create & Cultivate and Abigail Bassett, as well as our TBA, GR and Legal teams. See you next year, Austin!

Total inventory is on the rise ⬆️ while mortgage rates are trending down ⬇️ As a result, more buyers and sellers are reentering the housing market, causing Zillow to anticipate a boost in 2025 home sales. So, what does that mean for the housing market? Tune in to the BiggerPockets On The Market podcast, where Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy explores the details and shares valuable insights for buyers, sellers, renters and investors. Don't miss the full episode — watch it here: https://zlw.re/4hrlHUd

🏡 From Bust to Boom: Where New Home Construction Helped Fuel The Pandemic Recovery 🏡 The pandemic reshaped the real estate landscape in unexpected ways. ➡️ In 2021, new single-family #construction surpassed the 1-million-unit mark—the first time since 2007 — a remarkable feat following an economic downturn that saw tens of millions facing #unemployment and #mortgage delinquency. ➡️ Despite mortgage rates doubling, markets with fewer land-use restrictions maintained robust building activity, emerging as pockets of relative affordability in a challenging environment. ➡️ Meanwhile, regions with the most restrictive regulatory climates—such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, and Riverside—now have the smallest share of affordable listings on Zillow. Find out which markets saw the highest increase in single-family construction during the pandemic: https://lnkd.in/grSXeK4G

Since 2020, home values have increased at twice the normal rate. 📈 At the same time, the average monthly rent has increased by nearly $500. Where have home values increased the most? Check out the list below: 1. Miami, FL 2. Hartford, CT 3. Tampa, FL 4. Providence, RI 5. San Diego, CA 6. Atlanta, GA 7. Buffalo, NY 8. Orlando, FL 9. Riverside, CA 10. Indianapolis, IN Curious for more details? Learn more here: https://zlw.re/43u08z3

AI + Personalization = The Future of Consumer Experiences AI is transforming how we search, shop, and connect—and real estate is no exception. At SXSW 2025, I’ll be at SeedAI House with Meta and Culture to explore how AI-driven personalization is reshaping industries, from housing to social platforms. At Zillow, we’re using AI to make the home-buying journey smoother and more intuitive. AI-powered tools are not only helping shoppers find the right home faster but also making it easier to connect with the right real estate agent—one who understands their needs and can guide them with confidence. March 9, 2025 | Noon CST Roma, 309 East 3rd Street, Austin, TX Join Us. RSVP: sxsw.seedai.org #SXSW #AI #TechInnovation #Personalization #FutureOfAI #ZillowTech #RealEstateAI #AIForGood #AITransformation #zillow #Meta

There are more $1 million homes now than ever before, but they’ve shrunk in size since the start of the pandemic! 💵 If you're looking for the most bang for your buck, check out where million-dollar homes are the most spacious: https://zlw.re/3Do5qld #RealEstate #Zillow #HousingMarket