Zillow is making itself ‘increasingly indispensable’ with AI

Zillow’s revenue rose 18 percent annually to $708 million during the first quarter as leaders double down on artificial intelligence. Continue reading

How agent-investors turn rent collection into tenant retention

Rent collection is about more than ongoing operations. When it’s done correctly, it helps you keep your best tenants. Continue reading

Renters in World Cup cities could turn empty apartments into $2,700 a week

Reeku is expanding to all U.S. FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, helping renters cash in on the surge in demand for apartments. Continue reading

How global events are impacting multifamily investment (and where the market is headed)

Despite global shocks, multifamily remains a sound commercial real estate investment and a favored asset class among lenders and investors, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

Renters accelerate buying plans as rental affordability improves

Zillow data shows rent price growth has reached its lowest level since 2020, saving the typical renter $2,316 annually. Continue reading

Tech leaders love AI. Everyone else? Not so much

The real estate industry is embracing AI fast, but rising public skepticism may create new risks for agents, landlords and platforms. Continue reading

Nearly 1 in 13 homeshoppers are also browsing rentals, Zillow finds

About 8 percent of homeshoppers on Zillow are also browsing rentals, according to a new analysis, as the monthly cost of owning continues to outpace renting in most U.S. markets. Continue reading

Over 460K documents and counting: Catch up on the FTC’s legal battle with Zillow and Redfin

The FTC sued Zillow and Redfin last September over a major rental syndication deal. A new filing shows the portals have provided hundreds of thousands of documents for the case. Continue reading

The ultimate spring cleaning checklist for rental properties

Combine a physical “spring cleaning” with a review of workflows to protect property value, improve tenant satisfaction and ensure efficiency, Ryan Barone writes. Continue reading

CoStar says Zillow continues using its copyrighted rental images

“As discussed above, Zillow has the tools to stop; it is simply choosing not to,” CoStar says in amended complaint over alleged copyright infringement. Continue reading