What to watch for as Airbnb gets ready for an IPO
New rumors suggest the short-term rental giant may file papers to go public as soon as this month. The rumors come as Airbnb's business gradually recovers from a pandemic-related downturn
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
Is Zillow the next Amazon?
As the real estate technology company's market cap approaches $18B, analysts ponder what role Zillow will play in the world of technology giants
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 11
Pre-pandemic inventory lifts Zillow's iBuyer as company rides 'tailwinds'
The online real estate giant brought in $768 million during the second quarter of 2020 while setting a new traffic record with 2.5 billion visits to its website
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 6
Zillow will let most of its employees work from home indefinitely
In a blog post Wednesday, Dan Spaulding, chief people officer at Zillow, said 90% of employees will have an option to work from home or an office, when 'conditions permit'
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Zillow resumes buying homes in 5 more US markets
After the company's initial homebuying pause, Zillow is now buying homes in 20 of 24 Zillow Offers markets
by Patrick Kearns Jul 7
Zillow announces the company will celebrate Juneteenth
Zillow is joining other companies in acknowledging the holiday traditionally celebrated by Black Americans that marks the end of slavery in the US
by Patrick Kearns Jun 12
Zillow CEO Rich Barton signs letter supporting Georgia hate crimes law
Barton, along with leaders of three national real estate companies, signed a letter asking Georgia legislators to pass a hate crimes bill
by Marian McPherson Jun 9
3D tours are hard to navigate? Not in my experience
Opinion
In an interview with Zillow's Rich Barton, Brad Inman said he found 3D home tours difficult to navigate. I say they've never been easier, and they're only getting better
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 3
Zillow CEO Rich Barton: 'This crisis feels a lot different'
Barton discussed what he calls 'the great re-shuffling' Tuesday at Inman Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 2
Real estate leaders speak out against racism as protests grow nationwide
CEOs at Compass, Keller Williams, Redfin and Zillow, among others, detailed steps their companies are taking to address racism in the real estate industry and inside their offices
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
Is Zillow eyeing acquisitions with a new round of capital?
The company is seeking to raise $1B through stock and senior note offerings
by Patrick Kearns May 12
Earnings offer hope, but 'normalcy' is still distant
The pandemic may continue to wreak havoc for some time, but a strong quarter of earnings offers support to the idea that there's light at the end of the tunnel
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Zillow CEO: 'You're seeing years of technology progress get accelerated down into months'
Rich Barton highlighted how COVID-19 is greatly accelerating the need for technology transformation in the real estate industry on an earnings call
by Patrick Kearns May 7
Redfin, Zillow to resume iBuying
Redfin is returning to homebuying immediately, while Zillow says a return is likely within a few weeks
by Patrick Kearns May 7
Zillow hits $1.1B in revenue in Q1 as losses continue to grow
The full impact of the company's decision to halt homebuying in late March due to COVID-19 is not yet clear
by Patrick Kearns May 7