Nationally, a typical household can save for and come out ahead on a home purchase compared to renting after about 15 years A typical U.S. household needs 8.5 years to save for a down payment and an additional 6.2 years to break even on the purchase relative to renting, according to a new analysis by Zillow. In San Jose, the combined timeline is almost 50 years.
Abacus FCF Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 73,120 shares of the technology company's stock, valued at approximately $8,712,000. Zillow Group comprises 1.6% of Abacus
Rents are rising and demand is strong, but property managers aren't rushing to cut concessions The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) shows the typical U.S. asking rent rose to $1,962 in July, up 2.3% annually — the fastest pace in more than a year. 39.8% of rentals on Zillow offered a concession in July, up from 35.9% a year ago.
A scarcity of affordable multibedroom rentals is the biggest barrier Key Findings: Rent burden falls harder on families: Families with children are more likely to be rent-burdened than nonfamily households — a gap driven not by income, but by the higher cost of the larger homes families need. Family-size rentals are scarce: Thirty-seven percent of rentals offered two bedrooms, and only 24% offered three or more as of July 2026, limiting options for the more than one-third of renters who have children.
Zillow Group delivered strong Q2 2026 results, with 18% revenue growth and outperformance across mortgage, rentals, and for-sale segments. The preferred model now drives 61% of connections, boosting revenue per connection and positioning ZG for higher long-term monetization. Despite near-term profit headwinds from revenue recognition timing, I see EBITDA growth accelerating as the preferred transition matures.
Zillow is operating in a tough real estate market at the moment. It's still growing, though.
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $Z #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Zillow Group, Inc. (“Zillow” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) and reminds investors of the August 10, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
Zillow has shifted its focus in its For Sale business to a Preferred Agent model, where agents pay Zillow upon successful transactions closing. Zillow's expected revenue deceleration this year is largely due to deferring revenue to home sales, rather than upfront. The new model allows for >30% greater monetization per connection made on Zillow.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Zillow To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired Class A or Class C Zillow common stock between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 9, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Zillow Group, Inc. ("Zillow" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) and reminds investors of the August 10, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
