Zillow Group Reports Mixed Trends: Home Values Rise in Half of U.S., Fall in Others Amidst Growing Buyer Leverage
Zillow Group Inc. reports mixed trends in U.S. home values, with half of major markets seeing increases and the other half declines. Buyer leverage is growing as 27 major metros are now classified as favorable or neutral for buyers, up from 24 last month. Homes are taking longer to sell, with a median listing time of 60 days, and 27.4% of listings are seeing price reductions, the highest since 2018. The Midwest and Mountain regions are more favorable to buyers, while the Northeast and West Coast remain seller-friendly.
Zillow Group Inc. has released a market analysis revealing that home values are split across the country, with increases in half of the largest markets and declines in the other half. Buyers are gaining leverage as more markets move towards balance, with 27 major metros now classified as either in buyers’ favor or neutral, up from 24 last month. The report highlights that homes are taking longer to sell, with the median for-sale home listed for 60 days, the longest for any July in Zillow’s records. Additionally, sellers are reducing prices on 27.4% of listings, a record high since 2018. Despite these shifts, the high costs are keeping many potential buyers on the sidelines. The analysis underscores a trend where markets in the Midwest and Mountain regions are more favorable to buyers, while those in the Northeast and West Coast remain more seller-friendly. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Zillow Group Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: SF52995) on August 18, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)
