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April's Zillow Market Report highlights a significant annual home value growth of 11.6% for typical U.S. homes, the highest since 2005, despite fears of a housing bubble. Strong fundamentals support today's market, with well-qualified buyers driving demand. Homes are selling rapidly, typically within seven days of listing. The Zillow Home Value Index indicates a value of $281,370. The report forecasts another year of robust home value appreciation, with an expected 11.8% growth through April 2022, alongside notable rent growth.
According to a joint survey by Rover and Zillow, 24% of U.S. dog owners have relocated since March 2020, influenced by pandemic-induced pet adoption and changing family dynamics. 62% are open to moving for their dogs' needs. Zillow's home trends expert highlighted that homes featuring dog houses sold 3% above expectations, and those with fenced yards sold quicker. The report identified the Top Emerging Dog-Friendly Cities for 2021: Denver, Orlando, and Anaheim. Features like fenced yards are highly sought after, with 86% of respondents valuing dog-friendly amenities.
On May 10, 2021, a survey revealed that the competitive real estate market is challenging for buyers, with agents submitting nearly four offers per client before one is accepted. Despite this, home shoppers are successfully finding homes with their agents' help. Key strategies include all-cash offers, which 41% of agents found most effective, while 31% of clients are utilizing virtual tours to save time. However, risky tactics like waiving inspections can lead to costly consequences for buyers. Zillow emphasizes the importance of having knowledgeable agents to navigate this demanding market.
Zillow's latest research reveals that homes with kid-friendly features are in high demand, rapidly selling for above market value. Key findings include listings with a treehouse selling for 2.2% more than expected and homes with backyards selling 5.2 days faster than average. Families prioritize amenities like parks and walkable neighborhoods, influencing their purchasing decisions. With mortgage rates at record lows, buyers are encouraged to act swiftly in this competitive market. The study analyzed approximately 1.4 million home sales from 2020 to establish these trends.
Zillow Group reported a consolidated revenue of $1.2 billion for Q1 2021, marking an 8% increase year-over-year. The net income reached $52 million, a significant recovery from a net loss of $163 million in Q1 2020. Key segments showed growth: IMT revenue increased by 35% while Mortgages surged by 169%. The Homes segment, however, saw a 9% decline in revenue. Adjusted EBITDA exceeded expectations at $181 million. Unique monthly users reached 221 million, up 15% year-over-year, reflecting strong engagement.
Dotloop and Notarize have announced a partnership to simplify remote online notarization for real estate transactions. This integration allows real estate agents to initiate notarization requests directly within Dotloop's transaction management system, enhancing convenience for clients. The Notarize platform ensures secure, 24/7 notarization via video, reducing the need for in-person meetings. Dotloop supports over 9,000 brokerages and has a high retention rate, making it a leading choice for real estate professionals. This partnership aims to meet the growing demand for digital solutions in the real estate market.
Zillow and Yelp's recent report reveals a surge in the digital nomadic lifestyle, with nearly 11 million Americans identifying as digital nomads, a 49% increase since 2019. The report ranks U.S. metros for digital nomads, led by Jacksonville, Florida, followed by Austin, Boise, Nashville, and Charleston. Factors considered include rental affordability, availability, and amenities desirable for remote workers. Consumer interest in real estate and moving services has significantly risen, emphasizing a shift in housing needs as many workers adapt to flexible living arrangements.
According to a new Zillow analysis, increasing homeownership rates and home values among Black households could significantly reduce the $3 trillion racial wealth gap, potentially generating hundreds of billions of dollars in the next decade. Currently, typical Black households hold only 23% of the wealth of white households. The analysis suggests that boosting Black homeownership by 5 percentage points could lower the wealth gap by $74 billion. Despite challenges, Black households have made some progress in homeownership rates during the pandemic.
Zillow's Monthly Market Report indicates a potential easing of the home inventory shortage, with new listings rising by 30% from late February to late March. Home values reached a record high of $276,717, increasing by 1.2% month over month, and annual appreciation is at 10.6%. Zillow forecasts 6.4 million home sales in 2021, up 13.5% from 2020. Rents also saw significant growth, with the Observed Rent Index rising to $1,721, marking a 0.9% increase from February. However, certain high-cost areas like New York and San Francisco still show declines in rent.
Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) will release its first quarter 2021 financial results after market close on May 4, 2021. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will take place at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET. Interested parties can register in advance for the live call to avoid delays. More information, including access to the webcast and financial results, will be available on Zillow Group's Investor Relations website.
