# zillow (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover zillow. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tech layoffs hit Seattle housing market as pending sales post sharpest drop in the nation](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/home-sales-slump-in-seattle-among-nations-worst-as-high-costs-and-tech-layoffs-inject-fear-into-market/) _2026-08-12 · Kurt Schlosser · Real Estate - GeekWire_ According to a new report by Redfin, pending home sales in the Seattle area plunged 15.6% year-over-year in July. It's the sharpest drop among major U.S. metropolitan areas as prospective buyers grapple with steep prices and job insecurity driven by recent tech-sector layoffs. Read More ## [Zillow revenue climbs 18% but layoff costs push company to a loss, amid executive changes](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/zillow-revenue-climbs-18-but-layoff-costs-push-company-to-a-loss-amid-executive-changes/) _2026-08-05 · Todd Bishop · Real Estate - GeekWire_ Zillow Group's second-quarter revenue rose 18% to $772 million, but a $36 million restructuring charge from this week's layoffs pushed the company to a $4 million net loss. Zillow also expanded CFO Jeremy Hofmann's role to include chief operating officer and hired a Google litigation executive as its first chief legal and policy officer. Read More ## [Zillow layoffs hit 91 jobs in Washington state, with senior roles bearing the brunt](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/zillow-layoffs-hit-91-jobs-in-washington-state-with-senior-roles-bearing-the-brunt/) _2026-08-05 · Todd Bishop · Real Estate - GeekWire_ A WARN notice filed with Washington state shows Zillow Group is cutting 91 jobs in its home state, a fraction of the more than 500 layoffs announced this week. The list of affected positions is dominated by directors, principals and senior managers. Read More ## [Seattle region’s office market shows signs of life as AI companies bring stability](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/seattle-regions-office-market-shows-signs-of-life-as-ai-companies-bring-new-stability/) _2026-07-17 · John Cook · Real Estate - GeekWire_ A new report finds the Seattle-area office market is on steadier footing, helped by AI companies opening engineering hubs across the region. Technology firms accounted for 42.5% of leasing activity in the second quarter. Read More ## [Salesforce’s Tableau renews Fremont office lease, signaling long-term Seattle commitment](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/salesforces-tableau-renews-fremont-office-lease-signaling-long-term-seattle-commitment/) _2026-07-14 · John Cook · Real Estate - GeekWire_ The renewal continues Tableau's long association with Fremont, where the company added offices over the years to accommodate its rapid growth before its $15.7 billion acquisition by Salesforce in 2019. Read More ## [Judge denies FTC request to presume Zillow-Redfin deal ‘unlawful’](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/judge-denies-ftc-request-to-presume-zillow-redfin-deal-unlawful/) _2026-07-09 · Andrea Brambila · Real Estate - GeekWire_ A federal court has turned down the Federal Trade Commission's request to declare a rentals deal between Zillow and Redfin "presumptively unlawful" before trial next month. Read More ## [Taiwanese AI startup sets up North American HQ in Bellevue, with potential for 500 employees](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/taiwanese-ai-startup-sets-up-north-american-hq-in-bellevue-with-potential-for-500-employees/) _2026-07-01 · Kurt Schlosser · Real Estate - GeekWire_ The company said it eventually envisions its Bellevue office growing into a core edge AI research and development center with more than 500 employees over the next decade. Read More ## [Glenn Kelman’s next gig: Former Redfin CEO joins venture firm Greylock as executive in residence](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/glenn-kelmans-next-gig-former-redfin-ceo-joins-venture-firm-greylock-as-executive-in-residence/) _2026-06-24 · Todd Bishop · Real Estate - GeekWire_ Real estate industry icon Glenn Kelman has found his next home — professionally, anyway. The longtime Redfin CEO, who stepped… Read More ## [Loss of another Seattle-area billionaire? Valve’s Gabe Newell is reported buyer of Florida estate](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/loss-of-another-seattle-area-billionaire-valves-gabe-newell-is-reported-buyer-of-florida-estate/) _2026-06-18 · Kurt Schlosser · Real Estate - GeekWire_ The Wall Street Journal reported this week that the video game developer is the buyer of a waterfront estate north of Miami. Read More ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Lt4N2Mdj7UYw) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Let there be light: Redfin powers up ‘Sunscore,’ an interactive map to track property sunlight](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/let-there-be-light-redfin-powers-up-sunscore-an-interactive-map-to-track-property-sunlight/) _2026-05-11 · Kurt Schlosser · Real Estate - GeekWire_ The 3D map offers a property-level sun-path visualization, tracking sunlight and the shadows cast by surrounding terrain, buildings and trees. Read More