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Chappaqua Couple Files Lawsuit Against Zillow

326 Millwood Road in Chappaqua, NY

A couple in Chappaqua filed a lawsuit accusing Zillow and First Street Technology of harming their home sale by assigning their property an “extreme” flood-risk rating. They say the rating discouraged prospective buyers, led to offers being withdrawn, and forced them to sell at a loss. The couple contends the risk score was inconsistent with FEMA maps, on-site inspections, and the home’s history, and they are seeking damages.

  • Allegation: Zillow listed their home as an “extreme flood risk (9/10)” even though the home is not in a FEMA flood zone and has no history of flooding.

  • Impact: The couple says potential buyers backed out, forcing them to sell…

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Zillow Downgrades 2025 Home Price Forecast

Zillow has revised its U.S. home price forecast via ResiClub, now predicting just a 0.8% increase from February 2025 to February 2026, down from earlier projections of 1.1% and 2.9%. This reflects rising inventory levels nationally and ongoing affordability issues, which are dampening buyer demand. Zillow expects only 4.1 million existing home sales in 2025, significantly below pre-pandemic levels.

  • 2025 existing home sales projected at 4.1M, down from 5.3M in 2019.

  • Temporary spring sales boost expected, followed by a seasonal dip.

  • Single-family rents forecasted to rise 3.6%; multifamily rents up 2.5%.

  • Rents continue climbing, 3.6% for single-family homes,…

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The Most Unique Home Searches of 2024

Zillow’s natural language search is redefining how we house-hunt. This AI-powered feature has opened a window into what buyers are dreaming of — and it’s not all patios and garages. Since its 2023 launch, the tool has highlighted priorities ranging from the practical to the whimsical. Think “laser tag rooms,” “spooky charm,” or even requests as niche as personal bowling alleys.

The most popular search terms were “pool,” topping the list in 38 states, and “garage,” leading in 46 states. However, some buyers got creative: at least one person in 22 states searched for “haunted” homes, a shopper in Colorado looked for a property with a “roller coaster,” and someone else scoured the entire country…

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