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Affordability and job growth are key drivers of competition  Competition among buyers never cooled in Buffalo last year, and that heat should keep smoldering through 2025. Hot markets spread from the Northeast, Great Lakes and South regions into the Midwest and West. Virginia Beach jumped farthest up the list from 2024, leapfrogging over 23 markets. SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo, New York, will be the hottest major housing market in 2025, according to a new analysis by Zillow®, the first tim ...

Natural language search reveals insights into how people searched for homes this yearSEATTLE, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From barns to laser tag, Zillow® AI-powered natural language search revealed 2024's unique home-search trends, offering a window into what Americans wanted in their next home. Most unique home searches on Zillow in 2024 Zillow logo (PRNewsfoto/Zillow Group) This year, Zillow enhanced its natural language search feature, allowing home shoppers to search for their next home as natur ...

SEATTLE, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS) (“Atossa” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in areas of significant unmet medical need in oncology with a focus on breast cancer, today announced data describing the discovery of compounds that may be synergistic with (Z)-endoxifen and that could potentially be used in combinations for the treatment of breast cancer. The data is being presented in a poster at the 20 ...

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the U.S. housing market, offering fresh opportunities but also keeping everyone on their toes. Zillow Group Inc's ZG Z latest predictions reveal shifting dynamics for buyers, sellers, and renters. Investors in the Vanguard Real Estate ETF VNQ, the Schwab US REIT ETF SCHH, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund XLRE track these dynamics closely.Read Also: Top 3 Real Estate Stocks That May Plunge This QuarterHere are five trends to watch closely:1. Breathing ...

SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS) (“Atossa” or the “Company”), today announced that a poster detailing the anti-cancer activity of (Z)-endoxifen-related compounds in estrogen receptor alpha-positive (ERα+) breast cancer will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Special Conference in Cancer Research in Toronto from December 9-11, 2024. Atossa is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in areas ...

SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS) (“Atossa” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in areas of significant unmet medical need in oncology with a focus on breast cancer, today announced that five abstracts featuring data on (Z)-endoxifen have been accepted for presentation at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), taking place December 10-13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The presentations will s ...

Summary of Zillow Group, Inc. Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z) - **Participants**: Jeremy Wacksman (CEO), Jeremy Hofmann (CFO) - **Conference Date**: November 19, 2024 Key Points Financial Performance - **Q3 Revenue Growth**: Revenue increased by 70% year-over-year, with growth across residential, rentals, and mortgages [8][47] - **Integrated Transaction Strategy**: The strategy is driving results and growth in enhanced markets, contributing to overall performance [8][9] Enhanced Market Strategy - **Definition**: Enhanced markets involve a bundled approach that includes real-time touring experiences, Zillow Home Loans, and partnerships with top agents [11][12] - **Real-Time Tours**: Currently, 25% of all customer connections are real-time tours, up from 10% at the beginning of the year [28][24] - **Conversion Drivers**: Customer satisfaction, agent responsiveness, and the use of Zillow Home Loans are key factors influencing conversion rates [16][17] Future Growth and Market Position - **Transaction Share Target**: Aiming for a 6% transaction share by 2025, with current audience share between 60% and 70% [40][42] - **Market Conditions**: The company plans to grow regardless of macroeconomic conditions, focusing on internal growth strategies [47][49] Rentals Business - **Market Strategy**: Zillow aims to solve the lack of a national database for rentals, focusing on amassing inventory, particularly in single-family and smaller units [53][54] - **Multifamily Growth**: The number of multifamily buildings listed on Zillow increased from 40,000 to 47,000 in 2024, indicating strong growth in this segment [57] Financial Management - **Cost Structure**: 70% of costs are fixed, with a focus on controlling fixed costs while allowing variable costs to adjust based on opportunities [70][72] - **Stock-Based Compensation**: The company is committed to reducing stock-based compensation from 2023 to 2024, aiming for better profitability [78] AI and Technology - **AI Investment**: Zillow has been investing in AI since 2006, focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experiences [84][85] - **Generative AI**: The company views generative AI as a tool to improve existing capabilities rather than a new department or initiative [85][86] Regulatory Environment - **Buyer Commissions**: Commissions have remained stable among top producers, indicating that the anticipated changes may not significantly impact the market [88] Additional Insights - **Long-Term Vision**: The goal is to create a "super app" that allows consumers to manage all aspects of real estate transactions within the Zillow platform [36][39] - **Marketing Strategy**: Marketing is seen as a tool to support the overarching strategy rather than the primary driver of growth [66][67] This summary encapsulates the key insights and strategic directions discussed during the conference call, highlighting Zillow's robust growth, innovative strategies, and commitment to enhancing customer experiences in the real estate market.

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Zillow's solid third-quarter results impressed investors.Shares of Zillow Group (Z 1.67%) (ZG 1.70%), the online real estate platform, rose sharply this week after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results (which ended Sept. 30).Zillow's share price was up by 23%, as of this writing, adding to the company's phenomenal gains of 94% over the past 12 months.Solid quarter, despite a difficult housing market The housing market has been stymied recently thanks to high mortgage rates and risi ...