KEY POINTS
- Zillow, one of the country's most popular real estate sites, reported approximately 130 million listings in the U.S. as of July 2024.
- In California, last year's property crime rate of 2,314 per 100,000 residents was up 5.9 per cent from the previous year
In an age where digital convenience has streamlined nearly every aspect of life, criminals have found new ways to exploit technology for illicit purposes. Authorities in California, Michigan, and Arizona now warn homeowners about a disturbing trend: burglars use real estate platforms like Zillow and Redfin to identify homes for potential burglaries.
