FTC settles with Zillow and Redfin over antitrust claims regarding rental listings competition
The FTC reached a settlement with Zillow and Redfin resolving claims that their February 2025 agreement suppressed competition in online rental advertising. Under the proposed order, Redfin must restart its standalone rental listings business within six months. The settlement also resolves litigation from state attorneys general in five states.
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Zillow and Redfin resolve litigation over deal FTC claims suppresses rental listings competition
settlement resolves antitrust litigation · neutral
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Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings
partnership drove up landlord costs · negative
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AP and Washington Times ran identical wire copy detailing the settlement terms, while NY Post leads with drove up costs for landlords and Reuters frames it as Zillow paid Redfin to stop competing.
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“FTC Reaches Settlement With Zillow, Redfin Over Antitrust Concerns”WSJ Wall Street Journal RIGHT-CENTER
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“Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings” · AP News, Reuters
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APAP News Zillow and Redfin resolve litigation over deal FTC claims suppresses rental listings competition RReuters Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings 19d ago 6 tracked claims across 5 outlets
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Redfin's agreement allows it to maintain its rental partnership with Zillow through at least 2030
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