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Zillow and Redfin have reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and five state attorneys general, resolving allegations that their 2025 rental-listing partnership violated antitrust laws. The legal challenge targeted a deal where Zillow reportedly paid Redfin $100 million to halt direct competition in the digital rental advertising market.
Regulators argued the arrangement suppressed market competition, potentially leading to inflated prices and reduced choices for renters and property managers. Under the terms of the proposed settlement, Redfin must re-enter the rental advertising business independently, while maintaining the ability to syndicate Zillow’s listings free from previous anticompetitive constraints.
- Zillow and Redfin settle antitrust lawsuit with the FTC and five states
- Original deal involved a $100M payment to avoid rental market competition
- Redfin is required to restart its independent rental advertising operations
- Listing syndication continues without the previous restrictive covenants
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