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Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case over their rental listings partnership
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Zillow and Redfin have reached a settlement with the FTC following allegations that their 2025 rental listings partnership violated antitrust regulations. The agreement concludes a federal investigation into non-compete practices regarding multifamily property syndication and advertising.
- 01The FTC alleged Zillow paid Redfin to cease competing in the multifamily listing market
- 02Redfin reportedly agreed to end independent advertising contracts as part of the syndication deal
- 03Federal authorities targeted the partnership for potentially violating established antitrust laws
- 04The settlement resolves legal challenges concerning restricted competition in property listing services
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The FTC and Zillow have announced a settlement that ends the case alleging that a 2025 "partnership" between Zillow and Redfin violated antitrust laws. The FTC had alleged Zillow agreed to pay Redfin to syndicate its listings, while Redfin would end its own advertising contracts and promise not to compete with Zillow for multifamily listings. […]