US EditionFTC Sues Zillow and Redfin over Deal It Accuses of Supressing Competition in Rental Ads
The Federal Trade Commission and five states allege Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to eliminate competition in rental advertising, risking higher costs and fewer choices for renters and property managers.
- The Federal Trade Commission is suing Zillow and Redfin over allegations of conspiring to eliminate competition in rental housing listings in violation of federal antitrust laws.
- The FTC claims Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to stop competing in multifamily advertising and become an exclusive syndicator of Zillow's listings.
- The lawsuit seeks to dismantle the agreement, arguing it will lead to higher prices and worse terms for apartment advertising by reducing competition in the market.
- Both companies have publicly defended their partnership, with Redfin asserting it provides more rental listings and benefits to renters.
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KHQ Right NowSeattle real estate giants Zillow and Redfin face antitrust lawsuit
SEATTLE, Wash. – Washington has taken legal action against two of its own Seattle-based real estate giants. Attorney General Nick Brown, along with four other states, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin. The lawsuit stems from a $100 million deal between the companies earlier this year. The suit claims this agreement gave
FTC alleges Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to suppress competition: Lawsuit
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Tuesday against real estate companies Zillow and Redfin, claiming the two companies made a deal that the FTC believes violates antitrust laws. According to the agency, the agreement aimed to eliminate competition in the market for online rental advertising on internet listing services. The FTC alleges Zillow paid Redfin $100 million in February 2025 to suppress competition in the online real estate li…
Five US States File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Zillow, Redfin
Feds accuse Zillow and Redfin of secret deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against real estate giants Zillow and Redfin, accusing the companies of striking an unlawful deal to stifle competition in the online rental advertising market.
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