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Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission settled with Zillow over allegations that it paid Redfin $100 million to stop competing in apartment rental listings, a move the FTC argued harmed landlords and renters by driving up costs and reducing listing quality.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Proptech, and 3 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 24 Aug 2026.
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You face a market with heightened antitrust scrutiny in real estate tech after Zillow's settlement. Competitors now have openings where exclusivity deals formerly blocked market access.
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3 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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