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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 19 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 1 Sep 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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19 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 1 Sep 2026
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