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Zillow, Redfin strike deal with FTC to avoid trial
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Zillow and Redfin have reached a legal settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission and five state attorneys general over their $100 million rental listings syndication deal, allowing the partnership to continue under conditions including Redfin restarting its own rental listings business by 2027 with Zillow's support.
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 regulatory environment where large platform partnerships can proceed but under increased scrutiny and conditional terms that enforce competitive measures. This settlement means you must plan for renewed competition alongside yesterday's partner, not consolidation.
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3 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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