Breaking News: FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over $100M Rental Ads Agreement

Update: 2025-09-30

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Breaking News: The Federal Trade Commission has sued Zillow and Redfin over a $100 million rental advertising deal. The FTC alleges the agreement illegally removed Redfin as a competitor in online rental listings, potentially driving up costs for property managers and harming renters.

In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke explains what the lawsuit says, why regulators are taking action, and what this could mean for investors, multifamily property managers, and the future of online rental platforms.

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SOURCE: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/09/ftc-sues-zillow-redfin-over-illegal-agreement-suppress-rental-advertising-competition

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Breaking News: FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over $100M Rental Ads Agreement

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Breaking News: FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over $100M Rental Ads Agreement

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Breaking News: FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over $100M Rental Ads Agreement