Zillow and Redfin settle a U.S. Federal Trade Commission antitrust case, ending litigation over allegations that the companies made an illegal deal affecting multifamily rental listings. The FTC had claimed that a 2025 “partnership” involved payments from Zillow to Redfin intended to reduce competition in online apartment advertising.
Multiple outlets report that the proposed settlement requires changes to how Redfin operates in the rental listings market. According to coverage, the agreement would unwind parts of a prior arrangement that had involved Redfin ending certain advertising contracts and agreeing not to compete with Zillow for multifamily listings. Court filings and reporting describe the regulator’s view that landlord costs rose and renters received lower listing quality as competition declined.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis and wording: some focus on the alleged payment structure and the competitive effects described by the FTC, while others highlight that the settlement directs Redfin to reenter rental advertising. One report notes the case was set to proceed to trial, while others describe the settlement as “last-minute,” but all describe the same resolution between the FTC and the companies.
