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Zillow settles FTC antitrust suit, Redfin to re-enter rental listing market

Zillow has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to resolve an antitrust lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that Zillow paid $100 million to competitor Redfin to exit the internet listing service (ILS) market for apartment rentals. As part of the settlement, Redfin will re-enter the ILS market with a commitment to increased listings, aiming to restore competition and potentially lower costs for renters and property management companies. The agreement also includes provisions for Zillow to assist Redfin with employee recruitment and allow Zillow customers to renegotiate contracts without penalty. AI

RANK_REASON Settlement of an antitrust lawsuit brought by a major regulatory body against a significant company in the real estate tech industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Zillow settles FTC antitrust suit, Redfin to re-enter rental listing market

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    Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC

    Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC.