Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings

The U.S. Federal Trade ‌Commission on Monday said it is settling with Zillow , ending ​its lawsuit accusing the ​online real estate platform of ⁠illegally paying Rocket Companies' ​Redfin $100 million to stop ​competing in apartment rental listings, the agency said in a statement.

Reuters • 8 hours ago

How the FTC's last-minute settlement with Zillow and Redfin reshapes their $100M rentals deal

Zillow and Redfin settled an antitrust case with the FTC and five states on the day their trial was set to begin, agreeing to undo part of the $100 million deal that took Redfin out of the apartment rental advertising business.

GeekWire • 5 hours ago

Zillow Resolves Federal Trade Commission Lawsuit, Reaffirming Partnership with Redfin and Expanding Access to Even More Housing Options for Renters

Syndication partnership with Redfin continues; both companies to also offer standalone options, improving choice, affordability and access SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group today announced a resolution with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and five states regarding its multifamily rental listings syndication agreement with Redfin. Zillow has consistently maintained the partnership with Redfin is pro-consumer and procompetitive, and we're pleased to have found a resolution that enables its continuation.

PRNewsWire • 8 hours ago

Opendoor vs. Zillow: Which Real Estate Stock is the Better Buy?

ZG's diversified model and stronger ROE contrast with OPEN's discounted valuation, AI push and bigger housing-market risks.

Zacks Investment Research • 4 hours ago

In the priciest markets, saving and breaking even on a home purchase can take a buyer into their retirement years

Nationally, a typical household can save for and come out ahead on a home purchase compared to renting after about 15 years A typical U.S. household needs 8.5 years to save for a down payment and an additional 6.2 years to break even on the purchase relative to renting, according to a new analysis by Zillow. In San Jose, the combined timeline is almost 50 years.

PRNewsWire • Aug 20, 2026

Rents near $2,000, rising at the fastest pace in over a year

Rents are rising and demand is strong, but property managers aren't rushing to cut concessions The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) shows the typical U.S. asking rent rose to $1,962 in July, up 2.3% annually — the fastest pace in more than a year. 39.8% of rentals on Zillow offered a concession in July, up from 35.9% a year ago.

PRNewsWire • Aug 18, 2026

Rent burden hits families with children hardest

A scarcity of affordable multibedroom rentals is the biggest barrier Key Findings: Rent burden falls harder on families: Families with children are more likely to be rent-burdened than nonfamily households — a gap driven not by income, but by the higher cost of the larger homes families need. Family-size rentals are scarce: Thirty-seven percent of rentals offered two bedrooms, and only 24% offered three or more as of July 2026, limiting options for the more than one-third of renters who have children.

PRNewsWire • Aug 13, 2026

Is Zillow (Z) Stock a Buy After Falling Nearly 13% in 1 Day?

Zillow is operating in a tough real estate market at the moment. It's still growing, though.

The Motley Fool • Aug 11, 2026

Zillow Group: Preferred Monetization Drives The Bull Case

Zillow Group delivered strong Q2 2026 results, with 18% revenue growth and outperformance across mortgage, rentals, and for-sale segments. The preferred model now drives 61% of connections, boosting revenue per connection and positioning ZG for higher long-term monetization. Despite near-term profit headwinds from revenue recognition timing, I see EBITDA growth accelerating as the preferred transition matures.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2026

Zillow: Setting Up Success With A Business Model Transition

Zillow has shifted its focus in its For Sale business to a Preferred Agent model, where agents pay Zillow upon successful transactions closing. Zillow's expected revenue deceleration this year is largely due to deferring revenue to home sales, rather than upfront. The new model allows for >30% greater monetization per connection made on Zillow.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 10, 2026