Zillow and Redfin being sued by 5 states, the FTC over alleged rental advertising scheme — how it could impact prices

With rent prices already going up in 2025, this news may not make Americans feel any better about the state of the rental market. Zillow and Redfin, two online real estate companies, are being sued by both state and federal government officials. According to USA Today, attorneys general from five states have filed a joint lawsuit against the two companies, and the Federal Trade Commission has filed its own lawsuit as well (1). Must Read The lawsuits claim Zillow and Redfin engaged in an illegal scheme t ...