Buy the Dip? Zillow’s Profit Comeback Meets Market Pressure Zillow stock faces pressure from an FTC lawsuit despite strong mortgage growth and a return to profitability for the first time in over a decade MarketBeat · Oct 9, 2025
Here's Why This Activist Hedge Fund Bought $555M Shares of Rocket Companies A Day After FTC Lawsuit ValueAct Capital, led by Jeff Ubben, purchased 26.3 million shares of Rocket Companies a day after the FTC filed a lawsuit against its subsidiary, Redfin. International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025
Zillow Stock Skids 4.5% After FTC Lawsuit — Is It Still A Buy Now? Zillow's stock declined yesterday after the FTC filed a lawsuit against the company and Rocket Companies' Redfin for entering a $100 million unlawful agreement to suppress competition in the online rental housing advertising market. International Business Times UK · Oct 2, 2025
Zillow Stock Is Falling: What's Behind The Sell-Off? Zillow Group Inc (NASDAQ:Z) (NASDAQ:ZG) shares are trading lower on Wednesday after New York Attorney General Letitia James and four other states filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing the company of paying a major competitor to exit the apartment rental advertising business. Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025
Trump: Government Shutdown Could Do 'A Lot of Good' Plus: Addressing "the enemy within," the FTC's pointless meddling, Joy Reid finally understands half the country, and more... Reason · Oct 1, 2025
Zillow Allegedly Paid Redfin $100M to Exit Rental Ad Market, Regulators Claim FTC accuses Zillow of paying Redfin $100M to exit rental ads, allegedly violating antitrust laws. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025
Zillow and Redfin accused of suppressing competition in lawsuit Federal Trade Commission alleges agreement between two firms started when Zillow paid Redfin $100m The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2025
FTC sues Zillow and Redfin over deal it accuses of supressing competition in rental ads The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing Zillow and Redfin, accusing them of an illegal deal to suppress competition in online rental advertising The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Retirees Should Avoid Renting in These 4 California Cities With the Most Competition Retirees looking to rent in California should avoid these four cities—find out where competition is highest and what it means for your budget. GOBankingRates · Sep 29, 2025
A gauge of future home sales just turned negative—despite 9 straight weeks of falling mortgage rates “A lot of buyers are hesitating because they’re worried about potentially losing their jobs, losing money in their stock portfolio, and the economy in general." Fortune · Sep 27, 2025
Housing costs are so high some Americans are delaying milestones like getting married, having kids and even adopting a pet More than 44% of homeowners and renters report struggling to afford rent or mortgage payments. Fortune · Sep 24, 2025
What $1 Million Buys You in San Francisco vs. Detroit (The Difference Is Extraordinary) See how far $1 million goes in San Francisco vs. Detroit. The real estate gap is shocking—and could change how you think about home buying. GOBankingRates · Sep 23, 2025
Home sales are headed for their worst year since 1995 as 'economic jitters' spread from buyers to sellers, Redfin says Active listings fell 1.4% in August from the prior month, per Redfin. Fortune · Sep 22, 2025
Americans Hate These 4 Cities — but That Might Make Them Hidden Gems for Buyers Discover why cities like Detroit and Oakland, despite their low favorability, could offer smart opportunities for homebuyers and real estate investors. GOBankingRates · Sep 20, 2025
Fortune · Sep 15, 2025 Canadians don’t want to live in America and it shows: The number of Canadians searching for U.S. homes is down 20% year over year The steepest decline came in April after Trump’s tariff announcements.
Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025 Rocket Companies Could See Major Upside With Rate Cuts Approaching: Analyst Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE:RKT) is emerging as a major potential winner from falling mortgage rates, with its strong refinancing share and recent acquisitions setting the stage for growth in both volumes and profitability.
International Business Times UK · Sep 9, 2025 'I Wish I'd Stay Renting': Atlanta Man, 31, Regrets Buying $399K Home During Pandemic He Now Can't Offload First-time buyer regrets pandemic-era home purchase in Atlanta amid soaring costs and sluggish market, offering a cautionary tale for buyers everywhere.
Fortune · Sep 5, 2025 America’s homeownership rate falls for the first time since 2016 amid economic and demographic shifts, Redfin says Renting is all the rage, surging by the greatest level seen in years.
Fortune · Sep 3, 2025 The U.S. housing market is ‘finally starting to listen’ to homebuyers plagued by high mortgage rates and home prices, economist says Mark Fleming’s analysis is based on First American’s Real House Price Index, which, unlike other home-price indexes, accounts for inflation.
GOBankingRates · Aug 28, 2025 7 Reasons Renting May Be Smarter Than Buying in 2025, According to Humphrey Yang Discover Humphrey Yang's seven reasons renting beats buying in 2025 -- from job mobility to hidden costs. Plus, see tips to avoid regret and save thousands.
GOBankingRates · Aug 28, 2025 Renting in Florida? These 7 Cities That Are Cheaper and Safer Than Miami Miami’s rent and safety concerns got you rethinking where you live? These 7 Florida cities offer lower costs and safer living—without sacrificing lifestyle.
MarketBeat · Aug 23, 2025 Zillow Group Approaching Key Technical Levels: Is It Time to Buy? Zillow shares are up 20% in the last three months, and there's fundamental and technical reasons to believe the rally is just getting started.
GOBankingRates · Aug 23, 2025 Are Your Politics Costing You Money? 10 Cities Loved by Democrats That Are Actually Financial Traps Think your city’s politics align with your wallet? Discover 10 Democrat-led cities where high costs could be quietly draining your finances.
GOBankingRates · Aug 22, 2025 5 Cities Where Buying a Duplex Could Cover Your Mortgage Buying a duplex in these 5 cities could mean living mortgage-free. Discover where rental income can cover your housing costs—and then some.
GOBankingRates · Aug 9, 2025 I’m a Realtor: 5 Affordable Hidden Gem Cities Worth Moving to in 2026 Home sales are expected to dip in 2025, but underrated cities like York, Greensburg and Ocala offer affordable real estate and long-term growth potential.