RealPage Faces Lawsuits Alleging Rental Market Cartel Collusion: What This Means for Renters and Landlords

DALLAS, TEXAS – Lawsuits filed against RealPage, a Texas-based company, have brought attention to the role of algorithms in the rental market. The company is being accused of facilitating a cartel among major property managers, leading to higher rents for tenants and increased profits for landlords who utilize RealPage’s software. RealPage, however, denies any wrongdoing. The lawsuits have shed light on a new facet of cartel behavior, challenging conventional understanding of the concept. By allegedly creating a system that enables collusion among property managers, RealPage stands accused of manipulating prices and limiting competition within the … Read more

Kansas City jury slams real estate industry with $1.8 billion collusion verdict

Kansas City, Missouri – A jury in Kansas City, Missouri, has awarded $1.8 billion in damages to home sellers who claimed that the National Association of Realtors and several major real estate brokers in the country colluded to inflate real estate commissions. The potential award could triple to more than $5 billion under US anti-trust laws. The unanimous verdict comes at a time when mortgage rates are inching up to 8% and home sales are struggling. This ruling could potentially bring about substantial changes to how home sellers pay real estate agents. Currently, the National … Read more