The Real Winner in the Redfin Acquisition Will Shock You

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) is being acquired by Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) in a shocking buyout, but the deal itself may not work out for either company. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why it's Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) that's the big winner here.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of March 10, 2025. The video was published on March 11, 2025.

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Travis Hoium has positions in Zillow Group. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Zillow Group. The Motley Fool recommends Redfin and recommends the following options: short May 2025 $10 calls on Redfin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.