The Next Antitrust Lawsuit in Real Estate: The Ethical Dilemma of RealPage’s Data Dominance

Andrew and Lauren examine the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against real estate technology firm RealPage. They explore how RealPage's data-driven platform could enable price-fixing and collusion among landlords, raising critical questions about the ethical use of data in the real estate industry. The discussion delves into the balance between leveraging data for innovation and the risks of anti-competitive practices that harm consumers. This episode challenges listeners to consider the broader implications of data dominance and the role of regulation in shaping the future of data-driven technologies.