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Arizona bans Zillow from offering real estate estimates
The Arizona Board of Appraisal decided what Zillow is offering is essentially an appraisal, despite the fact that Zillow's website makes it clear that the figures listed are estimates and not actual appraisals.
Zillow issued a statement to the effect that the company believes the estimates are not formal, and are therefore legal in Arizona. The company has responded to the Board of Appraisal's letter and is hoping to resolve the issue.
As of Monday, the company continues to post online estimates for Arizona real estate.
[via Techdirt]

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RP said 12:01AM on 4-18-2007
Sheesh, what next, a ban on search keyword advertising?! I guess Arizona had to compete with Utah...
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