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Big US real estate group settles litigation over inflated commissions  WIBQ

While economic signs remain strong and experts have a positive outlook, consumer sentiment saw a slight dip in March. The dip, however, is not any cause for concern, according to experts. Consumer sentiment decreased 0.5% in March, following a 0.8% increase in February and two large leaps back in January and December. “Consumer sentiment moved…

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Ahead of the National Association of Realtors' commission settlements Friday, some agents are reevaluating their memberships and considering the American Real Estate Association instead.

Home Buying Costs Could Fall in Big US Real Estate Group Settlement  U.S News & World Report Money

Big US real estate group settles litigation over inflated commissions  Nasdaq

In what will certainly be one of the most important moments and choices in the history of organized real estate, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has chosen to end its legal fight against a flood of commission lawsuits that have roiled the industry over the last five years, paying $418 million in damages and…

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NAR would agree not to create rules that allow listing agents to set compensation for buyer brokers as part of the settlement. HomeServices of America not included in the deal.

Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits  The New York Times

4 Ways a Settlement Could Change the Housing Industry  The New York Times

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Vonovia falls 7% after its biggest ever loss shines light on Germany's property crisis  CNBC

Shore Cap ups rating on British Land, Derwent  ShareCast

Florida real estate agent says people need to make at least $120K/year to qualify for a home in the US — claims 'old ...  AOL

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (NASDAQ:VNQI) Short Interest Update  Defense World