For decades, home sellers typically covered both their own agent’s commission and the fee for the buyer’s broker, a structure that left little room for negotiation. But a recent legal settlement has shaken up that system, opening the door for … Continued
When Eric Itakura listed his Mountain View, California, condo last year, he hoped to save some money on commissions. The rules over how agents’ fees are set had recently been rewritten as part of a landmark settlement reached between the … Continued
By Shalina Chatlani, Stateline.org A new Trump administration rule bars immigrants living in the United States under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) from buying health insurance from Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Related Articles Lawmakers and activists call for action … Continued
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