Realtors’ settlement could dramatically change cost of housing sales

Realtors’ settlement could dramatically change cost of housing sales

The National Association of Realtors has agreed to settle litigation that accused the industry group of artificially inflating real estate commissions, setting up a reconfiguration of the housing market that could dramatically lower how much consumers pay in home transactions. Under the proposed deal, the group representing 1.5 million real …

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Protests erupt over Slovak government’s planned public broadcasting overhaul

Protests erupt over Slovak government’s planned public broadcasting overhaul

Slovaks turned out in droves Friday to protest the government’s planned overhaul of its public broadcasting service. The planned change comes amid a wave of similar protests against the populist, Russia-friendly government of Prime Minister Robert Fico. Opposition lawmaker Zora Jaurova slammed the proposal as one that would transform Slovakia’s …

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At These New York Art World Parties, Everyone’s a Critic

At These New York Art World Parties, Everyone’s a Critic

As the sun set in Manhattan’s meatpacking district on Monday evening, the Whitney Museum of American Art swelled with crowds for the opening of the 81st Whitney Biennial. This year’s show, “Even Better Than the Real Thing,” contends with questions of what is “real” through works about the rise of …

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Sources: Steelers trading QB Pickett to Eagles

Sources: Steelers trading QB Pickett to Eagles

Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterMar 15, 2024, 02:58 PM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. PITTSBURGH — Hours after quarterback Russell Wilson officially signed his contract with the Steelers, the team traded 2022 first-round pick Kenny Pickett …

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