The real estate industry has been drowning under antitrust lawsuits and complaints regarding its commission and pocket listing rules. Some hope Trump will bring a lighter hand to antitrust, but his nominees for Attorney General and Assistant AG suggest otherwise.
Source: Inman News
Real estate’s antitrust woes may continue during Trump’s 2nd term
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