A new rule for real estate agents could send home prices falling
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A new rule for real estate agents could send home prices falling

For decades, Realtors representing homebuyers and sellers have split a commission fee of 5%-to-6%. Not anymore. Changes resulting from a legal settlement go into effect this week, potentially giving more room for negotiation and lower profits for the agents. Plus: Starbucks' buzzy new CEO and bad news for Big Lots.