NAR succeeds in halting DOJ investigation
Despite reaching a settlement agreement in 2020, the Department of Justice reopened a probe into NAR policies. The association fought back — and won.
January 25, 2023
Cheryl Reid-Simons
Cheryl Reid-Simons has more than a decade of experience covering business, government and courts for daily newspapers in the Pacific Northwest. As a freelancer, she has turned her focus to real estate and healthcare and is known for her human approach to complex topics.
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