Court should consolidate all commissions cases, argues NAR
The trade association favors a consolidated approach but wants all 19 cases included — and doesn’t think the trial should be held in Missouri.
Updated March 19, 2024
Dave Gallagher
Director, News Reporting
Dave's journalism career spans 24 years covering business, the economy and real estate in Northwest Washington. He's also a numbers nerd, examining data to spot emerging trends in industries. Having started his career as a sports writer, he's a lifelong baseball and soccer fan and recently discovered pickleball. He grew up in Yosemite National Park and earned his journalism degree at Humboldt State University in northern California.
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