“I don’t do it to be a nice guy, Stuart. I’m deathly afraid of somebody seeing me not tip and them being like, ‘Dave Portnoy is a cheapskate who doesn’t tip.’ So that, I live in fear of, and it forces me to tip at all times.” His comments reflect a growing sentiment among Americans who feel that tipping culture has reached a tipping point—no pun intended.
In a significant shift for the real estate industry, new rules going into effect this weekend are altering how real estate agents are compensated when buying or selling a home. This change, stemming from a landmark antitrust lawsuit settlement, aims to increase transparency and potentially lower costs for consumers.
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