New rules for real estate agents, home sellers and buyers go into effect this weekend

New rules for real estate agents and home buyers go into effect on Aug. 17 that force buyers to sign with agents before seeing listings and the rule changes leave some ambiguity as to who is responsible for payments, among other changes.

New real estate rules start this weekend
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New rules for real estate agents and those selling or buying a home go into effect this weekend after a lawsuit was settled involving the National Association of Realtors. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.

NAR settlement: What's changing about buying, selling a house?

“This is definitely changing our industry forever," Daniel De La Vega, president of One Sotheby's International Realty told FOX TV Stations.

653,000 candles recalled from Trader Joe's
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US Consumer Products Safety Commission says an unexpected fire hazard prompted a recall of 653,000 mango-tangerine scented candles from Trader Joe's.

Voters stressed by steady high food costs
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Food and grocery prices are keeping shoppers and voters on edge as prices are staying high despite lower inflation numbers. FOX 10's Brian Webb has more.

Cucumbers recalled after salmonella outbreak in 31 states

Cucumbers in 31 states and the District of Columbia are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella. 

Tempe car dealership settles complaint for $2M; still defends its business practices

The Coulter Buick GMC Tempe dealership settled a complaint alleging it engaged in deceptive sales practices and discrimination. The Arizona Attorney General hopes this action sends a message, while the owners of are defending their business.

Tempe car dealership settles complaint for $2M
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The Coulter Buick GMC Tempe dealership settled a complaint alleging it engaged in deceptive sales practices and discrimination. The Arizona Attorney General hopes this action sends a message, while the owners of are defending their business. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.

Things they don’t tell you about buying a home

Buying a home is more than just the down payment and mortgage and purchasers may overlook some of these unexpected aspects outside of expenses, such as the emotional stress.

Spirit Halloween stores: When did they become so widespread?

After opening in the early 1980s, Spirit Halloween has built a huge following among consumers through the years with its unique brand of costumes and decorations.

Senators accuse Kroger, Walmart of potential price gouging with digital tags

Consumer advocates say Kroger's digital price tags allow the company to "surge grocery prices, raising prices suddenly ... when certain products are in highest demand."

DoorDash, Max partner to include streaming perk with DashPass

As consumers are looking for ways to stretch their dollars, DoorDash has added an extra streaming perk to its DashPass membership.

Starbucks replacing CEO: What's been plaguing the coffee giant?

From boycotts to labor disputes, here are some of the issues that have been plaguing the world’s largest coffee company in recent months.