Did you buy a home in recent years? You could be eligible for part of a $28.5M settlement

If you bought a home in the U.S. in recent years, you could be eligible to receive money from a $28.5 million settlement involving real estate companies Keller Williams and RE/MAX.

The settlements stem from allegations that real estate companies worked together to keep homebuyer agent commissions artificially high, potentially causing buyers to pay more when purchasing a home. Keller Williams and RE/MAX deny wrongdoing but agreed to settle the litigation.

The settlement applies to people who purchased residential real estate in the U.S. that was listed on a multiple listing service, or MLS, during a specified period. The earliest eligible purchase date varies by state, ranging from Jan. 25, 2006, in Puerto Rico to Jan. 25,...