real estate
Australia shares slip in choppy trade, RBA eyed
* Retailers fall as turnover comes in-line, weather dampens
UPDATE 2-Element says to pay $1.4 bln for PHH auto leasing unit
(New throughout, adds confirmation of agreement, details of financing, quotes)
US STOCKS-Dow, S&P edge up; revised ISM reportedly more bullish
* Revised ISM manufacturing data will come close to expectations
