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NAR Faces Criticism, Needs Significant Overhaul
EXIT Realty CEO Craig Witt discusses how enhancing agent quality can positively impact the real estate industry.
National Association of Realtors (NAR) headquarters in Washington D.C. under scrutiny.
Secret listings spark real estate industry showdown over home sales future
Major real estate players clash over future of rule limiting private home listings.
Real estate agents gather in conference room, discussing secret listings controversy nationwide.
State Police Probe Real Estate Property Crime Attempt
Pennsylvania State Police investigating real estate theft by deception case outside of state.
State police investigate attempted real estate property crime in a suburban neighborhood.
South Shore residents criticize hotel owners for migrant shelter expansion plans
Developers own three Travis hotels and two other sites in Port Richmond used as migrant shelters.
South Shore residents protest against migrant shelter expansion plans near coastal hotels.
Alabama law change: Home buyers can preview properties without a binding agreement
Alabama Realtors CEO says buyer agreements are beneficial, but new law gives consumers and agents more time to negotiate.
Alabama law update: Home buyers preview properties without binding agreements statewide.
Howard County real estate firms accused of kickback scheme in class action lawsuit
Maryland real estate team and affiliates sued in Baltimore County over alleged kickback scheme.
Lawyers file class action lawsuit against Howard County real estate firms over kickbacks.
Former City Real Estate Adviser Receives Conditional License After Controversy
State reaches deal with Jason Hughes, allowing him to keep real estate license on restricted terms.
Former city real estate adviser receives conditional license after public controversy.
Franklin County proposes hikes in real estate, meals taxes
Proposed budget increases real estate tax to $0.44 per $100 and meals tax to 6%.
Franklin County officials propose tax hikes on real estate and meals in Ohio.
Real Estate Agents Blamed for State's Housing Crisis by Landlord
Rising rents prompt calls for industry scrutiny and land tax reforms to ease pressure on long-term housing providers.
Real estate agents blamed for state's housing crisis by frustrated landlord in meeting.
Florida considers abolishing property taxes amid rising home prices.
Florida lawmakers consider reducing or eliminating property taxes amid financial pressures on homeowners.
Florida lawmakers consider abolishing property taxes amidst rising home prices statewide.
Fewer agents control more real estate listings
Top agents capture more valuable listings after NAR settlement.
Real estate agents manage increasing number of listings in major metropolitan areas.
Florida lawmakers weigh eliminating property tax burden
Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks 2026 ballot initiative for proposed legislation.
Florida lawmakers consider repealing property tax burden in state legislature meeting.
WeWork Executives Face Justice for Stock Manipulation Scandal
Matthew Podolsky, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced a five-year prison sentence for Jonathan Moynahan Larmore.
WeWork executives in court for stock manipulation scandal investigation in New York.
Simplify Real Estate Relationships with Lone Wolf's Automated Management
Lone Wolf Technologies, leader in residential real estate software, partners with longest-standing tech company.
Real estate professionals using Lone Wolf's automated management system in a modern office.
Frank Lloyd Wright home in ruins earns spot on endangered architectural list
The J.J. Walser Jr. House in Austin is a rare gem with a troubled past, its future uncertain.
Frank Lloyd Wright home in ruins, listed as endangered architectural landmark in Arizona.
Phoenix Home Sold Behind Owners' Back, Fetching $200K
Unbelievable events leave me feeling like I'm in a surreal nightmare.
Phoenix home sold at auction behind owners' backs for $200,000 profit.
Four individuals charged in Queens with deed fraud targeting senior citizens.
Queens DA charges four with allegedly stealing three homes from rightful owners, including two senior citizens.
Four individuals charged with deed fraud targeting senior citizens in Queens, New York.
Homeless Exploited by "Vanlords" Renting Out Dilapidated Vehicles
San Jose cracks down on "vanlords" charging homeless to live in dilapidated vans.
Homeless individuals exploited by 'vanlords' renting dilapidated vehicles in urban areas nationwide.
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