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Antifragile Cybersecurity for Real Estate & Mortgage Pros
Cyber threats grow; resilience fails. Real estate & mortgage pros need antifragile cyber defenses learn and strengthen.
Cybersecurity shield protecting real estate office and mortgage documents.
Behind posts: Houston philanthropist arrested in real estate scheme
Rosemary Tucker of Hoodies 4 Healing with ~100k Facebook followers was arrested after a months‑long Houston PD probe.
Houston philanthropist arrested for real estate fraud scheme.
Accused of Assaulting Realtor, Man Dies
Dennis remains in Rankin County Sheriff’s custody; MBI has been asked to investigate his death.
Man dies after assaulting realtor.
How the current market is boosting buyer agent fees
Average buyer agent commission hit 2.42% in Q3, up from 2.36% last year after NAR settlement, Redfin reports.
Rising buyer agent fees in today's competitive real estate market.
Defendant Skips First Day of Real Estate Fraud Trial
Plaintiff says Jason Walsh, a major real estate fraudster, swindled him of millions; Walsh, represented, missed first day.
Defendant absent in courtroom during real estate fraud trial.
Housing costs to drop for certain New York residents
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Certain New York residents see housing costs drop.
What share of U.S. housing is corporate‑owned?
500 urban counties: 1 in 11 parcels corporate‑owned; higher where mega‑investors thrive.
Bar chart showing percentage of U.S. housing owned by corporations.
Chacanias Joins Flaster Greenberg as Estate & Environmental Counsel
Flaster Greenberg PC hires Peter A. Chacanias as counsel in real estate, land use, environmental departments, last week.
Chacanias joins Flaster Greenberg law firm as Estate & Environmental Counsel.
Developers Push for Michelle Wu’s Exit, But She Stays—What Next?
Mayor's ties to real estate remain icy; as she enters her second term, the chill deepens.
Mayor Michelle Wu stands firm amid developers' exit push in Boston.
Goochland estate, site of denied subdivision, leads November sales
A month after a split vote denied the plan, 109‑acre Serenity Farm estate sold to the couple who wanted 23 new homes.
Goochland estate denied subdivision drives November sales in Virginia.
Woman Leaves UK, Highlights Australia’s Dire Housing Crisis
British tourists chasing Aussie beach dreams face a harsh reality: a housing crisis blocks them from living and working.
Woman departs UK, spotlighting Australia’s housing crisis.
Hearing Set to Decide West Park Church's Future
Presbytery of New York requested LPC hardship exemption on Sept. 11.
West Park Church facing hearing to determine future.
$950K 5‑bed on .55 acre + 85 more Onondaga County homes
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$950K 5‑bedroom home on 0.55‑acre lot, Onondaga County.
Dentons Names Amy Nooning Counsel in Real Estate Practice
Dentons adds Amy Nooning as of counsel to its Indianapolis Real Estate team, real estate, municipal, and commercial work.
Amy Nooning appointed counsel at Dentons real‑estate practice.
Veteran's son in $5M Katy Perry mansion suit shares dad's pain
The legal battle ends this month with the court’s final judgment, a moment Westcott’s son Chart says his family can’t wait for.
Veteran's son files $5M lawsuit over Katy Perry mansion, echoes father's pain.
Examining Anywhere Real Estate's Story Post-Compass Deal
Fair value stays at $11.67/share, discount rate 12.5%, revenue growth ~7.9%—stable despite market shifts.
Anywhere Real Estate after Compass deal, exploring new opportunities.
Brokerage Leaders Think Like Talent Agents, Not Managers
Move from transaction management to agent development, boosting your brokerage’s resilience.
Brokerage leaders negotiating deals like talent agents in boardroom.
Hidden Residential Real Estate Attributes: Wildfire & Flood Risk
Home buyers must research location—commute, shopping, schools, recreation—before investing wealth in a property.
Residential property map shows wildfire and flood risk zones.
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