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Arizonans Lose $50M to Real Estate Fraud Targeting Vacant Land
Arizonans lost $50M to real estate fraud last year as criminals target vacant land, says industry experts and new survey.
Arizonans lose $50M in vacant land real estate fraud, Arizona.
Shrinking the Government’s Real Estate Holdings: Seizing the Moment
Despite consensus on needed action, the government still struggles to implement the urgently required changes.
Government officials reviewing real estate portfolio during city council meeting.
Cities Seek Short‑Term Rental Control, State Won’t
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City officials debate short‑term rental control, state declines.
Zillow Wraps 2025: Buyers' Top Search Trends
Zillow searches show buyers favor adaptable, regionally styled homes over size and luxury.
Zillow 2025 buyer search trends graph featuring US housing icons.
2025 Memorial: Honoring Those Lost in NJ Commercial Real Estate
In 2025, NJ commercial real estate mourns icons with 50+ year careers, remembered as valued friends and teammates.
New Jersey commercial real estate memorial honoring victims, 2025.
DOJ seeks antitrust probe of real estate commissions in Davis case
The DOJ filed a statement in the Davis lawsuit, arguing real estate commissions stay inflated by trade group rules.
DOJ requests antitrust investigation into real estate commissions in Davis.
2025's Top 20 Real Estate & Property Management Franchises
Explore 20 top real estate, property management, service franchises—green cleaning, distressed property, flexible offices.
Top 20 real estate and property management franchise logos 2025.
More Illinois Seniors Qualify for Real‑Estate Tax Deferral Program
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker expands Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program.
Illinois seniors qualify for real‑estate tax deferral program.
Japan's FSA to Intensify Scrutiny of Regional Banks' Property Loans
Japan’s FSA intensifies oversight of regional banks heavily lending to booming real estate to keep risks in check.
Japan's FSA intensifies scrutiny of regional banks' property loans.
Florida buyers losing confidence: More walk away from home deals
More homes on the market cause buyers to walk away from deals, hoping for better options, analysis finds.
Florida buyers walk away from home deals, losing confidence.
Real Estate Transfers – 25 Dec 2025
Weekly real estate transfers: Listings by Suffolk Vision Inc. for Times Review Media Group, Oct 17, 2025.
Real estate agent signs transfer documents in downtown office.
US attorneys link Washington investor funds to Bellevue property scam
Federal court documents reveal a multimillion real‑estate fraud that stole tens of thousands from 22 investors, in Seattle.
US attorneys connect Washington investors to Bellevue property scam.
Sale of 100+ JC Penney stores collapses, $1B deal voided
Deal fell through for unclear reasons; parties announced it in July, aiming to close by September.
JC Penney store sale collapses, $1B deal voided, 100+ locations.
KKR, PAG Acquire Sapporo’s Real Estate Unit for $3.1B
Deal closes in three stages by 2029; managers to buy 51% in June 2026.
KKR and PAG acquire Sapporo real estate unit for $3.1B.
Pre-Biden Mortgage Policies Halted U.S. Housing
U.S. housing market remains frozen, stuck for 3 years due to low pre‑Biden mortgage rates.
Washington, D.C. sees U.S. housing stall after pre‑Biden mortgage halt.
Compass vs. NWMLS Clash Over Discovery in Antitrust Suit
Brokerage and Washington MLS clash over discovery as case heads to trial.
Compass and NWMLS dispute over discovery in antitrust lawsuit.
NYC's new apartment builds fail to address the housing crisis
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NYC new apartment builds fail to solve housing crisis, skyline view.
Align Real Estate Defends Strategy at Marina Safeway
Align Real Estate, once hidden, now in the spotlight thanks to new proposals.
Align Real Estate defends strategy at Marina Safeway.
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