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One Year On: Are the Most Significant Effects of Sitzer/Burnett Still Unfolding?
Industry waits for clarity on impact of landmark verdict amid recent changes and uncertainty.
Politicians Sitzer and Burnett one year after significant scandal in Washington D.C.
Russia Seizes Crimea Real Estate Worth $60M in 2024
In occupied Crimea, over 1,200 properties valued at RUB 4.5 billion have been nationalized since last year.
Russian authorities seize real estate worth $60 million in occupied Crimea.
Newport News sends incorrect real estate tax notices to over 1,200 residents
Newport News Treasurer's Office mistakenly sends real estate tax bills to 1,200 homeowners.
Newport News residents receive incorrect real estate tax notices in error.
Cooperation vs. Pocket Listings: A Growing Industry Dispute
National Association of Realtors' leadership considers abolishing Clear Cooperation Policy amid year of significant policy changes.
Real estate agents debate cooperation versus pocket listings in industry dispute.
Larry Rogers maintains control over campaign funds amidst property tax controversy
Cook County property tax lawyers back Larry Rogers Jr. in reelection bid against Fritz Kaegi ally.
Larry Rogers retains control of campaign funds amidst property tax controversy in [location].
New York Real Estate Execs Backing Presidential Candidates Revealed
Real estate pros donate to both Harris and Trump, citing housing concerns in FEC data analysis.
New York real estate executives endorse presidential candidates in high-profile political move.
Chinese Investors Challenge Tennessee's Land Ownership Statute in Court
Three foreign nationals claim Tennessee law unfairly restricts their ownership of agricultural land due to national security concerns.
Chinese investors challenge Tennessee land ownership statute in US court hearing.
City Council Unveils Separate Housing Initiative Amid Mayor's Proposal
City Council Unveils "City for All" Plan, Complementing Mayor's Housing Initiative with Key Proposals
City council members unveil new housing initiative in city hall meeting.
Selling Success: Key Insights for Effective Pitching
10 key questions for listing agents: MLS listings, buy-side comp, pricing homes and more.
Business professionals pitching in a conference setting with city skyline background.
Anaheim Hills residential project canceled due to wildfire concerns
Anaheim City Council rejects 7-story, 498-unit apartment complex due to wildfire concerns.
Anaheim Hills residential development abandoned due to local wildfire risk concerns.
California Court Upholds Residency Mandates for Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach's bid to circumvent California housing law rejected by federal appeals court.
California court ruling upholds residency mandates in Huntington Beach city limits.
Blank Rome Adds Real Estate Expert Tiffany Sanders as Of Counsel
Tiffany Sanders joins Blank Rome's Washington office as of counsel in its real estate group.
Tiffany Sanders joins Blank Rome as of counsel in real estate practice.
Justice Department Sues Rocket Mortgage Over Alleged Home Valuation Bias
Justice Department Sues Rocket Mortgage Over Alleged Racial Bias in Property Appraisals.
Justice Department sues Rocket Mortgage over alleged home valuation bias claims nationwide.
Ashurst Partners Join Gowling's German Real Estate Practice
Gowling WLG recruits four-lawyer real estate team from Ashurst LLP for Frankfurt office.
Lawyers from Ashurst join Gowling WLG's German real estate practice team.
Tenant Activists Shift Focus to Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act Amid Disputes Over "Good Cause" Evictions
Landlords struggle with understanding the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), a proposed law that gives renters a chance to buy buildings.
Tenant activists rally in front of city hall, advocating for tenant rights legislation.
Greektown Landlord Sues Vaccaro Family Over Office Lease Dispute
Vaccaro Brothers Face New Challenge in Greektown Office Holdings Expansion
Greektown landlord sues Vaccaro family over office lease dispute in Detroit.
Missouri Property Taxes Open for Filing on November 1
Missouri real estate and personal property tax payments open today; deadline is December 31st.
Missouri residents file property taxes beginning November 1 at local offices statewide.
California Real Estate Firm Embroiled in Multi-Faceted Lawsuit Dispute
Two LA court suits accuse Douglas Elliman of engineering kickbacks in California operations.
California real estate firm sued in multi-faceted lawsuit amidst controversy.
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