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Real Estate Lawyer Faces Up to 10 Years Behind Bars
Prosecutors claim the lawyer spent most funds on nightclubs, pricey hotels, and lavish dinners.
Real estate lawyer facing sentencing in courtroom.
Fed Faces Outdated Jobs Data at December Meeting
No Oct/Nov employment data before meeting leaves rate cut uncertain; Dems push Pulte probe, CFPB head nominated, etc.
Federal Reserve reviews outdated December jobs data at meeting.
Real Estate Deals: Nov 3‑7, 2025 – Republic‑Times
View transaction locations by entering the parcel number in Monroe County GIS Parcel Viewer. All transactions accessible.
Republic‑Times real estate deals, Nov 3‑7 2025.
Real Estate AI Hype: It Succeeds and Fails as Brokers & Agents Adapt
Nearly three years after ChatGPT, real estate still struggles with AI tech that often falls short of promises.
Real estate agents using AI tools in modern office.
Study: Holiday real estate scams cost Florida buyers $7M yearly
Florida loses $7M yearly to holiday real estate scams—95.6% above national average. Spot red flags, protect yourself.
Florida buyers face $7M annual holiday real estate scams.
Developer, senator’s brother, sued over stalled Dorchester Ave. project
Investors sue Andrew J. Collins for $140M+ over unmet promises and unpaid debt in sprawling real estate project.
Developer sued over stalled Dorchester Ave. project, senator’s brother.
Hiring a Friend as Your Realtor: Expert Opinion
Friendship + business: a slippery slope. Find out if cons outweigh the pros.
Friend and realtor discuss home buying in front of a house.
Norway's Oil Fund Plans to Update Real Estate Approach
Weak returns push the Norwegian Oil Fund to curb its real‑estate holdings.
Norwegian sovereign wealth fund revises real estate investment strategy.
Climate Shock Cuts Home Prices: New Data Reveals the Impact
Insurance market shifts now hit home prices in disaster‑prone areas, new study shows, straining homeowners’ finances.
Graph showing climate shock driving down home prices in U.S. markets.
Is Fidelity National Value Justified After Estate Tech Expansion?
Is Fidelity National Financial a bargain or priced right? Explore its valuation after 4.6% monthly gain and 97.1% YTD rise.
Fidelity National logo next to modern estate tech expansion office.
Landlords cautioned: New rental rules take effect soon, major changes
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Landlords warned: new rental rules effective soon, major changes.
Dan Orvin Addresses ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Fall Meeting
Dan Orvin, Womble Bond Dickinson partner, spoke at ABA RPTE 2025 Fall Leadership Meeting on leadership and mentoring.
Dan Orvin speaking at ABA Property, Trust & Estate Law Meeting.
Local Realtor Alerts to Rising Deed Theft Risk
Homeowners in the Capital Region lose houses to deed theft; a local broker seeks solutions.
Realtor warns of rising deed theft risk in local community.
Compass CEO says agents feel bullied by Zillow ban, tells NY judge.
Compass vs Zillow clash in NYC court over Zillow Ban, CEO says agents feel bullied.
Compass CEO addresses NY judge about Zillow ban bullying agents.
Tackling the Trust Issue
Hear NAR CEO Nykia Wright on the latest Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast with James Dwiggins & Keith Robinson.
Business leaders shaking hands in boardroom, addressing trust issue.
Researcher cautions industry remains at risk after settlement
DOJ fatigue and regulator inaction could embolden risky industry practices—consumers must push for change, says Brobeck.
Researcher warns industry still at risk after settlement.
Falls Church officials weigh new business property tax surcharge
Falls Church leaders discuss a commercial property tax surcharge to fund transit—up to 12.5¢ per $100.
Falls Church officials discuss new business property tax surcharge.
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