REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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FTC Charges Greystar with Deceptive Business Tactics and Concealed Fees
FTC targets US's largest apartment landlord over alleged hidden fees in potential lawsuit.
FTC charges Greystar with deceptive business practices in US real estate industry.
Boston Mayor's Tax Relief Bill Wins Over Seniors, Sparks Real Estate Backlash
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's new attempt at residential tax relief offers hope for seniors facing steep property tax increases.
Boston Mayor's tax relief bill passes, benefiting seniors, sparking real estate controversy.
Maine Real Estate Update: Regulatory Changes Increase Administrative Burden
Maine's new real estate commission rules increase paperwork and stress for buyers and sellers, without lowering home prices.
Maine real estate agents navigate regulatory changes amidst increased administrative burden.
LA Eviction Crisis: Rent Hikes Leave Homeless Residents Vulnerable to Price Gouging
Wildfires spark surge in housing demand, prompting some landlords to hike rents above emergency limits.
Los Angeles eviction crisis: rent hikes leave homeless residents vulnerable to price gouging.
REBNY Opposes Broker Fee Regulations Implementation
The Real Estate Board of New York seeks preliminary injunction to block FARE Act.
Real Estate Board of New York opposes broker fee regulations implementation in NYC.
San Francisco sellers claim tax overpayment on $26M sale above market value
Los Angeles investors sue San Francisco over allegedly inflated sale price of $26M office building.
San Francisco real estate agents dispute $26 million property sale valuation controversy.
Real Estate Execs Push for Regulatory Relief in California Fire Rebuilds
Los Angeles' top agents urge Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass to aid industry in wildfire recovery efforts.
California real estate executives advocate for regulatory relief amidst post-fire rebuild efforts.
Supreme Court rejects National Association of Realtors' appeal
Supreme Court declines to hear NAR's appeal, ending bid to block DOJ investigation.
US Supreme Court justices reject NAR appeal in real estate industry case.
NYC Real Estate Market Introduces Mandatory Buyer Agreements
New Year, New Rules: REBNY Mandates Buyer's Broker Agreements for Resale and New Development Properties.
New York City real estate market introduces mandatory buyer agreements nationwide.
Trump Keeps Global Real Estate Options in Second-Term Vow
Independent counsel appointed to separate Trump's presidential and business interests.
Donald Trump maintains global real estate interests during second presidential term.
The Dark Past of Brooklyn's Jesse Hamilton
Prosecutors may reveal damaging evidence in the city's real estate probe, but initial signs of trouble have been missed.
Brooklyn politician Jesse Hamilton stands amidst a backdrop of New York City.
Spain considers 100% tax on foreign property acquisitions
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez announces new measures to address housing shortage
Spanish government officials discuss potential 100% tax on foreign property purchases.
Ice Miller Adds Renowned Real Estate Expert to Ranks
Ice Miller adds seasoned real estate and public finance attorney to its team.
Law firm Ice Miller welcomes renowned real estate expert in Indianapolis office.
Supreme Court declines to revisit NAR's appeal of DOJ lawsuit
Justice Department reopens investigation into NAR policies after long-standing opposition.
US Supreme Court justices decline to review National Association of Realtors (NAR) case.
Emerging shifts in local property development and sales landscape
Meet Our Community Voices: Local Leaders Share Insights on City-Wide Issues, Including Hurricanes Helene and Milton's Impact.
Real estate developers and buyers adapt to changing market trends nationwide.
Supreme Court Rejects NAR's Bid for Certiorari
Supreme Court declines to review DOJ's antitrust investigation into NAR.
US Supreme Court justices reject National Association of Realtors' certiorari bid.

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