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New York City's New Development Market Thrives Amid Low Inventory
New York City's development market saw a strong 2024 despite vacant towers, lower sellout goals, and discounted sales.
New York City skyscrapers amidst thriving development market with low inventory.
New Podcast Explores Real Estate Insights
KingSpry launches LANDMARKS, a commercial real estate law podcast.
Real estate professionals discuss market trends in new podcast series launch.
PFAS Contamination and Transfer Act Impacts on CRE in 2025
Connecticut's industrial past leaves legacy of contaminated sites; efficient cleanup key to revitalization.
PFAS-contaminated sites impact commercial real estate development nationwide in 2025.
Cooperation with Agents Creates Consumer Divisions
Survey: Without MLS policy, agents may require extra persuasion from consumers on its value.
Business agents meeting with consumers creates divisions in local market.
California Wildfires Worsen Housing Shortage, Experts Warn
Catastrophic wildfires in southern California kill at least 16, damage over 10,000 structures.
California wildfires exacerbate housing shortage, experts warn of severe crisis nationwide.
LA Landlords Accused of Price Gouging Amid Wildfires
Reality star Jason Oppenheim reports rent hikes of thousands above original prices.
Los Angeles landlords accused of price gouging during devastating wildfires.
Families Rebuild After Loss, Compete in Scarce Housing Market
Displaced residents fuel housing market frenzy in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
Families rebuilding after loss compete in competitive housing market amidst scarcity.
Maine's Real Estate Market Resilient Amid Commission Shifts
Maine real estate agents report minimal impact from recent commission fee calculation changes.
Maine real estate agents adapt to commission changes amidst market stability.
Brooklyn Developer Admits Guilt in Campaign Finance Scandal Tied to NYC Mayor
Erden Arkan pleads guilty to conspiring with Turkish official to funnel illicit donations to Mayor Eric Adams' campaign.
Brooklyn developer pleads guilty in NYC campaign finance scandal involving mayor.
Real Estate Crisis Hits Management Ranks
Redfin announces layoffs of 46 managers, citing restructuring efforts.
High-ranking real estate executives face crisis amidst industry turmoil in major cities worldwide.
New York Governor Proposes Curbs on Hedge Fund Home Purchases
New York Governor Kathy Hochul seeks to limit private equity and hedge fund purchases of state residential properties.
New York Governor proposes regulations on hedge fund home purchases in Manhattan.
Majority of property deals facilitated through MyProperty platform
State platform to become primary means of implementing most real estate transactions.
Real estate agents facilitate majority of property transactions on digital platform MyProperty.
New Real Estate Investment Portal Unveiled by Motivated Sellers Network
NeedToSellMyHouseFast.com Announces Innovative Lead Generation Solutions for Real Estate Investors
Real estate investors gather at launch event for new portal in downtown area.
Georgia brokerages seek court approval of commission dispute settlement
Parties seek preliminary approval after deal disclosures, pending review of eXp and Weichert settlements.
Georgia brokerages in court seeking approval of commission dispute settlement agreement.
Mebane Realtor Surrenders License Permanently Amid Allegations
Former Mebane Realtor Convicted of Indecent Liberties in Alamance County Superior Court.
Mebane realtor surrenders license permanently amidst allegations of misconduct in North Carolina.

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