REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

Stay informed on real estate laws and regulations impacting the market, including legal updates, policy changes, and their effects on buyers and investors.

MLS Handbook Revisions Driven by Risk Mitigation and Local Control
NAR’s MLS manual was thoroughly scrubbed, repealing policies to cut liability and boost MLS independence.
MLS handbook updates emphasize risk mitigation and local control.
NAR 2026: New Plan, New Leaders, Membership Decline
On his last day as NAR president, Kevin Sears praised for tackling tasks others avoided, guiding association toward future.
NAR 2026 summit: new leaders unveil membership decline plan.
Bill Cosby Profits Big Selling Debt‑Heavy NYC Townhouse
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Bill Cosby profits from selling debt‑heavy NYC townhouse.
NYC Loft Residents Sue to Block Upscale Café from Leasing Space
Brew‑Haha: Is this upscale coffee joint a restaurant or just a latte‑licious eatery?
NYC loft residents sue to block upscale café leasing space.
NAR Updates MLS Policies
After assessing MLS policy risks, the National Association of REALTORS® approved updates to its MLS handbook.
NAR updates MLS policies during board meeting.
Zillow's Disruption of the Real Estate Industry
Zillow reshaped home buying, selling, and renting, but now faces lawsuits from a rival and the U.S. government.
Zillow logo atop city skyline, illustrating real estate industry disruption.
Decay, Abandonment, and Profits: A Surprising Real Estate Mix
Research Focus: Is property insurance too generous? Four economists examine the fallout of a high‑benefit program.
Abandoned urban buildings with “For Sale” signs, highlighting real estate profits.
Prominent Commercial Real Estate Leaders: Nate Gundrum
Nate Gundrum, VP & Markets Leader at Mortenson Milwaukee, brings 20 years of commercial real estate development experience.
Nate Gundrum, prominent commercial real estate leader.
NAR unveils plan with tight budgeting and compliance focus
Three‑year plan starts with 1.2 M members, 75 projects, and intensified antitrust work in a race to prove our worth.
NAR announces budget‑tight, compliance‑focused plan.
NAR President Kevin Brown Upholds Family Tradition of Hard Work
Brown brings leadership to Association of REALTORS®, focusing on breaking barriers to homeownership, helping members.
Kevin Brown, NAR President, upholds family tradition of hard work.
Real estate expert urges federal local unity to solve housing crisis
Fox News contributor Katrina Campins discusses housing crisis and Trump's mortgage cuts on Fox Report.
Real estate expert advocates federal‑local unity to address housing crisis.
NAR Unveils Strategy to Enhance Member Value & Modernize
The 3‑year plan, shaped by member and industry input, highlights the initiatives most valued by NAR members.
NAR announces new strategy to boost member value and modernize industry.
NAR Exec Committee Unanimously Approves Strategic Plan
With input from 150,000+ members, the 2026–2028 plan is NAR’s playbook to transform member experience.
NAR Exec Committee unanimously approves strategic plan at headquarters.
Real Estate Experts Can Join State and Local Budget Planning
Local governments facing fiscal challenges turn to NAR members as experts to influence housing policy protect consumers.
Real estate experts join state and local budget planning sessions.
Editorial: PPS owes Black students more than a hurried property deal
PPS set to buy building for Center for Black Student Excellence, but can’t explain academic impact or district costs.
PPS owes Black students more than a rushed property deal.
How Tax Regulations Shape the Real Estate Market
Experts at NAR NXT examined how current tax policy affects real estate buyers, sellers, and agents, and what's ahead.
City skyline with tax regulation documents, illustrating real estate market impact.
Golden Visa reforms speed up applications, curb real‑estate buying
Greece revamps Golden Visa: simpler applications, unified docs, and investment directed to housing and social projects.
Golden Visa reforms accelerate applications, curb real‑estate buying.
Chicago Homeowners Protest Property Tax Hikes at Lawndale Church
Chicago homeowners face hefty tax bills from the latest increase, and wonder where the money goes.
Chicago homeowners protest property tax hikes outside Lawndale Church.
Trump Eyes Portable Mortgages: How They Operate
FHFA Director Bill Pulte says agency is evaluating portable mortgages, allowing loan transfers when homeowners move.
Trump explains portable mortgage concept during Washington briefing.
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