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.

Navigating the shifting housing market: Is a low-cost agent the best choice?
Many Americans cling to traditional home buying and selling methods, but change may be on the horizon.
Housing market expert discusses cost-effective agent options for homebuyers and sellers globally.
France Seizes Russian Assets, Setting Global Precedent for Asset Confiscation
Global courts may no longer consider state property untouchable after Ukraine's Oschadbank lawsuit in France.
French authorities seize Russian assets, setting global precedent for asset confiscation.
Real estate giants gang up on Zillow
CoStar Group CEOs take aim at home search giant on CNBC and stage.
Real estate giants form alliance against Zillow, tech giant in Seattle.
Real estate giant faces mounting legal challenges
Zillow faces two lawsuits challenging its dominance in the US housing market.
Real estate company under scrutiny, facing multiple legal challenges nationwide.
Real Estate Insights: Building a Sustainable Legacy
Catch up on key real estate developments by state, including law firm succession strategies and Trump administration data center initiatives.
Sustainable real estate development with eco-friendly buildings in urban environments globally.
DC Tariffs Spark Market Volatility, NAR Advocacy Yields Results
Trade uncertainty looms for builders, but NAR praises two federal housing bills.
Washington D.C. tariffs cause market fluctuations, NAR advocacy achieves positive outcome.
Sluggish jobs growth sparks renewed rate cut expectations
Weakening labor market may prompt Fed rate cut in September if inflation eases.
Central bankers consider interest rate cuts amidst slow US job market growth.
Texas lawmakers push bill to safeguard homeowners from real estate scams
Senate Bill 15 aims to prevent fraudulent property sales and loans, after Gov. Abbott vetoed a previous version.
Texas lawmakers gather in Austin to discuss real estate scam protection bill.
Real Estate Giant Sued for Copyright Infringement Over 47,000 Property Images
CoStar sues Zillow for systematic copyright infringement of photos with CoStar watermark.
Real estate company sued for copyright infringement over 47,000 property images worldwide.
White & Case Assists LBBW in Commercial Real Estate Finance Restructuring
White & Case advises Landesbank Baden-Württemberg on commercial real estate finance realignment.
Lawyers from White & Case assist LBBW in commercial real estate finance restructuring deal.
Franchisee Frustrations: The Real Estate Industry's Hidden Shortcomings
Iron Valley Real Estate Revolutionizes Franchise Success Metrics Beyond Agent Count and Recruitment.
Real estate franchisee frustrations highlighted in industry's hidden shortcomings and challenges.
Chattanooga Real Estate Market Cools After Feverish Seller's Market
Sharon and Pete Butler's long-term Hixson home was supposed to be their forever residence.
Chattanooga real estate market slows down after intense seller's market period.
Connecticut Real Estate Firms Unite Under Single Brand
Merger combines 150 sales associates across four Connecticut offices.
Connecticut real estate firms merge under unified single brand identity nationwide.
United Real Estate Specialists Acquires KMS Realty Assets
United Real Estate Specialists expands reach and services with KMS Realty partnership.
United Real Estate Specialists acquires KMS Realty assets in major business deal.
NJ Homebuyers Must Be Warned of Flood Risks in Hoboken & Jersey City
New Jersey law requires full flood risk disclosure by March 2024, affecting Hoboken and Jersey City residents.
Hoboken and Jersey City homebuyers warned of flood risks in New Jersey.
MLS Exec Set to Step Down as CEO
Florida's Stellar MLS CEO Merri Jo Cowen to step down, succeeded by COO Shayne Fairley.
MLS executive prepares to leave CEO position, marking leadership transition in sports industry.
Real Estate Lawsuit Update: Key Cases for July 31, 2025
$25M Aurora foreclosure, mechanic's lien for Maria Empanada, 14 new Marshall Fire lawsuits filed.
Real estate lawsuit update with key cases from July 31, 2025.

market today

VNQ
$89.44
IYR
$94.57
SCHH
$21.23
XLRE
$41.76