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.

Lead Effectively in Any Market
Strong leadership, not tech or splits, will determine which brokerages thrive in coming years.
Executive leading diverse team at global market strategy session.
Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Envoy, Mixes Business and Politics
Hamas officials will reply soon to Trump’s Gaza ceasefire, brokered by envoy Steve Witkoff, amid his other deals.
Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Envoy, negotiates business and political deals in Washington.
Op-Ed: Officials Must Explain Giving Away Prime Land for Little Gain
2017: Jersey City Council & JCRA approved a massive transfer—16 acres of Liberty State Park land were handed over.
Officials accused of giving away prime land for minimal benefit.
Zillow seeks to re‑interview Compass CEO over listings dispute
Portal requests 2‑hour deposition over Anywhere deal; Zillow seeks hearing in CoStar copyright case.
Zillow requests re‑interview of Compass CEO over listings dispute.
Zumpano Patricios Draws Top Real Estate Lawyers Amid Market Competition
Zumpano Patricios hires BC real estate attorney Sebastian Jaramillo as income partner as market nears $1.14T by 2032.
Zumpano Patricios attracts top real estate lawyers amid market competition.
Locate a Buyer’s Agent & Negotiate Fees
California law mandates house hunters sign a representation and broker compensation agreement before making an offer.
Buyer’s agent negotiating fees with client over real estate contract.
NYC neighbors fight over excessive cellar pool in $30M home, life impact
Couple's indoor pool plans at 15‑17 E. 77th St. spark lawsuits and strain neighbor relations.
NYC neighbors dispute large cellar pool in $30M home, affecting lives.
Second Quarter Real Estate & Personal Property Tax Bills
Reminder: 2nd‑quarter FY2026 Real Estate/Personal Property Tax bills due Mon Nov 3, 2025. Collector 508‑979‑4023 Ext 9104
Second quarter real estate and personal property tax bills document.
Jeff Reilly Named CEO of Universal Window Door – Boston Estate Times
Marlborough, MA – Universal Window & Door names Jeff Reilly CEO of its custom aluminum replica windows for historic buildings.
Jeff Reilly appointed CEO of Universal Window Door in Boston.
Shutdown Risks Tangling U.S. Housing Market, Clouding Fed Policy
A shutdown begins as a political standoff but soon spreads to Main Street, most evident in housing.
U.S. housing market tangled by shutdown risks, affecting Fed policy.
ERS Texas Reveals Private Real Estate Commitment
Texas Employees Retirement System commits to opportunistic real estate fund.
ERS Texas unveils private real estate commitment over Texas skyline.
Seattle's Zillow, Redfin hit with antitrust lawsuit
Washington sues two Seattle real estate giants; AG Nick Brown and four states file antitrust suit.
Seattle Zillow and Redfin face antitrust lawsuit over market dominance.
Federal shutdown hurts Louisiana real estate market
Shutdown stops new NFIP policies, delaying home purchases in South Louisiana.
Louisiana real estate market stalls amid federal shutdown.
Broncos Unveil New Stadium Location: Impact on Denver Real Estate
Broncos eyed new stadium sites: downtown Denver, Lone Tree, Aurora, Wheat Ridge, Commerce City.
Broncos unveil new stadium site, boosting Denver real estate prospects.
HomeSmart, NAMB Appoint New Presidents; MBA COO Announces Retirement
Stacey Onnen joins HomeSmart; MBA announces 9 promotions, COO Marcia Davies exits; Kimber White becomes NAMB president.
HomeSmart, NAMB appoint new presidents; MBA COO announces retirement.
Hawaii investor denies misuse of Shohei Ohtani image in lawsuit
Amended complaint filed Tuesday adds Creative Artists Agency and CAA Sports as defendants.
Hawaii investor denies misuse of Shohei Ohtani image in lawsuit.
What’s causing LA’s trophy mansions to drop by millions
In LA’s ultra‑luxury market, larger mansions face steeper markdowns.
Los Angeles trophy mansions' values plummet by millions.
Marshfield realty owner indicted for embezzlement, arrested in FL
Owner of defunct Marshfield firm Success Real Estate indicted Monday on embezzlement, DA Tim Cruz says.
Marshfield Realty owner arrested in Florida on embezzlement charges.
Edmond CRE Summit Calls for Local Backers
Edmond developers say urban infill thrives with local investors, patient capital, and regulatory reform for communities.
Edmond CRE Summit delegates call for local investors in city hall.
Government Shutdown’s Effect on Mortgage Rates
Initial real‑estate impact is minimal, but economists warn a long shutdown could further slow the sluggish market.
U.S. Capitol with mortgage rate graph indicating shutdown impact.

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