REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Raquel Moreno Joins Marbella BGI-LAW Real Estate Team
BGI-LAW Expands in Costa del Sol with Raquel Moreno Rodríguez Joining Marbella Office.
Raquel Moreno joins Marbella BGI-LAW real estate team in Spain.
Uncovering Hidden Histories: A Study of Racially Biased Real Estate Practices
Alester Furman Jr. drafted restrictive covenants in Greenville, excluding Black homeowners from 1920s-1940s.
Researchers examine racially biased real estate practices in American cities, uncovering hidden histories.
Racial disparities in real estate listings result in significant financial losses for communities of color
Sellers in mostly white areas lose nearly $4K per home, threatening a return to "the dark ages" of real estate.
Real estate listings reveal racial disparities, impacting communities of color financially nationwide.
Fort Lauderdale senior home sparks controversy with mass evictions
Oasis Living Quarters in Fort Lauderdale faces backlash after sudden resident evictions without written notice.
Fort Lauderdale senior home residents evicted en masse amidst controversy and public outcry.
Salina resident loses $3K to fake real estate investment scheme
Salina police warn of rental property scam that swindled $3,000 from a local resident.
Salina resident victimized by fake real estate investment scheme, losing $3,000.
Moving Beyond Clear Cooperation's Divisive Impact
The MLS can be a foundation for positive change, even with varying seller goals.
Business leaders gather in Tokyo to discuss Clear Cooperation's divisive market impact.
Federal job cuts ripple through DC's economy
New analysis shows DOGE's federal employee terminations have not affected D.C. housing market significantly.
Federal job cuts impact Washington D.C.'s economy, affecting local businesses and residents.
Construction & Real Estate Law Power Players 2025
This edition of THE POWER LIST highlights leaders in construction and real estate law.
Photo of industry professionals gathered at a conference, discussing construction and real estate law.
Industry Group Seeks Input on Loan Onboarding Process
MISMO seeks public comment on Loan Boarding Data Segment, a subset of Industry Transfer of Servicing Dataset.
Financial industry group solicits feedback on loan onboarding process improvements nationwide.
Residents Invited to Share Housing Insights by April 1
Dare Community Housing Task Force launches survey with ECU researchers to assess workforce housing challenges in Dare County.
Residents invited to share housing insights by April 1 deadline nationwide.
Japan's Real Estate Market Opens to Cryptocurrencies DOGE, SOL, and XRP
The Open House Group expands crypto payment options to include XRP, SOL, and DOGE.
Japanese real estate market accepts cryptocurrencies DOGE, SOL, and XRP payments.
NAR Faces Criticism, Needs Significant Overhaul
EXIT Realty CEO Craig Witt discusses how enhancing agent quality can positively impact the real estate industry.
National Association of Realtors (NAR) headquarters in Washington D.C. under scrutiny.
Secret listings spark real estate industry showdown over home sales future
Major real estate players clash over future of rule limiting private home listings.
Real estate agents gather in conference room, discussing secret listings controversy nationwide.
State Police Probe Real Estate Property Crime Attempt
Pennsylvania State Police investigating real estate theft by deception case outside of state.
State police investigate attempted real estate property crime in a suburban neighborhood.
South Shore residents criticize hotel owners for migrant shelter expansion plans
Developers own three Travis hotels and two other sites in Port Richmond used as migrant shelters.
South Shore residents protest against migrant shelter expansion plans near coastal hotels.
Alabama law change: Home buyers can preview properties without a binding agreement
Alabama Realtors CEO says buyer agreements are beneficial, but new law gives consumers and agents more time to negotiate.
Alabama law update: Home buyers preview properties without binding agreements statewide.
Howard County real estate firms accused of kickback scheme in class action lawsuit
Maryland real estate team and affiliates sued in Baltimore County over alleged kickback scheme.
Lawyers file class action lawsuit against Howard County real estate firms over kickbacks.

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