REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Boston's idle public spaces hold potential for 85,000 new homes
Greater Boston's vacant public land holds potential for tens of thousands of new housing units, but political will is uncertain.
Boston's underutilized public spaces offer potential for 85,000 new residential developments.
LA's Nonprofit Home Builders Face New Tax Obligations
L.A.'s mansion tax hits nonprofits with millions in fees, slowing affordable housing development.
Los Angeles nonprofit home builders face new tax obligations amidst regulatory changes.
Locke Lord Hires Top Dallas Real Estate Attorney from Frost Brown Todd
Locke Lord welcomes former Frost Brown Todd attorney as new Dallas partner, bolstering firm's real estate expertise.
Locke Lord hires prominent Dallas real estate attorney from Frost Brown Todd.
City cancels contentious lease tied to influential local supporter
City halts lease deal tied to Mayor Adams' ally, launches investigation into execution process.
City officials cancel lease deal with influential local supporter in downtown area.
Supreme Court Upholds Rent Laws in Final Ruling
Supreme Court rejects final challenge to New York's 2019 rent stabilization law.
Supreme Court justices gather in Washington D.C., upholding rent control laws nationwide.
Real Estate Executive Sentenced to Federal Prison for Corruption Scheme
Ryan Wright, aka Ryan Petit, gets 5-year sentence for bribing former county official with nearly $100,000.
Real estate executive sentenced to federal prison in corruption scheme conviction.
Pepper Square Redevelopment Project Halted by Court Ruling
Dallas court order halts upzoning of 15-acre Far North Dallas shopping center, pending further action.
Pepper Square redevelopment project halted in downtown area by court ruling.
Dallas Developer Admits to Paying City Council Bribes
Dallas real estate developer pleads guilty to bribery of city officials.
Dallas developer confesses to bribing city council members in corruption scandal.
Fake Listings Pose as Celebrity-Owned Properties
A fake letter convinced a victim they were co-investing with Jason Momoa in real estate
Fake real estate listings masquerade as celebrity-owned properties worldwide.
Icon Equity Developer Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Financial Misconduct
Icon Equity Group accused of duping investors with unfinished luxury projects in Broward, Palm Beach counties.
Developer faces lawsuit over alleged financial misconduct at Icon Equity headquarters.
Trump's Impact on Las Vegas Real Estate Market
Las Vegas-area real estate agents express cautious optimism about a potential second Trump administration.
Donald Trump's influence on Las Vegas real estate market development and sales.
NYC Mayor Adams Opposes Real Estate Broker Fee Reform Ahead of Council Vote
Mayor Adams opposes City Council bill exempting most renters from paying real estate broker fees.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams opposes real estate broker fee reform in New York City.
Council Considers Strengthening Tenant Protections Amid Post-Election Concerns
City Council considers eight measures to strengthen tenant protections at landlord expense.
Local council members discuss strengthening tenant protections post-election in city hall meeting.
Seattle Housing Market Outlook Amidst Presidential Shifts
Business-aligned developers face uncertain future in a second Trump administration, while affordable housing advocates express growing concern.
Seattle housing market trends amidst presidential election shifts and economic uncertainty.

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