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AIDS Healthcare Foundation Secures Major Funding Boost for Tenant Rights Initiatives
AIDS Healthcare Foundation used $10M grant to block unionizing on Skid Row instead of promoting tenant organizing.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation receives significant funding for tenant rights initiatives nationwide.
Real Estate Investing through Airbnb Opportunities
BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench discusses Airbnb with Motley Fool's Alicia Alfiere and host Mary Long.
Real estate investor stands in front of a rental property with a laptop.
Invitation Homes Settles with FTC for $48 Million Over Alleged Misleading Practices
FTC settles with Invitation Homes for $48M over deceptive leasing practices and junk fees.
Invitation Homes settles with FTC for $48 million over misleading business practices nationwide.
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for Real Estate Murder
Minnesota woman sentenced to 20 years for real estate agent's murder under plea agreement
Minnesota woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for real estate murder case.
Real Estate Companies Sue Partner Over Alleged $21M Transaction Disruption
Two NC real estate firms, others seek court order for partner's approval of $21M apartment complex sale.
Real estate companies sue partner over alleged $21 million transaction disruption in court.
Real estate firms sue partner over botched $21 million deal collapse
North Carolina real estate companies seek court order for partner's approval of $21M apartment complex sale.
Real estate executives in suits gather around a collapsed building in downtown Manhattan.
Bee Cave residents mobilize against large-scale industrial project proposal
Bee Cave escalates fight against proposed industrial development near affluent Austin suburb.
Bee Cave residents protest against proposed industrial development in Texas hillside community.
$75 Million Fund Aims to Prevent Tenant Evictions Through Rental Support
State-funded rental assistance program launches to aid tenants and landlords amid unpaid rent struggles.
New $75 million fund supports rental assistance in urban areas nationwide.
Mentorship Program Introduced by Side with Revenue Share Component
Brokerage platform seeks dismissal of copycat commission lawsuit, arguing lack of proof on conspiracy claims.
Business leaders gather in conference room, introducing mentorship program with revenue share component.
Redfin's Spring Outlook Promises Growth and Optimism
Redfin's agent count surges as teams expand nationwide under new Redfin Next compensation plan.
Redfin executive discusses growth prospects and optimistic outlook for spring housing market.
Texas landlord Invitation Homes settles $48M lawsuit over renter abuses
Dallas-based Invitation Homes agrees to $48M settlement over "unlawful actions" against customers.
Texas-based Invitation Homes settles $48 million lawsuit alleging renter abuse claims.
Gwinnett Woman Recoups $100K Lost to Real Estate Scam with Police Intervention
Gwinnett County police detectives recover over $100,000 in stolen funds from business email compromise scam.
Gwinnett woman recovers $100K lost in real estate scam with police assistance.
CoStar gains ground in lawsuit over alleged data breach
California judge denies Move's bid for preliminary injunction against CoStar.
CoStar executives in court, defending against allegations of major data breach lawsuit.
Related Companies' Jeff Blau Sues Over Alleged Harassment by EB-5 Investors
Related Companies CEO faces unexpected risk with EB-5 investors at Hudson Yards project.
Jeff Blau, Related Companies CEO, sues over alleged harassment in NYC.
Flatiron Conversion Faces Obstacle as Developer Seeks Waiver Approval
The Brodsky Organization moves forward on converting Flatiron Building's vacant space into luxury residences despite city concerns.
Flatiron building conversion project stalls due to waiver approval delay in NYC.
Majority of Realtors Anticipate NAR Lawsuit Fallout to Drive Agent Departures
86% of Agents Believe Commission Structure Changes Will Impact Business Following Recent Lawsuit Settlement.
Realtors gathered at National Association of Realtors conference in Washington D.C.

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