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Baltimore Developer Brandon Chasen to File for Bankruptcy Protection
Adam Freiman, Brandon Chasen's attorney, says his client is focused on seeing the process through with dignity and honesty.
Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen prepares to file for bankruptcy in court.
Real Estate Deals in Monroe County, July 14-18, 2025
View real estate transactions by parcel number on the Monroe County GIS website's Parcel Viewer.
Monroe County real estate deals, transactions, and sales from July 14-18, 2025.
REITs Secure Key Legislative Advantages
House Resolution 1 introduces key changes with tax advantages affecting REITs and the real estate industry.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) secure key legislative advantages in Washington D.C.
RE/MAX revenue declines despite growing agent base
Profits and margin rise despite 7.3% Q2 revenue drop, with global agent count reaching an all-time high.
RE/MAX agent base grows, revenue declines amidst global market fluctuations.
Virginia real estate agent and EMT faces charges of misconduct with minors.
Fairfax County police charge 46-year-old real estate agent and volunteer EMT for alleged misconduct with minors.
Virginia real estate agent and EMT charged with misconduct involving minors.
New Orleans Developer Indicted for Racketeering and Property Neglect
New Orleans Developer Charged with Racketeering, Criminal Blight for Allegedly Neglecting Properties.
New Orleans developer indicted for racketeering, property neglect charges in Louisiana.
Texas Legislature Passes Landmark Real Estate Reform Bills
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs hundreds of bills into law before June 22, 2025 deadline.
Texas lawmakers pass landmark real estate reform bills in Austin, Texas Capitol.
Real Estate Appraisers' Zeigeist Shift: A New Era of Accountability
Stay informed with Jonathan Miller's weekly insights and research in 'Housing Notes'.
Real estate appraisers in shift towards increased accountability and transparency nationwide.
New Jersey Realtors Drive Transfer Tax Reform Efforts
Months of advocacy work pave way for major changes to New Jersey's 'mansion tax'.
New Jersey realtors gathered in Trenton advocating for transfer tax reform legislation.
Licenses issued to Puerto Morelos real estate agents by state governor
New real estate agents certified in Puerto Morelos, Q.R. receive official licenses.
State governor presents licenses to Puerto Morelos real estate agents in Mexico.
Global real estate redefines its territorial landscape
Governments worldwide tighten housing terms, but it's a recalibration, not a shutdown.
Global real estate market transforms, reshaping urban landscapes worldwide.
AI's Emerging Role in Real Estate Appraisal: Shaping Tomorrow's Valuation Frameworks
The real estate valuation industry is at a turning point, shifting from manual processes to AI and tech-enabled solutions.
AI technology transforms real estate appraisal processes in modern valuation frameworks globally.

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