REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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CA Realtors Back Transparent Referral Fees in Property Deals
PRNewswire: C.A.R. releases statement from 2026 President Tamara Suminski, Southern California.
CA Realtors support transparent referral fees in California property deals.
Do NAR MLS policy shifts affect compulsory membership cases?
Hardy case lawyer says NAR admits its MLS policy violated antitrust law.
NAR board reviews MLS policy shifts impacting compulsory membership cases.
ULI Boston/New England Opens 2026 Leadership Cohort Applications
BOSTON— ULI Boston/New England opens applications second Center Leadership cohort, an immersive curriculum‑driven program.
ULI Boston/New England launches 2026 Leadership Cohort applications.
Commercial real estate market defies rising delinquencies
Private‑label CMBS delinquencies rise, yet ample liquidity drives 2025 issuance to 2007 highs.
Commercial real estate market defies rising delinquencies in U.S.
70% of Millennials Can't Buy House or Retire Without Inheritance
About 70% of millennials rely on inheritance to retire comfortably or buy a home.
Millennial couple struggling with home ownership, retirement, relying on inheritance.
Jeremy Kenley Joins Latham & Watkins as Real Estate PE Partner
Latham & Watkins hires Jeremy Kenley as partner in London Real Estate Practice, a key strategic move.
Jeremy Kenley joins Latham & Watkins as Real Estate PE Partner.
JV Breaks Ground on Ella 45 Industrial Project
Houston: Hanover Industrial and Pearlmark break ground on Ella 45, a 254,000‑sf, 19‑acre project west of I‑45.
JV breaking ground at Ella 45 Industrial Project site.
Logistics company signs 101,000‑sq‑ft industrial lease in Brookshire
Brookshire: Stream Realty Partners secures 101,678‑sf industrial lease at 4006 Westport Dr., Kingsland Ranch Logistics.
Logistics firm signs 101,000‑sq‑ft lease in Brookshire.
DOXA Launches FranchisorSuite & Real Estate ProSuite – ProgramBusiness
Using DOXA’s systems, Promont relaunches programs with enhanced expertise, expanded capabilities, and rapid client response.
DOXA launches FranchisorSuite and Real Estate ProSuite programs.
Legal Notice: Overdue Personal Property & Real Estate Tax Lists
LEGAL NOTICE: Delinquent Personal Property Tax – Cross County 2024 list (interest excluded).
Legal notice of overdue personal property and real estate taxes, government office.
Dilapidated public housing on prime Savannah land—change ahead.
Yamacraw Village, historic Savannah public housing on 22 acres of land, faces demolition; residents unsure of homes.
Dilapidated public housing on prime Savannah land, slated for redevelopment.
North Texas Homebuyers & Sellers: Key Real Estate Wire Fraud Info
By Paul Epperley: Southern Denton County’s active real estate market draws cybercriminals exploiting digital closings.
North Texas homebuyers and sellers warned about real estate wire fraud.
Real Estate Conference: Insurance Rates May Undermine Deals if Covered
Property insurance rates up 58% since 2020, rising further this year, leaving many owners uninsured despite availability.
Real estate conference highlights insurance rates undermining property deals.
New Real Estate Scam Targets San Diego County Realtors & Homeowners
Impersonators may sell your property as theirs; if they succeed, you’ll fight to regain title and lose money.
Real estate scam targets San Diego County realtors, homeowners.
Local Govs Target Vacancy Taxes & Transfer Fees as New Levies
Colorado city and county leaders seek next year's legislation to allow them to propose new taxes to voters.
Local governments propose vacancy tax and transfer fee levies to boost revenue.
Compass Criticizes Zillow’s ‘Weapons of Choice’ at Crucial Hearing
Day one of the Compass listing‑ban lawsuit hearing, attorneys portrayed the two real‑estate giants very differently.
Compass criticizes Zillow's tools at crucial hearing.
Ex‑real estate agent arrested for alleged $1M theft
Woman alleges $900K theft; attorney says agent spent it on first‑class flights and luxury hotels—one of many cases.
Former real estate agent arrested for alleged $1M theft.
Business & Property
10th Street House Demolition on Preservation Agenda: Hurricane Damage at 1000 10th St. Discussed at Next Meeting
Modern office building in New York City, business property transaction.
Innovating on Trust: Stellar MLS Equips Real Estate Leaders
Merri Jo Cowen of Stellar MLS explains how the firm builds consumer trust to outpace misinformation.
Stellar MLS workshop: real estate leaders receive trust‑innovation training.
Real Estate Transfer Week – Nov. 27
Deed transfers recorded Nov. 13‑19 at Hancock County Registry of Deeds:
Real estate agents signing documents during Transfer Week, Nov 27.

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