REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Jacksonville firm to pay for overcharging military renters: Justice Department settlement
Jacksonville property management company to pay $64,000 in compensation and penalties for violating federal law.
Jacksonville company settles with Justice Department over military rent price gouging allegations.
California-based real estate company expands operations in Idaho market
FirstTeam Realty expands to Idaho, bringing tech tools and growth support for local brokers.
California-based real estate company expands operations in Idaho's growing market landscape.
Compass alleges Zillow's "Zillow ban" violates antitrust laws
Compass accuses Zillow of stifling competition by banning listings not on its platform within 24 hours.
Compass real estate agent protesting outside Zillow headquarters in Seattle, Washington.
Compass takes Zillow to court over private listings dispute
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin accuses Zillow of abusing its market power, contradicting Zillow's claim to promote equal access.
Compass real estate company sues Zillow over private listings access dispute.
Veterans' Home Loan Options Expanded by VALID Act
NAR commends Congressional leaders for supporting veteran homeowners through the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program.
US Veterans benefit from expanded home loan options through VALID Act legislation.
DOGE Sells Off Federal Real Estate, Relocates Cabinet Agencies
Selling six D.C. properties could help reduce national debt by $36 trillion without layoffs.
DOGE sells federal real estate, relocates cabinet agencies to new locations nationwide.
Compass sues Zillow over alleged breach of private listing agreements
Compass sues Zillow over policy to ban private home listings in federal court.
Compass real estate company sues Zillow over alleged contract breach dispute.
Navigating Spousal Ownership: Real Estate Dispute Resolution for Surviving Partners
Helen Jones assumed community property automatically transferred to her after Carl's death without probate.
Real estate lawyer assists surviving spouse in navigating property dispute resolution.
Portnoy Criticizes Luxury Home Tax Proposal Dubbed 'Taylor Swift Levy'
Rhode Island proposes law targeting luxury second-home owners with six-figure annual fees.
Comedian Portnoy criticizes proposed luxury home tax, dubbed 'Taylor Swift Levy' in NYC.
Potrero Hill's Hidden History of Housing Discrimination
Racial segregation is created, not accidental; the Home Owners' Loan Corporation's 1933 establishment exacerbated racial disparities.
Potrero Hill residents protest housing discrimination, highlighting neighborhood's complex racial history.
Hamptons Hit-and-Run: Woman Arrested in Fatal Crash
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Hamptons woman arrested in fatal hit-and-run car crash on Long Island road.
Texas Woman Accused of Selling Non-Owned Land, Faces $1M Lawsuit
Couple accused of fraudulently transferring over 30 Harris County properties.
Texas woman sued for allegedly selling unowned land, faces $1 million claim.
Private listings expose agents to 'huge risk' of costly lawsuits
Windermere leader explains why he took a stand and potential legal consequences for brokerages.
Real estate agents face costly lawsuits from private property listings disputes.
Compass Real Estate faces trial in dispute with NWMLS
Brokerage giant and Washington state MLS at odds over pre-marketing rules, headed to jury trial.
Compass Real Estate executives on trial in NWMLS dispute in Seattle.
Federal Reserve official advocates for interest rate reduction in July.
Federal officials weigh in on housing market, with differing views on interest rates and land use.
Federal Reserve official speaks at podium, advocating for interest rate reduction in July.
New York City Broker Fee Law Ignored by Real Estate Agents
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New York City real estate agents ignore broker fee law regulations.
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth: Shumaker Welcomes New Real Estate Partner
Shumaker Expands Commercial Real Estate Roster with New Partner Andrew F. Ford in St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay business attorney Shumaker welcomes new real estate partner in Florida.
Court Upholds Landlords' Right to Recover Rent
Federal Circuit ruling supports property owners' right to pursue compensation for CDC eviction moratorium claims.
Judge upholds landlords' right to recover rent in court ruling nationwide.

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