REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Chicago Real Estate Trends Forecast for 2025
Chicago Developers Share Construction Predictions for the Year Ahead
Aerial view of Chicago skyline with real estate trends for 2025.
Proposed Housing Regulations May Exacerbate Racial Economic Disparities
Homeownership key to long-term financial stability and wealth accumulation for many Americans
Image: Diverse group of people protesting outside government building over housing regulations.
Melbourne Agency Reports Identity Documents and Client Data at Risk of Theft
Nelson Alexander claims confidential info about 89 historical tenancies was stolen from its inner-north office.
Melbourne agency warns of identity theft risk for client data.
Trump Nominates Pardoned Business Associate Charles Kushner for French Ambassadorship
Trump appoints Charles Kushner as French ambassador, despite past crimes and family ties.
President Trump nominates Charles Kushner, pardoned businessman, as US Ambassador to France.
Industry Expert Warns of Rising Litigation Trends
Watch a conversation with Russ Cofano, a proptech expert warning of a leadership void in real estate.
Business expert warns of increasing litigation trends in corporate law globally.
Revolutionizing Home Buying with AI-Powered Solutions
REAI's AI-powered AiMatch revolutionizes home finding with smart matching technology.
AI-powered real estate agent assists homebuyer in virtual property search.
County Seeks State Share of Real Estate Transfer Tax Revenue
Cumberland County Commission seeks funding from Tennessee General Assembly.
County officials gather in meeting room discussing real estate tax revenue allocation.
Revamping Labour's Housing Plan for Real Impact
New legislation offers Aussies up to $380,000, but its effectiveness is uncertain.
Labour Party leader revamps housing plan in UK with new initiatives.
Realtor Pay Dispute: A Settlement's Uncertain Future
US DOJ raises doubts on new real estate broker payment method amid settlement concerns.
Realtors gather outside courthouse awaiting uncertain settlement in pay dispute hearing.
Court Approves $418M Real Estate Group Settlement Deal
Federal Judge Approves Landmark Settlement with Major Real Estate Industry Implications
Judge approves $418 million settlement deal in real estate group lawsuit.
Tides' Kia and CEO targeted in multi-million dollar lawsuit
Lender Seeks Personal Liability from Tides Equities Co-Founders Over Unpaid $33M Loan
Kia CEO and company sued in multi-million dollar legal action.
Baird & Warner resolves lawsuit over buyer agent commission practices
Chicago-area powerhouse files settlement agreement in Gibson/Umpa case on same day as NAR/HomeServices.
Baird & Warner settles lawsuit regarding real estate buyer agent commissions nationwide.
Greg Bialeki's Lasting Impact: From Real Estate to Life Sciences in Massachusetts
Bialecki's legacy: New roads, relaxed zoning, and thousands of biotech jobs created under his leadership.
Greg Bialecki, Massachusetts business leader, transitions from real estate to life sciences.
Blackstone Settles Tenant Lawsuit for $15 Million Over Rent Disputes
Blackstone pays $15M to settle rent-stabilization overcharge claims at NYC's Parker Towers.
Blackstone settles tenant lawsuit in New York City over rent disputes.
Elie Schwartz Charged with Federal Crimes in Nightingale Case
Nightingale Properties CEO Elie Schwartz Faces Arraignment Amid DOJ Probe and Expected Federal Charges.
Elie Schwartz arrested on federal charges related to Nightingale case investigation.

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