REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Real estate leaders brief governor, mayor on reviving Portland housing
Real estate leaders raised high tax and downtown safety concerns, urging extended tax breaks in a 2½‑hour meeting.
Real estate leaders brief Portland governor and mayor on housing revival.
Elliman-Anywhere merger talks spark insider trading probe
After Anywhere sought a deal with Douglas Elliman, new letters show regulators began asking who knew what and when.
Elliman and Anywhere merger discussions trigger insider trading investigation.
Government shutdown likely: Will it hit real estate?
Industry may not feel hit, but shutdown could worsen economic worries that slowed markets for months. Fed, FHFA news.
Government shutdown looming, real estate office sign indicates uncertainty.
NAR Names Events VP; Freddie Mac Picks New General Counsel
Amanda Whitehead joins NAR as part of strategic efforts to add value to Realtors, CEO Nykia Wright says.
NAR appoints Events VP; Freddie Mac selects new General Counsel.
Calvin Harris's Real Estate Legal Battle Continues
Former adviser denies theft, says Harris’s investment project is on track.
Calvin Harris faces ongoing real estate lawsuit.
Sonoma developer Ken Mattson charged with fraud; lender faces scrutiny
Indicted Ken Mattson built his real estate empire on Socotra Capital loans; now accused of a Ponzi scheme.
Sonoma developer Ken Mattson charged with fraud; lender under scrutiny.
Oxford Partners Enters Healthcare Real Estate, Names Udstuen President
PRNewswire: Oxford Partners, Houston's top independent tenant/buyer rep firm, launches Healthcare Division.
Oxford Partners appoints Udstuen president, enters healthcare real estate.
Legal Changes Challenge Real Estate Experts
2025 Florida Realtors Convention: pros learned new laws, disclosures, and standards reshaping daily practice.
Real estate professionals debate legal changes in city council meeting.
Elliott Weinstein Appointed to Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board
Penn State Smeal College of Business names Elliott Weinstein, CEO of Weinstein Realty Consultants, to its exec committee.
Elliott Weinstein appointed to Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board.
Foster Swift Expands Southfield Office with New Real Estate Litigator
Foster Swift Collins & Smith hires Amanda “Amy” S. Marinkovski to Southfield office as Finance, Real Estate & Bankruptcy member.
Foster Swift expands Southfield office, hiring new real estate litigator.
Governor Names Ramirez to Real Estate Research Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott names Jessie Ramirez to Real Estate Research Advisory Committee; term ends Jan 31, 2029.
Governor appoints Ramirez to real estate advisory committee.
Door County Property Market Hits Record $15.2 Billion Value
Door County real estate value hits $15.19B in 2025, up 12% from 2024 after a 9.7% rise.
Door County property market hits record $15.2 B value, showcasing growth.
Court case claims CKO Real Estate owes $20M
CKO Real Estate, the firm that left South Shore tenants in uninhabitable conditions, owes $20M and its CEO.
Court filing alleges CKO Real Estate owes $20 million.
Somerset County Counsel Enters Scarinci Hollenbeck Real Estate Team
PRNewswire: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC strengthens Real Estate, Land Use, and Public Practices by adding Joseph...
Somerset County Counsel joins Scarinci Hollenbeck Real Estate Team.
Editorial: Is exclusive inventory a tactic to keep commissions high?
Compass acquires @properties, Coldwell Banker, Century 21—why this raises concerns.
Agent with exclusive inventory sign, questioning high real estate commissions.
Australia's famed beach huts: no home comforts, yet pricier than houses
Melbourne’s iconic brightly painted beach boxes offer stunning views but lack bedrooms and bathrooms.
Australian beach huts, lacking comforts, priced higher than houses.
Playmakers: The One Process Every Agent Must Use
See ex-Real President Sharran Srivatsaa flag an “insane” phrase agents use and show how to dodge a “messy” price cut talk.
Agent explaining playmaker process in sleek office setting.
Judge Halts Developer's Encampment Plans on Property
Judge Conley issued a restraining order on the developer who allowed an encampment on his south Minneapolis property.
Judge stops developer’s encampment plans on disputed property.

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