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Austin Approves $46M for Affordable Housing, TREC Reports
Austin & Texas Housing Dept. approve $46.1M for low‑ and moderate‑income affordable housing.
Austin approves $46M affordable housing, TREC reports.
Two LA County developers charged with multimillion‑dollar housing fraud
Two L.A. County developers accused of lender fraud face separate federal cases over alleged misuse of homeless aid funds.
LA County developers charged with multimillion‑dollar housing fraud.
Hollywood Property Scam at the Heart of Calvin Harris Fraud Allegations
Calvin Harris sues his business manager for fraud over a real estate deal—explore the tangled legal web.
Hollywood property scam linked to Calvin Harris fraud allegations.
Real Estate Owner from South Shore Faces Fraud Arraignment
Owner of defunct Success Real Estate in Marshfield, MA, to be arraigned Friday.
South Shore real estate owner arraigned for fraud charges.
2025 Reader Rankings: Winners in Real Estate & Tech
Celebrate 2025 Reader Rankings honorees in our video rollout Oct. 13‑17, 2025—Oct. 17 spotlight: Real Estate & Tech.
2025 Reader Rankings winners: real estate and tech leaders displayed.
Sharyl Attkisson: Homeowners’ lawsuit reshapes real estate
A major shift in the U.S. real estate market will affect almost every home buyer and seller.
Sharyl Attkisson in Washington courtroom, homeowners lawsuit reshaping real estate.
Feds charge real estate execs with fraud in LA homelessness aid
DOJ charges two LA real estate execs with stealing Homekey Program funds for homeless housing.
Real estate executives charged with fraud over Los Angeles homelessness aid.
Fed pushes for steep rate cut; CFPB slated to shut down
Stephen Miran calls for urgent cuts, urges Fed to act big next meeting; housing bill advances, CFPB near final days.
Fed pushes steep rate cut; CFPB slated to shut down.
Compass vs. CRMLS: Who Owns Listings? Conflict Rises
Brokerage CEO claims agents must surrender rights; MLS says it returns money to data providers.
Compass and CRMLS clash over real estate listings ownership.
Govt shutdown could slow 5 states' economies, hardest hit: real estate
Hundreds of HUD staff got layoff notices Friday, cutting fair and public housing offices and shrinking field offices.
Govt shutdown threatens 5 states' economies, hardest hit: real estate sector.
Frankenstein: A Fresh Perspective
[SPONSORED] The real scary moments when buying a home. Boo!
Frankenstein creature revived in high‑tech lab, fresh perspective.
Howard Hanna Buys Elegran Real Estate
Howard Hanna plants flag in Manhattan, acquiring 17‑year‑old Elegran Real Estate founded by CEO Michael Rossi.
Howard Hanna acquires Elegran Real Estate, expanding property portfolio.
New maps show US migration after floods: FEMA buyouts vs. risky homes
After disasters, most move to safer homes but sell, passing risk to others—buyout programs help.
US flood maps reveal migration, FEMA buyouts, risky homes.
StepStone & GREYKITE to Recapitalize Vitalia, Spain’s 2nd Care, €1.5B
London & Madrid, Oct 16, 2025 – StepStone Real Estate (SRE) and GREYKITE announce planned recapitalization.
StepStone, GREYKITE recapitalize Vitalia in Spain for €1.5B.
Rats, leaks, and more: Massachusetts renters shouldn't tolerate.
The 34‑page Massachusetts Sanitary Code sets landlords' minimum habitability standards.
Massachusetts rental with leaking ceiling and rats.
Board Members Voice Support for Real Estate Transfer Tax
ORLEANS – Last week, select board members backed a home‑rule petition under county review to adopt a new charter.
City council members discuss real estate transfer tax at meeting.
Santa Cruz County Free Alert Service Warns Owners of Real Estate Fraud
Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office launches free online tool to warn owners of potential real estate fraud.
Santa Cruz County alert warns homeowners of real estate fraud.

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