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Agents lure buyers to auctions by quoting too low prices
Advertising a $1M property that must sell over $1.3M is illegal underquoting, common in NSW per data.
Real estate agents lure buyers to auctions with artificially low price quotes.
Under Mamdani: Litigation or Deals for Real Estate Lawyers?
Real estate attorneys and industry sources warn Mamdani’s proposals may face major legal hurdles.
Real estate lawyer debating litigation versus deals under Mamdani.
Nationwide investors claim losses in Chicago vacant home scheme.
County residents allege a housing scam: vacant, boarded‑up Chicago homes sold as investments, leaving them ripped off.
Nationwide investors mourn losses from Chicago vacant home scheme.
Queens family heartbroken after shady real estate scam.
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Queens family devastated by real estate scam in New York borough.
Alexander siblings outline defamation lawsuit vs. The Real Deal
Nov. 3 complaint seeks $500 M damages, alleging TRD ran false rape stories against the brothers; trial pending.
Alexander siblings file defamation lawsuit against The Real Deal.
Homebuyer Data Signals Urgent Push for Affordable Housing
First‑time buyers hit lowest share since NAR data; NAR‑backed affordability solutions must top government agendas.
Homebuyer data urges nationwide affordable housing push.
Mamdani's win will heat Florida's hot real estate market, expert says
Luxury realtor Margit Brandt weighs if Zohran Mamdani's win sparks NYC exodus on 'Varney & Co'
Mamdani's win heats Florida real estate market.
NYC Luxury Apartment Linked to NBA Scandal Now on Market for $22.5M
80 Washington Place, famed for NBA stars and Mafia poker, is back on the market—new chapter in its odd saga.
NYC luxury apartment linked to NBA scandal listed for $22.5M.
Real Estate Transactions: Oct 20‑24, 2024 – Republic‑Times
View real‑estate transaction locations by entering the parcel number in Monroe County GIS Parcel Viewer.
Republic Times front page: Real estate transactions, Oct 20‑24 2024.
Chicago Atlantic REFI Margin Miss Signals Cautious Profit & Div Outlook
Chicago Atlantic REFI's net profit margin fell to 65.9% from 67.8% a year ago; 5‑yr earnings growth 11.8%.
Chicago Atlantic REFI margin miss shown on financial chart, signals cautious outlook.
Best discusses school shutdowns and real estate
Matt Best, former Davis High teacher, bought a West Sacramento home with two colleagues who couldn't afford one.
Best addresses school closures and real estate market in public forum.
NYC mayor race sparks anxiety, boosts Florida property demand
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NYC mayor race anxiety fuels rising Florida property demand.
Class Certification Blocked in Homebuyer Commission Suit
Judge in Batton case scolded plaintiffs over sellers in class, but offered two paths forward.
Judge blocks class certification in federal homebuyer commission lawsuit.
ADGM Courts Reform: Real Property Div. & Fast Track Commercial Civil
ADGM Real Property Div. under Court Rules Abu Dhabi's growing market, meets end‑user needs, offers Fast Track for quick.
ADGM Courts Abu Dhabi: new Real Property Division, Fast Track Commercial Civil.
Commercial RE Listing Site Faces Antitrust Allegations
CoStar faces antitrust scrutiny as real estate antitrust issues resurface.
Commercial real estate listing site sued for antitrust violations in U.S.
Lebanon County RealEstate Transfers, ReliableMoving & StorageOct 16-31
Lebanon County real estate transfers for Oct. 16‑31, sponsored by Reliable Moving and Storage.
Lebanon County moving truck, real estate transfer, storage services Oct 16‑31.
Real Estate Executive Claims $3.7M Company Funds Misappropriated
CDO alleges execs moved $3.7M to affiliates without approval, treating it as a “piggy bank.”
Real estate executive alleges $3.7M misappropriated in company lawsuit.
Retrial Ends with Guilty Verdict for Man Who Planned Agent's Murder
He arranged 2019 New Year's Eve kidnapping and murder of a Minneapolis agent; convicted on all counts in second trial.
Man receives guilty verdict in retrial for planned agent murder.
Zillow's Private Listing Ban Rollout Hits Setback
Chicago MLS warned brokers its PLN listings could be barred by Zillow, but said Zillow will delay enforcement in MRED.
Zillow logo atop property listings, depicting private listing ban setback.

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