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Real Estate Deals: Sept. 2-5, 2025 – Republic‑Times
View transaction locations by entering parcel number in Monroe County GIS Parcel Viewer. All transactions can be accessed.
Agents signing real estate deals in Republic‑Times newsroom, September 2025.
Calvin Harris accuses adviser of stealing $22.5M for real‑estate fraud
Superstar DJ accuses Thomas St. John of siphoning a large sum for the failed CMNTY Culture Campus project.
Calvin Harris accuses adviser of stealing $22.5M real‑estate fraud.
New NY Latham & Watkins Adds Real Estate Finance Partner
PRNewswire: Latham & Watkins LLP welcomes Rebecca Landau as partner in its New York Real Estate Practice.
Latham & Watkins with New York skyline, adding real estate finance partner.
Chinese Gangs ChatGPT to Scam US Agents in Pig‑Butchering Crypto Scams
ChatGPT used by Chinese gangs in Asian scam compounds to defraud U.S. real estate agents; Okindo rescued in Bangkok.
Chinese gangs use ChatGPT to scam US agents in crypto pig‑butchering.
Biggest State Realtor Group Unveils Tool Made by Realtors for Realtors
Florida e‑signature tool for Form Simplicity users; broker quits over Charlie Kirk remarks; HAR.com adds listings.
State's largest realtor group unveils realtor-made tool for realtors.
Canadians Keep Shunning U.S. Property Market
Canadians keep leaving the US real estate market amid trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Canadians avoid U.S. real estate market amid rising prices.
NAR Matches Pew on Core Housing Affordability and Availability Metrics
Pew Trusts' recommendations aid NAR's push to ease housing shortages and boost affordability; Greene says REALTORS® can lead.
NAR and Pew compare U.S. housing affordability metrics chart.
One-Stop Real Estate: A Hidden Trap
Zillow and Rocket Mortgage’s all-in-one services hide a debt system that deceives and squeezes consumers, experts warn.
One‑stop real estate office exposes hidden trap in property deals.
Congressional Real Estate Caucus unveils bipartisan housing plan
Rep. Mark Alford said the goal is to unlock a whole-of-government approach.
Congressional Real Estate Caucus members unveil bipartisan housing plan.
DHHL Postpones ʻEwa Property Swap to Avoid ‘Dirty Land’ Donation
Deal lets developer bypass county zoning via Hawaiian housing agency’s powers, boosting revenue from home builds.
DHHL postpones ʻEwa property swap to avoid dirty land donation.
Real Estate: Sep 1‑5
Sep 1–5, Sponsored Hogan Associates 169 Wellington Ave sold to Tahnee Towill for $14.48M; 10 Liberty St. sold Sarah...
Real estate market snapshot: September 1‑5, U.S. housing trends.
Calvin Harris Blames Adviser for Millions Stolen on Boondoggle Estate
Calvin Harris claims his financial adviser stole millions to bankroll a Hollywood real‑estate boondoggle.
Calvin Harris accuses adviser of stealing millions from boondoggle estate.
Chris Kelly on AI, Consolidation, and Real Estate's Future
In a one‑on‑one with John Featherston at RISMedia's CEO & Leadership Exchange
Chris Kelly discussing AI, consolidation, real estate future.
CAR.UN REIT Confirms Sep 2025 Monthly Distribution
CAR.UN announces $0.13/unit dividend for Sep 2025, payable Oct 15, and expands portfolio.
CAR.UN REIT announces September 2025 monthly distribution.
Mel Foster Co. Real Estate School Provides Pre-License Training
Mel Foster Co. School of Real Estate offers Iowa pre‑license courses this fall for new and existing agents.
Mel Foster Co. Real Estate School offering pre‑license training sessions.
Bowditch Welcomes Korrin Petersen to Real Estate & Environmental Law
Framingham, Plymouth, Worcester, MA – Sept 15, 2025 – Korrin Petersen, 20 yrs attorney, joins Bowditch & Dewey’s practice.
Bowditch welcomes Korrin Petersen, new real estate & environmental lawyer.
Local REI Firm Highlights Favorable Federal Tax Reforms for Investors
Strategic reasons to add real estate to your portfolio grow with new legislation.
Local REI firm promotes favorable federal tax reforms for investors.
Ex‑Nassau real estate tycoon tops NY delinquent taxpayers, owes $48M
Adam Hochfelder, jailed multiple times for theft from family, owes the highest unpaid state income taxes.
Ex‑Nassau real estate tycoon tops NY delinquent taxpayers, owes $48M.

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