REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Federal job cuts ripple through DC's economy
New analysis shows DOGE's federal employee terminations have not affected D.C. housing market significantly.
Federal job cuts impact Washington D.C.'s economy, affecting local businesses and residents.
Construction & Real Estate Law Power Players 2025
This edition of THE POWER LIST highlights leaders in construction and real estate law.
Photo of industry professionals gathered at a conference, discussing construction and real estate law.
Industry Group Seeks Input on Loan Onboarding Process
MISMO seeks public comment on Loan Boarding Data Segment, a subset of Industry Transfer of Servicing Dataset.
Financial industry group solicits feedback on loan onboarding process improvements nationwide.
Residents Invited to Share Housing Insights by April 1
Dare Community Housing Task Force launches survey with ECU researchers to assess workforce housing challenges in Dare County.
Residents invited to share housing insights by April 1 deadline nationwide.
Japan's Real Estate Market Opens to Cryptocurrencies DOGE, SOL, and XRP
The Open House Group expands crypto payment options to include XRP, SOL, and DOGE.
Japanese real estate market accepts cryptocurrencies DOGE, SOL, and XRP payments.
NAR Faces Criticism, Needs Significant Overhaul
EXIT Realty CEO Craig Witt discusses how enhancing agent quality can positively impact the real estate industry.
National Association of Realtors (NAR) headquarters in Washington D.C. under scrutiny.
Secret listings spark real estate industry showdown over home sales future
Major real estate players clash over future of rule limiting private home listings.
Real estate agents gather in conference room, discussing secret listings controversy nationwide.
State Police Probe Real Estate Property Crime Attempt
Pennsylvania State Police investigating real estate theft by deception case outside of state.
State police investigate attempted real estate property crime in a suburban neighborhood.
South Shore residents criticize hotel owners for migrant shelter expansion plans
Developers own three Travis hotels and two other sites in Port Richmond used as migrant shelters.
South Shore residents protest against migrant shelter expansion plans near coastal hotels.
Alabama law change: Home buyers can preview properties without a binding agreement
Alabama Realtors CEO says buyer agreements are beneficial, but new law gives consumers and agents more time to negotiate.
Alabama law update: Home buyers preview properties without binding agreements statewide.
Howard County real estate firms accused of kickback scheme in class action lawsuit
Maryland real estate team and affiliates sued in Baltimore County over alleged kickback scheme.
Lawyers file class action lawsuit against Howard County real estate firms over kickbacks.
Former City Real Estate Adviser Receives Conditional License After Controversy
State reaches deal with Jason Hughes, allowing him to keep real estate license on restricted terms.
Former city real estate adviser receives conditional license after public controversy.
Franklin County proposes hikes in real estate, meals taxes
Proposed budget increases real estate tax to $0.44 per $100 and meals tax to 6%.
Franklin County officials propose tax hikes on real estate and meals in Ohio.
Real Estate Agents Blamed for State's Housing Crisis by Landlord
Rising rents prompt calls for industry scrutiny and land tax reforms to ease pressure on long-term housing providers.
Real estate agents blamed for state's housing crisis by frustrated landlord in meeting.
Florida considers abolishing property taxes amid rising home prices.
Florida lawmakers consider reducing or eliminating property taxes amid financial pressures on homeowners.
Florida lawmakers consider abolishing property taxes amidst rising home prices statewide.
Fewer agents control more real estate listings
Top agents capture more valuable listings after NAR settlement.
Real estate agents manage increasing number of listings in major metropolitan areas.
Florida lawmakers weigh eliminating property tax burden
Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks 2026 ballot initiative for proposed legislation.
Florida lawmakers consider repealing property tax burden in state legislature meeting.
WeWork Executives Face Justice for Stock Manipulation Scandal
Matthew Podolsky, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced a five-year prison sentence for Jonathan Moynahan Larmore.
WeWork executives in court for stock manipulation scandal investigation in New York.
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