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Encore Casino Drives Everett’s Rise as a Housing Hub
Industrial Everett a quiet area until 2014, when the Gaming Commission cleared the way for Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor.
Encore Casino in Everett, driving local housing growth.
Carroll County Auditor Exempts 2025 Real Estate Assessment Fund Fees
Staci Brady’s decision redirects ~$800k to local tax districts, easing property taxes amid statewide reappraisal concerns.
Carroll County Auditor exempts 2025 real estate assessment fund fees.
Real Estate Deals: Oct 13‑17, 2025 – Republic‑Times
View transaction locations by entering the parcel number in Monroe County GIS Parcel Viewer. All transactions accessible.
Republic Times real estate deals calendar Oct 13‑17 2025.
October 29 Real Estate Transfer Update
Oct. 17-Oct. 23, 2025 | Lucas County 43412 | R | Heck M.L. Hornstein K. Lynn & S. Theodore 7733 Brown Rd Curtice $525,000
Map highlighting updated property transfer on October 29.
NAR Cleared in Pennsylvania Membership Lawsuit
Year‑old suit over association’s membership rules was appealed after July dismissal; higher court now dismissed it.
National Association of Realtors cleared in Pennsylvania membership lawsuit.
Chainlink (LINK) Steady as Balcony Launches $240B Real Estate Token
Balcony uses Chainlink CRE to bring $240B+ government‑sourced property data onchain.
Chainlink remains steady while Balcony launches $240B real estate token.
GSA Nominee Talks Real Estate, AI, Efficiency at Confirmation Hearing
Trump nominee Edward Forst, GSA administrator, told Senators at hearing that GSA is the “tip of the spear.”
GSA nominee discusses real estate, AI, efficiency at confirmation hearing.
Real Estate Agents: Adopting AI While Preserving Human Touch
Experts urge housing peers to adopt AI before it loses novelty, or risk being left behind.
Real estate agents use AI tools while preserving human touch.
Govt shutdown hampers real estate industry, homebuying.
A month into the shutdown, no end in sight, impacts ripple across real estate.
Closed real estate office in Washington, D.C., during shutdown.
Ryan Homes parent plans 950‑home project in Chesterfield’s Rockwood
150‑acre site near Hull St & Courthouse Rd is part of Rockwood Special Focus Area, in Chesterfield’s 2021 growth plan.
Ryan Homes parent plans 950‑home development in Chesterfield’s Rockwood.
Key Witness Testifies in Retrial of Real Estate Agent Murder Suspect
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Witness testifies in retrial of real estate agent murder case.
DEMIRE AG skips year‑end bond repayment, eyes 2026 real estate
DEMIRE will skip early partial bond repayment at year‑end, awaiting improved real estate sales conditions.
DEMIRE AG skips year‑end bond repayment, targets 2026 real estate deals.
Brokers Urge NAR to Fix 6 Key Areas to Restore Trust
New broker group urges NAR to act, not just talk, to silence critics who see it as lip‑service.
Brokers urge NAR to fix six areas, restoring real estate trust.
Park City sees surge in empty lot real estate scams
Park City sees rise in real estate scams this year targeting out‑of‑state owners over 65 who own empty lots.
Park City empty lot scam signs warn buyers of fraudulent listings.
Compass demands Redfin CEO files in Zillow lawsuit, claims conspiracy
Brokerage requests mid‑April 2025 blog drafts; a 7‑year floor‑plan case concludes.
Compass urges Redfin CEO to file in Zillow lawsuit, alleging conspiracy.
Delivering a Clear Message via Real Estate
Monkkonen: Hostile architecture is quintessentially American, citing spite houses used to settle scores.
Real estate agent delivers clear message on downtown property sign.
Real Estate Agents Opt for AI-Generated Images Over Real Photos
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Real estate agents opting for AI‑generated images instead of real photos.
South End Office Building to Apartments; 24 Citywide Conversions
BOSTON: 615 Albany St. office building to become 24 apartments, to qualify for city’s office‑to‑residential program.
South End office building converted into apartments, part of 24 citywide conversions.
FinCEN Delays Residential Real Estate Reporting
FinCEN delays cash‑home‑sale reporting rule for businesses and trusts to March 1, 2026, giving industry more time.
FinCEN delays residential real estate reporting in Washington, D.C.

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