REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

Stay informed on real estate laws and regulations impacting the market, including legal updates, policy changes, and their effects on buyers and investors.

Stafford County supervisors approve 3-cent hike in real estate tax rate
Levy reduced by 2 cents from County Administrator Bill Ashton's initial proposal.
Stafford County supervisors vote to increase real estate tax rate by 3 cents.
Zillow vs Realtors: A Price War for Homebuyers
Zillow's new rule may make searching for real estate more confusing.
Real estate agents and Zillow engage in price war for homebuyers nationwide.
Sacramento woman sues real estate investor over alleged wrongdoing
Woman alleges 2011 sexual assault after drink was spiked with date rape drug.
Sacramento woman sues real estate investor in court over alleged wrongdoing.
Wealthy New Yorkers' estates are increasingly being passed down to their heirs.
Manhattan home sales involving trusts surged to 28% in 2024, according to an Attom study.
New York estates being passed down to heirs of wealthy residents.
Helena agent penalized for hazardous lead exposure to veterans
Helena real estate agent sentenced for failing to disclose lead-based paint at Fort Harrison.
Helena agent penalized for exposing veterans to hazardous lead in Montana office.
Arizona Housing Market Experts Weigh in on Growth Trends
Arizona lawmakers and experts say housing supply must increase to address growing affordability crisis.
Arizona housing market experts discuss growth trends and future projections.
Construction and real estate sectors vulnerable to cyber threats
Cyberthreats evolve, posing unique challenges to the real estate and construction industry.
Construction and real estate professionals targeted by cyber threats globally.
US Regulators Mandate Shell Company Disclosure for Insurance-Backed Real Estate Purchases
U.S. title insurance companies must identify shell company owners using cash for real estate purchases, FinCEN rules.
US regulators require disclosure of shell companies in insurance-backed real estate transactions nationwide.
Zillow pushes back against private real estate listings trend
Zillow rejects selectively marketed listings in response to NAR policy backlash.
Zillow executive speaks out against private real estate listings in public forum.
CoStar CEO fires back at Zillow in letter to agents
Redfin CEO sides with Zillow on publicly marketed off-MLS listings.
CoStar CEO responds to Zillow in letter, addressing real estate agents nationwide.
Boston Real Estate Firm Ligris & Associates Adds New Attorneys to Team
Ligris & Associates Expands Residential Real Estate Practice with New Attorneys
Boston real estate firm Ligris & Associates welcomes new attorneys to staff.
Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission Exonerated in Antitrust Lawsuit
Former PAR President W. Preston Moore faces April 25 deadline to amend NAR and PAR lawsuit complaint.
Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission officials cleared of antitrust lawsuit allegations in Harrisburg.
Real estate executive faces fresh accusations of sexual misconduct
New allegations of sexual assault emerge against prominent real estate developer
Real estate executive accused of sexual misconduct in new allegations.
Brokerage leadership styles influence agent turnover rates
13% of active agents changed brokerages in 2024, citing company leadership as a key factor.
Brokerage leaders influence agent turnover rates in real estate industry nationwide.
The Hidden Threat: Unforeseen Dangers Lurking in Plain Sight
Association attorneys advise brokers to prepare for potential liability risks in their business.
Close-up of a person walking in a city, unaware of potential dangers nearby.
Migration Patterns in Real Estate: Trends Impacting Brokerage Success
The real estate industry undergoes a significant talent shift, driven by a first-of-its-kind study.
Real estate brokers examine migration patterns and trends affecting business success globally.
Buying in a Turbulent DMV Market
Federal employment reductions create uncertainty for workers and agencies
Homesellers navigate challenging DMV real estate market amidst fluctuating prices and sales.

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