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Four Brokerages Reach Preliminary Settlement Agreements
Combined settlements totaling nearly $5 million resolve litigation for four firms with regional and national presence.
Four major brokerages reach preliminary settlement agreements in financial dispute.
Judge Blocks Harry Macklowe's Exit from 432 Park Avenue Lawsuit Dispute
Harry Macklowe's Dispute Over 432 Park Avenue Continues Amid Allegations of Defects
Judge blocks real estate mogul Harry Macklowe from exiting 432 Park Avenue lawsuit.
LA real estate consultant Chiang gets leniency in Huizar corruption case
George Chiang gets 12 months' home detention, 150 hours of community service in three-year probation deal.
LA real estate consultant Chiang receives lenient sentence in Huizar corruption trial.
Buyers Self-Guide Through Sales Funnel Without Traditional Support
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman on Why Savvy Shoppers Benefit Agents, Not Private Listing Networks
Business buyers navigate sales funnel independently without traditional support or guidance.
Local Councillor's Housing Dilemma Amid Election Campaign
1-bedroom apt for Dec 1 in Mattituck to Rocky Point area; quiet lab welcome.
Local councillor stands in front of a housing estate during election campaign.
Beverly Hills Developer Unveils 13-Story Mixed-Use Project
Fisch Properties Unveils Plans for 13-Story Apartment Building in Beverly Hills.
Beverly Hills developer showcases 13-story mixed-use project in upscale California city.
Tenderloin developer seeks meeting with San Francisco officials on apartment plan
Sandhill O'Farrell seeks parlay with SF officials over proposed 17-story apartment building.
Tenderloin developer meets with SF officials over proposed apartment complex plans.
Shaya Prager Faces Default Lawsuit Over $9 Million Loan
Troubled Opal Holdings founder Shaya Prager faces lawsuits from lenders and investors over unpaid loans, including one from his wife's former lawyer.
Shaya Prager sued over default on $9 million loan in court.
Real Estate Issues at a Glance: What's on the Ballot Today
Housing crisis remains after election: Developers' plans and VP's proposals in focus.
Real estate ballot issues with voters casting ballots in various locations nationwide.
2024 Ballot Measures Affecting Property Owners Nationwide
Homeowners' issues take center stage alongside presidential election on Tuesday ballots.
National property owners impacted by various ballot measures in upcoming 2024 elections.
Private listing networks undermine agent-consumer relationships and market integrity.
Zillow's Susan Daimler on Private Listing Networks: Limiting Buyer Access and Lower Sale Prices.
Real estate agents gather around a table in an office setting.
US Real Estate Scams Reach Alarming Levels of Prevalence
US real estate scams on the rise: learn tactics and protect yourself from financial loss and identity theft.
US real estate scams rise nationwide, targeting vulnerable homeowners and investors.
Judge Overrules Most Objections to Settlements
Judge Bough Approves Nine Brokerage Settlements, Calling Them "Best Deal Possible"
Judge rejects most objections to multi-million dollar settlements in court hearing.
LA's "Mansion Tax" Sales Skew Heavily Toward Westside Homes
ULA, LA's mansion tax, generates less than half of projected $1.1B/year, mainly from West LA after 18 months.
Los Angeles mansion tax affects Westside homes with high sales skew.
Tesla Lease Commission Dispute: Brokers Sue Triangle Equities for $6 Million
Compass Brokers Dispute Commission Payment from Triangle Equities Over Tesla Lease Deal.
Tesla lease brokers sue Triangle Equities in $6 million commission dispute.
Fannie Mae reports significant financial losses due to commercial mortgage scams
Fannie Mae confirms ongoing investigation into widespread commercial mortgage fraud schemes, with potential significant financial losses.
Fannie Mae logo with graph showing significant financial losses in commercial mortgages.

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