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.

Trump pledges to boost homeownership amid record low affordability
After hinting at emergency housing measures, Trump vows to make homeownership affordable for those priced out.
Trump promises to increase homeownership during record low affordability.
Ensuring Vacation Towns Thrive by Holding the Wealthy Accountable
RI lawmakers added a surcharge on second homes over $1M in the spring budget.
Vacation towns thrive as wealthy residents face accountability measures.
Taxing the Rich Fairly Helps Protect Vacation Homes
RI lawmakers add surcharge on second homes over $1M in spring budget.
Taxing wealthy homeowners safeguards vacation homes.
Why Landmark Real Estate Commission Deal Didn't Cut Homebuyer Costs
2024 NAR deal promised commission transparency, but a year later fees stay flat. Why slow shift on buyers, sellers.
Landmark Real Estate Commission Deal fails to reduce homebuyer costs.
Missouri law could freeze property taxes, costing districts, residents
New state law could boost your pocketbook, but may weaken local schools and fire services.
Missouri law freezes property taxes, impacting school districts and residents.
Former NAR antitrust lawyer becomes Compass's chief legal officer
Ethan Glass, lead counsel in commission cases, highlights Compass’s steadfast commitment to seller choice, says CEO Reffkin.
Former NAR antitrust lawyer appointed Compass chief legal officer.
Rental investors: spots for high ROI and minimal red tape
Top investor cities: Florida & Texas, with lower home prices, high demand, landlord‑friendly regulations.
Rental investors find high ROI spots with minimal red tape.
Top Real Estate Investing Apps
Before investing in real estate, know exactly what you’re buying and the risks involved.
Smartphone screen shows top real estate investing apps over city skyline.
Poll: Mamdani Holds Strong Lead in NYC Mayor Race
Four-way race: Mamdani 46% of likely voters, Cuomo 24%, Sliwa 15%, Adams 9%.
Mamdani leads NYC mayor race in poll.
Gunster Law Firm Rehires Leading Real Estate Attorney Jessica Shapiro
Shapiro returns to boost the firm’s Real Estate practice, representing high‑net‑worth clients, developers, and investors.
Jessica Shapiro rejoining Gunster Law Firm as leading real‑estate attorney.
Anna Maria Islander: Island Property Deals – 09/10/2025
Island Real Estate Transactions – 09/10/2025 – Read this week’s Anna Maria Island, FL real estate news.
Anna Maria Island property listings showcased on local news website.
Floral Park lawyer admits embezzlement, stole $1.7M from 30 clients.
Prosecutors say Oyster Bay's Terrance Dougherty spent money on adult entertainment, luxury hotels, restaurants.
Floral Park lawyer admits embezzling $1.7M from 30 clients.
Coldwell Banker CEO Rejects Claims of Backing Down on Private Listings
Kamini Lane: stance unchanged; private listings get top tools from her brokerage.
Coldwell Banker CEO denies backing down from private listings.
NH Housing Market: Still Strongly Favoring Sellers
NH house price climbs to $550k in August, second highest this year, just $3k above $547k, while other regions moderate.
New Hampshire housing market favors sellers, strong demand.
Herbert Smith Freehills Names Dan Berman US Real Estate ManagingPartner
Herbert Smith Freehills names Dan Berman Managing Partner, U.S. Real Estate, 20 yrs leadership & dealmaking 2025 merger.
Dan Berman named US Real Estate Managing Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills.
Short-Term Loans Weaken Canada's Housing Market Stability
Zillow removes ~47k photos after CoStar lawsuit; estate sites face scrutiny over image use, CREXi's cropping case.
Short-term loans erode Canadian housing market stability.
Nantucket Real Estate Transfer Fee Hearing Proposed to Take Place
Nantucket Current: island’s top online news source, delivering unbiased, unfiltered stories and people.
Nantucket real estate transfer fee hearing scheduled.
Will Bailey: Preserve This Historic Puna Coastline
Long‑delayed bid for Honolulu Landing gains urgency as property hits the market.
Will Bailey advocates preserving historic Puna coastline.

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