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Hotel Industry Pushback Against New Licensing Legislation
Hotel Operators Reach Agreement on Licensing Bill, But Not All Council Members Are On Board
Hotel industry representatives protest new licensing legislation in city council meeting.
Expert realtor coach shares modern negotiation strategies for commission deals
Debbie De Grote shares strategic negotiation tips on the RealTrending podcast for modern real estate professionals.
Realtor expert shares modern negotiation techniques in commission deal settings nationwide.
NYC COVID-19 Guarantee Law Survives 2nd Circuit Challenge
Second Circuit Judges Rule Landlord Lacks Standing to Challenge NYC Pandemic-Era Tenant Protections.
New York City officials celebrate COVID-19 guarantee law victory in federal court.
City Introduces Guidelines for Office-to-Residential Tax Incentives Scheme
New Property Tax Breaks for Multifamily Housing and Conversions: Application Guidance Released by HPD
City officials introduce guidelines for office-to-residential tax incentives scheme in downtown area.
Residential brokers charged with racketeering, accused of investor scams
Chicagoland Brokers Sued Over Alleged Real Estate Investment Scam in Southern Suburbs.
Two residential brokers arrested in New York City for alleged investment scheme.
Isaac Lustgarten Departs Alexanders, Joins Corcoran Gallery Team
Isaac Lustgarten Exits Official for Corcoran Group Amid Ongoing Allegations
Isaac Lustgarten exits Alexanders, joins Corcoran Gallery team in Washington D.C.
Realtors Exit Industry Amid Market Challenges and Regulatory Changes
Market slowdown and regulatory changes force some real estate agents out of business.
Realtors exiting industry amidst market challenges and regulatory changes nationwide.
Middle-Income Homebuyers Should Get Priority on City-Owned Lots
Chicago's South Shore Neighborhood Network Alliance seeks revisions to proposed housing ordinance to better protect low-income renters.
City officials prioritize middle-income homebuyers for city-owned lots in urban development initiative.
Sibling Feud Over $10 Billion Empire Generates Additional $11.6 Million in Legal Costs
California Judge Awards Over $11 Million in Attorney Fees to Man Who Won $10 Billion Verdict Against Brother.
Business siblings engage in costly legal battle over $10 billion empire.
San Jose Condo Project Shifts to Rental Focus
Z&L Properties lists 200 unsold condo units in downtown San Jose for rent.
San Jose condo project redeveloped as rental complex in downtown area.
DTLA ghost kitchen claims water damage in Brookfield-owned basement
Basement Business Owner Sues Brookfield Properties Over Alleged Water Damage for $5 Million.
DTLA ghost kitchen suffers water damage in Brookfield-owned underground basement space.
Miami Court Rules in Favor of Foreign Investors in $12.9M Beachfront Property Dispute
Nothing tells a story like documents in black and white," says Adrian Felix of Bilzin Sumberg.
Judge delivers verdict in favor of foreign investors at Miami beach property dispute.
Hurricane Helene survivors struggle with rejected insurance payouts
Homeowners rebuilding after Hurricane Helene face uncertain insurance claims due to tightened policies with added exclusions.
Devastated residents in hurricane-hit areas face denied insurance claims and financial struggles.
eXp Partners Joins Brokerage Settlement Network
eXp Realty Settles Commission Lawsuits, One of Last Major Brokerage Holdouts.
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eXp Realty Settles Commission Dispute for $34 Million
Deal reached in Georgia case may set precedent for agent compensation disputes nationwide.
eXp Realty executives settle commission dispute with a $34 million payment.
Hinckley Allen Welcomes Shain Roche to Real Estate Practice
Hinckley Allen welcomes Shain P. Roche as new associate in its Real Estate practice group.
Hinckley Allen law firm welcomes Shain Roche to real estate practice team.
AI-Powered Homebuying: Companies Revolutionize the Real Estate Process
Radical shift in US home buying: AI-powered searches and new approaches emerge.
AI-powered real estate agents revolutionizing homebuying process in urban cities worldwide.

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