REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Howard Hanna to Settle Commission Dispute with Real Estate Agents
Gibson case continues with Crye-Leike and Berkshire Hathaway pushing back against settlements.
Real estate agents gather outside Howard Hanna headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania settlement.
LERETA and Sagent Unite for Enhanced Tax and Flood Risk Management
Collaboration Aims to Enhance Access to Real-Time Tax Data and Flood Zone Information.
LERETA and Sagent executives unite in partnership for tax and flood risk management.
Real Estate Promoter Indicted in $11 Million Investment Scam
Prosecutors allege Tyler Bossetti misled investors with false promises of high returns, using funds for personal expenses and cryptocurrency.
Real estate promoter indicted in $11 million investment scam, New York location involved.
Arizona's Top Real Estate Law Firms for 2025 Revealed
Top 10 Real Estate Law Firms in Arizona, Ranked by Public Vote for the 2025 Edition of Ranking Arizona.
Arizona's top real estate law firms for 2025 announced in Phoenix rankings.
Twin Cities Real Estate Giant Names New Chief Executive
HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, names Chris Kelly as its new leader.
Twin Cities real estate executive named new CEO in leadership change.
Bills Target Real Estate Regulations with Sweeping Reforms
Texas targets NAR's speech code, while Florida seeks to abolish real estate commission.
New York State lawmakers propose sweeping real estate regulations reforms in Albany.
Real Estate Agents Face $35,000 Fine Over Vendor's $73,000 Loss
Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling sparks unusual case precedent.
Real estate agents fined $35,000 over vendor's significant financial loss in Australia.
Compass Revives Luxury with Exclusive 'Private Exclusives' Publication
Brokerage expands private inventory, introduces physical and digital listing books for agents and consumers.
Compass luxury real estate publication showcases exclusive properties and high-end lifestyle.
Zillow to Introduce New NYC Listing Requirements in June
StreetEasy to deny agents access to some programs for selectively marketing listings.
Zillow introduces new NYC listing requirements, effective June launch date announced.
Pike County Property Transactions April 1-15, 2025
Transaction information sourced from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms; dates may vary.
Pike County property records show transactions from April 1-15, 2025.
Homebuyers face biggest hurdle: Down payments. Why are they becoming harder to get?
Washington regulator ends program helping low-income homebuyers overcome down payment hurdle.
Homebuyers struggle with increasing down payment requirements in US housing market.
Floral Park attorney accused of embezzling $1.2 million from client escrow accounts
Terrance Dougherty, 36, of Oyster Bay, pleads not guilty to grand larceny and scheme to defraud charges.
Floral Park attorney accused of embezzling $1.2 million from client escrow accounts in New York.
Lawyer accused of embezzling $1.2M from 20 Floral Park clients
Floral Park Attorney Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charges for Alleged $1.2M Client Embezzlement
Lawyer accused of embezzling $1.2M from 20 clients in Floral Park, New York.
Compass stands firm on seller flexibility amidst ongoing litigation
Brokerage defends office exclusives as pro-consumer, but declines to elaborate on lawsuit motivations.
Compass real estate executive stands firm in court amidst seller flexibility debate.
Compass takes MLS to court, antitrust allegations may reveal underlying issues
FTC and brokerage sue MLS over listing policy in mid-2000s, echoing Compass's suit against NWMLS.
Compass real estate company sues MLS, alleging antitrust violations nationwide.
Woman Re-Arrested on Forgery Charges in Real Estate Scandal
A rural Scottsbluff woman, granted parole after serving prison time for exploiting an elderly woman through forged real estate documents.
Female suspect re-arrested on forgery charges in real estate scandal investigation.
Greystar Faces Second Lawsuit Over Alleged Excessive Fees
Greystar Real Estate Partners faces second lawsuit over allegedly excessive fees charged to California tenants.
Greystar executives face second lawsuit over excessive fees allegations in US.
Growing Popularity of Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate and Alternative Assets
The company is known for educational initiatives, including webinars and guides on real estate due diligence and SDIRA compliance.
Individuals investing in self-directed IRAs for real estate and alternative assets nationwide.

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