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Kidman will stay in Nashville mansion she shared with Urban, source says
Keith Urban rents his own home during divorce; Nicole Kidman stays put for one strong reason.
Nicole Kidman staying in Nashville mansion shared with Urban.
Tax Policy
Grant tax abatement for owner of two adjacent office condo units based on their fair market value.
Tax policy briefing by congressman at Washington D.C. Capitol.
Zillow claims CoStar's copyright case misuses the law
Zillow claims CoStar’s listing‑photo lawsuit is a calculated attempt to weaponize litigation, in a transfer request.
Zillow vs. CoStar copyright lawsuit: legal battle over misuse of law.
California Luxury Homes Teeter on Pacific Edge After Bluff Collapse
Weekend collapse of Rancho Palos Verdes bluff leaves pricey homes nearer the Pacific than expected.
Luxury homes on California Pacific edge threatened by bluff collapse.
CALV Recognizes Paul Chaffee & Jeff Chain, Donates to NPHY
LAS VEGAS – CALV names Paul Chaffee Member of the Year and Jeff Chain Volunteer of the Year 2025.
CALV awards Paul Chaffee and Jeff Chain, donating to NPHY.
Vermont Real Estate Roller Coaster Slows Down
Post-pandemic boom and low inventory, buyers are easing, yet sellers still hold the advantage.
Vermont real estate slowdown eases price surge.
Estate & Real Estate Law Firm Opens Greenville Office at The Commons
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline opens a Greenville office at The Commons, expanding real estate and estate planning in the Upstate.
Estate & Real Estate Law Firm opens Greenville office at The Commons.
Managing U.S. Real Estate Tariffs: Protecting Projects & Investments
Construction material tariffs pose major hurdles for tenants, developers, and investors.
U.S. real estate developers navigate tariffs protecting projects and investments.
St. Louis Faces Bitcoin-Style Real Estate Deal, Neighbors Unhappy
St. Louis sees investor: owners using a Bitcoin‑style, 1960s‑commune model. Alderman discovered the scheme in a modest home.
St. Louis Bitcoin‑style real estate deal sparks neighbor discontent.
Batton lawsuit aims for class action, claims billions in damages
Millions of homebuyers could pursue tens of billions in relief if court grants class cert., mirroring Sitzer/Burnett.
Batton lawsuit seeks class action, demands billions in damages.
Judge Greenlights MLS PIN Agreement Amid Delays and DOJ Scrutiny
Fourth amended settlement in MA case approved Sept. 29; MLS pays $3.95M to home sellers.
Judge approves MLS PIN agreement amid delays, DOJ scrutiny.
WBL Dylan Lawrence – Real Estate
I’m sorry, but I need the original subheading to rewrite it. Could you please provide it?
Dylan Lawrence, WBL real estate agent, standing before suburban home.
Late-summer homebuying surge defies expectations
Pending home sales rose in August, but economists say rates must drop to ~6% for noticeable market improvement.
Chart illustrates late‑summer homebuying surge defying expectations.
Homeowners lose 90% of cases vs Florida’s largest insurer
Florida’s insurance crisis leaves half a million homeowners relying on the state’s insurer of last resort.
Florida homeowners lose 90% of cases against largest insurer.
UBS names coastal U.S. city the most vulnerable real‑estate bubble
Northerners flocked here during COVID to escape lockdowns, yet the escape now faces mounting problems.
UBS flags Miami as most vulnerable real estate bubble.
Scarinci Hollenbeck Adds Veteran Municipal Attorney to Real Estate
Joe DeMarco boosts our real estate practice—development hinges on grasping public entities and municipal priorities.
Scarinci Hollenbeck hires veteran municipal attorney for real estate practice.
Media Advisory: BC REA Partners Urge Permanent Housing Roundtable
Vancouver, Sept. 29, 2025 – BCREA hosts press conference; housing and municipal partners issue urgent call.
BC REA Partners urging permanent housing roundtable in British Columbia.
Jersey City developer advocates for affordable housing reform
Ben LoPiccolo urges less red tape to spur affordable housing amid rising costs and demand outpacing supply in NJ.
Jersey City developer advocates affordable housing reform.

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