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Berks County property deals on Oct. 19
Transactions lacking transfer price: no money exchanged. All deeds recorded in Berks County Recorder’s Office, public.
Berks County property deals charted for October 19.
Mass. real estate broker faces embezzlement, larceny charges
Stephen Webster, 63, arrested in Florida on Sept. 30, extradited to Massachusetts for Fri. arraignment in Brockton Court.
Massachusetts real estate broker charged with embezzlement, larceny.
Why We're Picking Up the Pen Again
The New Mexican asked chapter to continue a building & design column; we paused because Kim Shanahan was unavailable.
Writer at desk holding pen, symbolizing renewed writing commitment.
Former Mass. real estate broker arraigned on embezzlement, larceny
Success! Real Estate, Inc. served SE Massachusetts for decades before abruptly closing in 2024.
Former Massachusetts broker arraigned for embezzlement and larceny.
Brokerage M&A Activity Rises, Yet Culture Remains Crucial
OB Jacobi, Windermere Co‑President, explains what drives acquisitions and when companies should or shouldn’t merge.
Brokerage firms boost M&A, stressing culture in financial deals.
Times Square Casino Hopes Live On, Real Estate CEO Says
SL Green CEO confirms Times Square casino plan still on table in Q3 earnings call.
Times Square casino hopes continue, real estate CEO says.
Analysis: New Real‑Estate Laws Aid Floridians
Eliminating the business rent tax, boosting storm resilience, and more benefit Florida property owners.
New Florida real‑estate laws aid homeowners.
Real Estate 101: Freedom During the Feast of Tabernacles
Today we’re not excited—it's the day we pack up and leave the Feast of Tabernacles.
Real estate guide discusses freedom during Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem.
Real Estate Review: Lenders' Inner Circle, 25 Hospitality Deals
Catch last week's Law360 Real Estate Authority updates: lender counsel dynamics and firms behind 10‑figure hospitality deals.
Lenders discuss 25 hospitality deals in real estate review meeting.
Justice Dept. charges developers with $50M funding fraud
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli of Central District CA shares the latest on the alleged crime on “The Bottom Line.”
Justice Department files $50M fraud lawsuit against developers in Washington, D.C.
TTC Grants Funding for Airport and Highway Projects
AUSTIN – In September, TX Transportation Commission approved $590M in highway contracts and $64M in airports.
TTC officials grant funding for Toronto airport and highway projects.
Austin Approves $46M for Affordable Housing, TREC Reports
Austin & Texas Housing Dept. approve $46.1M for low‑ and moderate‑income affordable housing.
Austin approves $46M affordable housing, TREC reports.
Two LA County developers charged with multimillion‑dollar housing fraud
Two L.A. County developers accused of lender fraud face separate federal cases over alleged misuse of homeless aid funds.
LA County developers charged with multimillion‑dollar housing fraud.
Hollywood Property Scam at the Heart of Calvin Harris Fraud Allegations
Calvin Harris sues his business manager for fraud over a real estate deal—explore the tangled legal web.
Hollywood property scam linked to Calvin Harris fraud allegations.
Real Estate Owner from South Shore Faces Fraud Arraignment
Owner of defunct Success Real Estate in Marshfield, MA, to be arraigned Friday.
South Shore real estate owner arraigned for fraud charges.
2025 Reader Rankings: Winners in Real Estate & Tech
Celebrate 2025 Reader Rankings honorees in our video rollout Oct. 13‑17, 2025—Oct. 17 spotlight: Real Estate & Tech.
2025 Reader Rankings winners: real estate and tech leaders displayed.
Sharyl Attkisson: Homeowners’ lawsuit reshapes real estate
A major shift in the U.S. real estate market will affect almost every home buyer and seller.
Sharyl Attkisson in Washington courtroom, homeowners lawsuit reshaping real estate.

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