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Sonoma developer Ken Mattson charged with fraud; lender faces scrutiny
Indicted Ken Mattson built his real estate empire on Socotra Capital loans; now accused of a Ponzi scheme.
Sonoma developer Ken Mattson charged with fraud; lender under scrutiny.
Oxford Partners Enters Healthcare Real Estate, Names Udstuen President
PRNewswire: Oxford Partners, Houston's top independent tenant/buyer rep firm, launches Healthcare Division.
Oxford Partners appoints Udstuen president, enters healthcare real estate.
Legal Changes Challenge Real Estate Experts
2025 Florida Realtors Convention: pros learned new laws, disclosures, and standards reshaping daily practice.
Real estate professionals debate legal changes in city council meeting.
Elliott Weinstein Appointed to Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board
Penn State Smeal College of Business names Elliott Weinstein, CEO of Weinstein Realty Consultants, to its exec committee.
Elliott Weinstein appointed to Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board.
Foster Swift Expands Southfield Office with New Real Estate Litigator
Foster Swift Collins & Smith hires Amanda “Amy” S. Marinkovski to Southfield office as Finance, Real Estate & Bankruptcy member.
Foster Swift expands Southfield office, hiring new real estate litigator.
Governor Names Ramirez to Real Estate Research Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott names Jessie Ramirez to Real Estate Research Advisory Committee; term ends Jan 31, 2029.
Governor appoints Ramirez to real estate advisory committee.
Door County Property Market Hits Record $15.2 Billion Value
Door County real estate value hits $15.19B in 2025, up 12% from 2024 after a 9.7% rise.
Door County property market hits record $15.2 B value, showcasing growth.
Court case claims CKO Real Estate owes $20M
CKO Real Estate, the firm that left South Shore tenants in uninhabitable conditions, owes $20M and its CEO.
Court filing alleges CKO Real Estate owes $20 million.
Somerset County Counsel Enters Scarinci Hollenbeck Real Estate Team
PRNewswire: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC strengthens Real Estate, Land Use, and Public Practices by adding Joseph...
Somerset County Counsel joins Scarinci Hollenbeck Real Estate Team.
Editorial: Is exclusive inventory a tactic to keep commissions high?
Compass acquires @properties, Coldwell Banker, Century 21—why this raises concerns.
Agent with exclusive inventory sign, questioning high real estate commissions.
Australia's famed beach huts: no home comforts, yet pricier than houses
Melbourne’s iconic brightly painted beach boxes offer stunning views but lack bedrooms and bathrooms.
Australian beach huts, lacking comforts, priced higher than houses.
Playmakers: The One Process Every Agent Must Use
See ex-Real President Sharran Srivatsaa flag an “insane” phrase agents use and show how to dodge a “messy” price cut talk.
Agent explaining playmaker process in sleek office setting.
Judge Halts Developer's Encampment Plans on Property
Judge Conley issued a restraining order on the developer who allowed an encampment on his south Minneapolis property.
Judge stops developer’s encampment plans on disputed property.
Widow of slain realtor advocates tougher safety rules.
I’m ready to rewrite it—could you please provide the subheading you’d like rephrased?
Widow of slain realtor pushes for stricter safety regulations.
JLL Reassures Real Estate’s Chicken Littles: Sky Fine Under Mamdani
JLL white paper: If Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC mayor, his impact on multifamily housing is negligible.
JLL CEO Mamdani reassures anxious investors at London real‑estate briefing.
Barnes & Thornburg hires Brad Shockley as real estate PM in Wilmington
Barnes & Thornburg hires Brad Shockley, 25+ years in land use, zoning, development, as real estate legal PM in Wilmington.
Brad Shockley appointed real estate PM at Barnes & Thornburg, Wilmington.
Barnes & Thornburg hires Janet Vinc as real‑estate legal PM in Wilmington
Barnes & Thornburg hires Janet Vinc as real estate legal project manager in Wilmington, streamlining large‑scale approvals.
Janet Vinc hired as real‑estate legal PM Barnes & Thornburg Wilmington.
Shelter Island Reporter: Real Estate Transfers – 24 Sept 2025
Times Review, Suffolk Vision, 7/18/25: Dering Harbor 11965; Brandon Rose → Anacapri $6.7M; Marianne Chort → Isaac & Kathryn
Newly sold house on Shelter Island, signed contract, real estate transfer.
Real Estate Deals: Sept. 8-12, 2025 – Republic-Times
View real estate transaction locations by entering the parcel number in Monroe County GIS Parcel Viewer.
Republic‑Times real estate deals calendar for September 8‑12, 2025.

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