REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

Stay informed on real estate laws and regulations impacting the market, including legal updates, policy changes, and their effects on buyers and investors.

Ex‑Zillow employee sues, claims double standard misconduct
Samuel Herrera claims Zillow ignored sexual harassment claims against execs and retaliated when he reported race bias.
Ex‑Zillow employee files lawsuit alleging double standard misconduct.
2025 Oregon Session: Five Major Real Estate Bills
Brand Story: Addressing housing shortages and rising costs is our core focus.
Oregon lawmakers debate five major real estate bills in 2025 session.
Saints' Superdome lease stalled over Benson Tower, state deals
Saints and Louisiana agree on long‑term Caesars Superdome lease, but signing pending as negotiations continue.
Saints logo on Superdome, lease stalled over Benson Tower, state deals.
New Antitrust Suit Claims NAR Bled Realtors Dry
Broker: one Realtor membership should grant statewide MLS access; REX appeals Supreme Court, Zillow exec to be deposed.
New antitrust suit claims NAR drained realtors' profits.
BPDA Greenlights Hyde Park Housing After Court Decision, Says BBJ
BOSTON, MA — BPDA reluctantly approves controversial 204‑unit Hyde Park housing after state Land Court.
BPDA approves Hyde Park housing after court ruling.
Shareholder Alert: Ademi Firm probes price for Anywhere RE shareholders
PRNewswire: Ademi Firm probes Anywhere (HOUS) for potential fiduciary breaches and legal violations in its deal.
Ademi Firm investigates price for Anywhere RE shareholders.
Instone Real Estate Wins EU Trademark Challenge
Portuguese firm loses challenge to Instone Real Estate Group SE trademark; EU says signs differ to avoid confusion.
Instone Real Estate celebrates EU trademark victory at European Court of Justice.
Luzerne County Property Transfers: Sept. 2‑5
Real estate transactions recorded in Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds Office, Sept. 2‑5:
Luzerne County property transfer records, September 2‑5.
Large Realtors settlement could cut agent commissions—didn't.
NA Realtors settles price‑fixing case with new pay rules, yet commissions remain unchanged after a year.
Realtors in courtroom discuss settlement, commissions remain unchanged.
China's micro-drama boom turns idle sites into lavish film sets
Fast‑growing entertainment sector revives vacant buildings, yet insiders say its wider impact is limited.
China micro‑drama boom transforms idle sites into lavish film sets.
Waikato agents Mathis brothers, Pete Lissington fined for lapses
Waikato buyers now live in a caravan after agents hid asbestos risks and fake driveway, leaving their house uninsurable.
Waikato agents Mathis brothers and Pete Lissington fined for lapses.
Feds: Fraud Suspects Used Stolen Tax Money on Kenyan Estate & Cars
Suspects in housing fraud used stolen tax dollars to buy Kenyan real estate and lease luxury cars, prosecutors say.
Fraud suspects use stolen tax money for Kenyan estate and luxury cars.
Tech Pulse: Real Estate Referrals & New E‑Signature Tool
Real estate agents navigate shifting lead‑gen landscape, balancing referrals, Zillow, and CRMs.
Real estate agents using new e‑signature tool for referral transactions.
Thomas Kabel, Butzel to Join American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Butzel attorney Thomas A. Kabel to be inducted into ACREL 2025 Class at the Annual Meeting.
Thomas Kabel and Butzel joining American College of Real Estate Lawyers.
Real estate leaders warn: Will Mamdani trigger NYC crisis?
Noble Black, broker, joins Varney & Co., warns Mamdani’s policies could raise taxes, crime, drive businesses out of NYC.
Real estate leaders discuss Mamdani’s impact on NYC crisis.
Far‑Right Israeli Minister Smotrich Labels Gaza a Real Estate Jackpot
Smotrich calls Gaza a “real estate bonanza,” says Trump has a business plan; demolition done, now building.
Israeli Smotrich calls Gaza a real estate jackpot.
Discover Dave Abdallah's Real Estate Team
Realtor Dave Abdallah has spent 36 years building a legacy and a team of seasoned experts.
Dave Abdallah and his real estate team beside a luxury property.
Douglas Elliman Joins the American Real Estate Association
Membership jumps 66% with new addition; Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz joins ARA board to steer its direction.
Douglas Elliman joins American Real Estate Association.

market today

VNQ
$88.14
IYR
$93.63
SCHH
$20.92
XLRE
$40.37