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Realty firm fined $2.4M DOH for illegal discharge into Kahaluu wetlands
Hawaii Dept. of Health fines Wailehua I, LLC $2.4M for unauthorized wetland discharge in Kaneohe.
Realty firm fined $2.4M by DOH for illegal discharge into Kahaluu wetlands.
Real Estate Firm Faces $2.4M DOH Fine for Kaneohe Wetlands Discharge
Hawaii Health Dept fines Wailehua I, LLC $2.4M for illegal wetland discharge in Kaneohe.
Real estate firm fined $2.4M for Kaneohe wetlands discharge.
Maya Hodari Named Chief Real Estate Officer at Atlanta Housing
Atlanta Housing, Georgia’s largest housing authority, appoints Maya Hodari as chief real estate officer.
Maya Hodari appointed Chief Real Estate Officer at Atlanta Housing.
Developer Accuses USPS of Dropping Washington Real Estate Deal
Developer and affiliate allege USPS breached land‑development deal in Issaquah, Washington, and split sale proceeds.
Developer accuses USPS of dropping Washington real estate deal.
Fed Open to Rate Cuts, Yet Labor Risks Threaten Home Sales
Cutting rates twice in 2025 could lower mortgage rates, but Powell says fighting high home prices isn’t our job.
Fed considers rate cuts; labor risks threaten U.S. home sales.
Asian investors spark Miami property boom with new US residency perks
Interest from two Asian nations led Miami real‑estate search rankings in September.
Asian investors driving Miami real estate boom via new residency incentives.
Government shutdown slams housing market
Congress deadlocked; federal shutdown ripples through Florida housing, with fallout likely to spread nationwide.
U.S. government shutdown slams housing market, causing economic uncertainty.
Exclusive: NYC Penthouse from “Babygirl” & “Succession” Now on Market
The aerie sits inside 200 Amsterdam on the Upper West Side, a venue that’s hosted many recent shoots.
NYC penthouse featured in “Babygirl” and “Succession” now listed.
Webcast: Tax‑Efficient Income Portfolios with Private Real Estate
Join Michael O’Shea from Origin to discuss how real estate boosts tax‑advantaged income and IncomePlus Fund strategy.
Webcast on tax‑efficient income portfolios featuring private real estate.
Probe Reveals Russia's Real Estate Theft Operation
Russia promises “prosperity” in occupied Mariupol but seizes homes, fabricates excuses to dodge owner compensation.
Russian officials investigate widespread real estate theft operation.
LegalMatch Alerts Home Buyers: Earnest Money to Secret Debt Risks
Navigate Real Estate Safely: LegalMatch.com Helps Avoid Costly Financial Pitfalls & Legal Risks
LegalMatch warns home buyers about earnest money hidden debt risks.
Pulaski County, Ill. to Hold Bid Auction for Real Estate Sale
Pulaski County, IL to hold sealed‑bid auction of delinquent real estate now on public sale.
Pulaski County Illinois auction for real estate sale.
Senate Passes Historic Housing Law
Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act received unanimous backing for home construction, loan guidance, and disaster recovery.
Senate chamber in Washington DC passes historic housing law.
Real Estate Notes: One City Secures Fitness Chain Deal
Berry Hill property on market for $4M; Alabama firm acquires local architecture firm
One City signs fitness chain lease in downtown city center.
Revvity Shuts Second MA Facility, Raises Layoffs During Consolidation
Lawrence, MA – Revvity Inc. (NYSE: RVTY), one of MA’s biggest firms, confirms second site closure amid workforce cuts.
Revvity closes second Massachusetts plant, announces layoffs amid consolidation.
Man to be retried for kidnapping and murder of Minnesota realtor
Lyndon Wiggins, freed after 2022 convictions overturned, returns to Hennepin District Court for Monique Baugh killing.
Man retried for kidnapping, murder of Minnesota realtor.
Latham's Global Real Estate Head Moves to Kirkland
Michelle Kelban, New York‑based, spent her entire 25‑year legal career at Latham.
Latham Global Real Estate Head relocates to Kirkland, Washington.
Real Estate: New Jackson Elementary Designs Unveiled in West Bend
Real Estate: New Jackson Elementary designs unveiled in West Bend School District.
New Jackson Elementary designs unveiled in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Philly renters struggle monthly, low wages and rising costs.
Philly's median rent rose 2023‑24, incomes fell—renters now cost‑burdened, spending more of their wages on housing.
Philly renters face rising costs, low wages, struggling with monthly rent.

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