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Berks County Real Estate Deals for April 6
Some transactions lack a transfer price due to non-monetary exchanges; deeds are recorded in the Berks County recorder of deeds office.
Berks County real estate transactions and deals on April 6, 2023.
Real Estate Giant's Workforce Shrinks Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
eXp Realty faces criticism as a multi-level marketing operation, but the company disputes this claim.
Real estate executive faces shrinking workforce amidst sexual assault allegations nationwide.
Real Estate Listing Changes: Do Sellers Gain an Edge Over Buyers?
New NAR policy "Multiple Listing Options for Sellers" shakes up real estate industry.
Real estate agents and sellers in various locations discuss market advantages.
Bengaluru Real Estate Exposed: Insider Reveals Scams and Deceptions
Reddit user blasts Bengaluru real estate industry as "built on deception, short-term greed."
Bengaluru real estate insider reveals scams and deceptions in Indian property market.
Real estate agents adapt to new buyer agent fee regulations
New 2024 settlement payment rules upend traditional real estate agent compensation.
Real estate agents adjust to new regulations in buyer agent fee market.
Compass' Pre-IPO Marketing Campaign in Seattle Unveiled
Brokerage leadership defied MLS rules to privately list properties, risking fines for agents.
Compass real estate agents in Seattle launch pre-IPO marketing campaign.
California Attorney General Secures Agreement with Local Company
HomeOptions to pay $570,000 in penalties and restitution to California homeowners.
California Attorney General signs agreement with local company in Sacramento headquarters.
County Commission avoids significant real estate tax increase
Arlington County Board considers keeping real estate tax rate steady at $1.033 per $100 assessed value this fiscal year.
County commissioners gather, avoiding significant real estate tax hike in local meeting.
Foster Garvey Adds Former Karr Tuttle Real Estate Lawyer
Foster Garvey PC adds former Karr Tuttle Campbell shareholder as Seattle real estate principal.
Lawyer joins Foster Garvey from Karr Tuttle in Seattle real estate practice.
Rochester Real Estate Market: Sellers' Advantage Continues
Michael Corleone's eerie hospital encounter: a haunting scene from The Godfather.
Rochester real estate market graph showing seller's advantage and rising home prices.
Penthouse Ownership Secrets Hidden Behind Anonymity Laws
Trump administration blocks federal crackdown on corporate secrecy, leaving New York's laws uncertain.
Penthouse owners in luxury high-rise buildings shrouded by anonymity laws and secrecy.
Real Estate Laws Under Scrutiny: Major Challenges in Court
2024 saw major real estate legislation; 2025 brings lawsuits to challenge them.
Lawyers examine real estate laws in court amidst major challenges and scrutiny.
Staunton Budget Proposal Includes Real Estate Tax Hike
Staunton's new budget proposal includes tax hike to fund courthouse and Public Works projects.
Staunton city officials propose real estate tax increase in budget plan.
East Bay Real Estate Excellence Awards 2024
The Bay East Association of Realtors honored six top members with annual awards in winter 2024.
East Bay real estate professionals honored at 2024 Excellence Awards ceremony in Oakland.
Lubbock court delivers verdict in contentious land-use case
Lawsuit filed in 2024 alleges zoning code violations by City of Lubbock and Egenbacher Development Group.
Lubbock court delivers verdict in contentious land-use case, Texas property dispute resolved.
Tenant with cancer faces high gas bills despite not being responsible
Angela and her husband's problems started with CKO Real Estate, a slumlord managing their building and 33 others.
Tenant with cancer struggles with high gas bills in UK home.
Real Estate Agents Thrive in Challenging Market Conditions
Redfin Survey: Agents Report Higher Income in 2024, Amid Economic Concerns.
Real estate agents working in challenging market conditions, with diverse cityscapes.

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