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.

Residents demand total ban on noisy home improvement tools
Australia's scorching temperatures spark renewed calls for a ban on black and dark-colored roofs.
Residents protest against loud home renovation equipment in residential neighborhood streets.
Local Insights with Matt Lawing: Real Estate Trends & National Developments
Realtor Matt Lawing Discusses Local Real Estate Market's Potential Impact from Recent Settlement.
Matt Lawing discusses local real estate trends and national market developments.
Tiny home bandits strike, swiping entire dwellings whole
Tiny Home Vanishes Overnight: Thieves Steal Entire Structure from Monica Badzinski's Plot in November.
Tiny homes stolen in coordinated heists across rural countryside communities nationwide.
Pasadena Landlords Comply with Rent Control Registry Requirement
Two-thirds of Pasadena's rent-controlled landlords sign up for database by Sunday's deadline.
Pasadena landlords register properties under rent control ordinance in compliance.
McDonald's sues former StreetEasy CEO over disputed NYC penthouse demolition demand
McDonald's Sues Developer Over Rooftop Penthouse Built Above Restaurant HVAC Equipment Storage
McDonald's sues former StreetEasy CEO in NYC over penthouse demolition dispute.
The Enigmatic Figure: A Form-Shifting Outsider's Quest
Law Professor Tanya Monestier's Investigation of Buyer Agreements Led Her to Become a Key Figure in NAR's Biggest Battle.
Mysterious figure in urban landscape transforms into various forms amidst city streets.
Yimbys Take Center Stage in a Year of Urban Development
Yimby movement sees major wins in 2024, with housing policies advancing despite mayoral loss.
Yimby activists protest urban development amidst cityscape with skyscrapers and construction.
Hungary Scraps Real Estate Route for Golden Visa Applicants
Hungary follows Portugal in abolishing real estate investment option from its Golden Visa Program.
Hungary abolishes real estate investment route for Golden Visa applicants in Budapest.
Phoenix Realtors Push Back Against NAR's MLS Choice Initiative
NAR's MLS Choice lets non-Realtors join Phoenix association; PAR warns of "chilling" effect on innovation.
Phoenix realtors protest against National Association of Realtors' MLS choice initiative outdoors.
Florida Condo Owners Face Key Deadlines Under New Safety Legislation
South Florida condo owners unclear on post-Surfside collapse regulations and exemptions.
Florida condo owners face deadlines under new safety legislation in Miami.
Real estate brokers held in federal custody for alleged serial sex crimes
Three Alexander brothers allegedly trafficked and raped dozens of women over nearly two decades using their wealth and connections.
Two real estate brokers detained by federal authorities for sex crime allegations.
St. Petersburg Sued Over Historic Designation of Mirror Lake
St. Petersburg's new Mirror Lake historic district faces challenge over its legitimacy.
St. Petersburg officials sued over historic designation of Mirror Lake waterfront area.
Clarifying Appraisal and Inspection Findings for Homebuyers
Evaluations can make or break transactions, raising buyer concerns about process and consequences.
Homebuyer guidance on appraisal and inspection processes in real estate transactions.
Fannie Mae Seizes Control of Troubled Investor's Chicago Properties
Fannie Mae Sues Disgraced Landlord Moshe Silber Over Unpaid Multifamily Portfolio Debt.
Fannie Mae takes control of troubled investor's properties in Chicago.
Required Public Disclosure Standards
Complexity of modern leases and loans leads to little actual disclosure.
Business leaders gathered in Washington D.C. discussing financial transparency regulations.
JLL Seeks $3M Repayment from Former Broker Palmese
JLL sues former top broker Stephen Palmese for $3M over alleged contract error.
JLL seeks repayment from former broker Palmese in New York City.
Sola Salons Business Solutions: Property Expertise for Entrepreneurs
Sola Salons Supports Owners with Site Selection, Build-Out Assistance Using Data-Driven Insights and Expert Guidance.
Businesswoman in office setting with property documents, highlighting entrepreneurial expertise solutions.

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