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Protecting Seniors from Real Estate Scams: DA's Office Offers Guidance
Contra Costa County DA's Office hosts workshop to prevent real estate fraud targeting older adults.
District Attorney's Office provides guidance to seniors on real estate scam prevention nationwide.
Local Agent Weighs in on Zillow's Real Estate Dispute
Compass sues Zillow over alleged improper real estate listing practices.
Local real estate agent discusses Zillow dispute in front of office building.
Real Estate Update: Tariffs, Tax Breaks, and Market Shifts
Catch up on key real estate developments by state, including Compass v. Zillow lawsuit and opportunity zone program updates.
Real estate professionals discuss tariffs, tax breaks, and market shifts globally.
Impact of Higher Realty Transfer Taxes on Market Activity
Roosevelt's 'safest investment' claim may not hold up for New Jersey commercial real estate owners.
Real estate agents and buyers discuss higher taxes at a market forum.
White House downplays July trade deal deadline significance
Negotiations to wrap up in September, with president focused on new Fed chair and GSEs exploring crypto.
White House officials discuss trade deal deadline, downplaying July significance in Washington D.C.
New Jersey's Affordable Housing Crisis: Who Should Foot the Bill?
Rising home construction costs fuel debate over affordable housing funding in proposed state budget.
New Jersey affordable housing crisis: residents, developers, or government bear the financial burden.
Compass CEO seeks court order to block Zillow's listing restrictions
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin claims new standards will cause "irreparable damage", accusing Zillow and Redfin of colluding against him.
Compass CEO in court to block Zillow's listing restrictions nationwide.
MLS expands transparency efforts to include referral fee disclosures
New disclosure forms clarify payment details for home buyers and sellers, says Northwest MLS.
MLS officials announce expanded transparency efforts with referral fee disclosure policies nationwide.
Lawyer sues former partner over firm's collapse after sudden departure
Seiden & Schein led New York real estate law in tax, zoning, and inclusionary air rights for top developers.
Lawyer sues former partner over law firm collapse after sudden exit.
Ralls County Senior Tax Relief Program Applications Due Monday
Applications and program details available at rallscountymo.gov/senior-real-estate-tax-relief.
Ralls County senior citizens submit tax relief program applications by Monday deadline.
Developer clashes with Mamdani over luxury housing project in NYC
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's $100B rent freeze plan sparks backlash from landlords and developers.
Developer and NYC Mayor Mamdani in dispute over luxury housing project construction.
Chicago indie brokerages consolidate amidst national market shifts
Baird & Warner and Dream Town merge, forming the region's 2nd-largest brokerage with approximately 3,000 agents.
Chicago independent brokerages merge amidst national market fluctuations and consolidation efforts.
Chicago real estate firms Baird & Warner and Dream Town to combine
Combined brokerage to become Chicagoland's second-largest, based on 2024 sales volume.
Chicago real estate firms Baird & Warner and Dream Town merge headquarters.
Ralls County Senior Tax Relief Program Approaching Expiration
Ralls County officials set June 30 deadline at 4:40 pm, with no late applications accepted.
Ralls County senior citizens face tax relief program expiration deadline in Missouri.
Mower County real estate market stalls amid ransomware fallout
Mower County officials clean up cyber attack, impacting local real estate market.
Mower County real estate market slows due to ransomware attacks in Minnesota.
NY Broker Creates Inclusive Brand with Purpose
Anthony Ruperto of Ally Realty advocates for accessible homeownership, calling for change as a Realtor.
New York broker launches inclusive brand with purpose-driven mission statement.
NWMLS updates real estate forms with referral fee disclosures
New Referral Fee Disclosure Form and Updated Brokerage Services Agreements
Northwest Multiple Listing Service updates real estate forms with referral fee disclosures.
Real Estate Brokers Turn to Innovative Risk Management Strategies
From parametric solutions to captives: the next wave of tools includes data, timing, and broker readiness.
Real estate brokers adopt innovative risk management techniques globally amidst market fluctuations.

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