REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Zillow and NextHome Partner to Eliminate Hidden Real Estate Listings
NextHome's 6,000 agents gain instant listing visibility through Zillow partnership.
Zillow and NextHome executives sign partnership agreement in Seattle, Washington office.
NextHome Aligns with Zillow on Transparent Real Estate Listings
NextHome Joins Zillow in Committing to Listing Transparency and Consumer Protection.
Real estate agent NextHome partners with Zillow on transparent listings nationwide.
Real estate broker scams investors with fake listings, totaling $3 million loss.
Chicago man sentenced to prison for four-year real estate scam through Chestnut Realty.
Real estate broker scams investors with fake listings, causing $3 million loss nationwide.
Sacramento investor Ethan Conrad faces 4th civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault
Sacramento real estate investor Ethan Conrad faces civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault.
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Zillow Resists Efforts to Limit Real Estate Listing Accessibility
Zillow introduces policy to prevent selective listing sharing by brokerages.
Zillow executives resist government efforts to limit real estate listing accessibility nationwide.
Dentons' UAE Real Estate Team Wins Top Honors at Chambers Middle East Awards 2025
Dentons' Real Estate team wins UAE Team of the Year at Chambers Middle East Awards 2025 in Dubai.
Dentons' UAE real estate team wins top honors at Chambers Middle East Awards 2025 ceremony.
Zillow to exclude MLS-listed homes from public displays
eXp-endorsed move could impact listings promoted via social media, yard signs under NAR's "delayed marketing" policy.
Zillow logo, real estate website, excluding MLS-listed homes from public display.
Zillow and eXp Pledge Transparency in Real Estate
Zillow Announces New Standards for Listing Transparency, Turning Tide Against Anti-Consumer Practices
Zillow and eXp executives pledge transparency in real estate industry meeting.
Wall Street Panics, Real Estate Remains Calm Amid Tariff Fears
Bill Ackman Criticizes Trump's "Liberation Day" Tariffs, Warns of Economic Consequences
Wall Street traders react to tariff fears amidst calm real estate market.
Compass accused of underhanded business practices by Windermere executive
Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi vows to compete with Compass without a private listing network.
Windermere executive confronts Compass over alleged underhanded business practices in real estate.
NYC Garage Collapse Owners Seek Demolition of Adjacent Structure
Two years after a fatal parking garage collapse, owners plan to demolish neighboring building.
NYC garage collapse site owners inspect adjacent structure for demolition.
Building Black Wealth: The Power of Homeownership
Homeownership has long been a key to wealth creation, building equity and securing financial stability for American families.
Group of African Americans gathered around a house, celebrating homeownership success.
New York Real Estate Commission and Agent Fees Explained
What You Get for Your Money: A Breakdown of Realtor Commissions in New York State
New York real estate commission and agent fees explained in infographic.
Palm Beach North End estate sells for $13.25M, a significant price drop from 2023 sale
Palm Beach house at 156 Seagate Road sells for $13.25 million, down from its late 2023 price of $15.25 million.
Palm Beach North End estate sells for $13.25M, significant price drop noted.
Real Estate Lawsuit Update: Key Cases for April 10, 2025
$5 million Belcaro house fire sparks $3.6 million in mechanic's liens and more.
Real estate lawsuit update with key cases from April 10, 2025.
Algorithmic Pricing Regulations Sweep Rental Market, Experts Warn
Lawmakers seek to ban algorithmic pricing tools, but attorneys warn of antitrust law risks.
Regulators implement algorithmic pricing rules in rental market, sparking expert warnings nationwide.
Real estate agent accused, sparking industry-wide anxiety
Real estate agent faces legal action over alleged underquoting of 11 properties.
Real estate agent accused of misconduct, sparking industry-wide anxiety and concern.
Investment advisor sentenced to federal prison for $3M scheme
Chicago real estate broker sentenced to 4 years, 2 months in prison for $3 million investment fraud.
Financial advisor sentenced to federal prison for $3 million investment scheme.
Canadian lumber tax hike may boost new home prices
US to nearly double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, builders advised to plan ahead.
Canadian lumber tax hike impacts new home prices in North America.
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