REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Chattanooga Real Estate Market Cools After Feverish Seller's Market
Sharon and Pete Butler's long-term Hixson home was supposed to be their forever residence.
Chattanooga real estate market slows down after intense seller's market period.
Connecticut Real Estate Firms Unite Under Single Brand
Merger combines 150 sales associates across four Connecticut offices.
Connecticut real estate firms merge under unified single brand identity nationwide.
United Real Estate Specialists Acquires KMS Realty Assets
United Real Estate Specialists expands reach and services with KMS Realty partnership.
United Real Estate Specialists acquires KMS Realty assets in major business deal.
NJ Homebuyers Must Be Warned of Flood Risks in Hoboken & Jersey City
New Jersey law requires full flood risk disclosure by March 2024, affecting Hoboken and Jersey City residents.
Hoboken and Jersey City homebuyers warned of flood risks in New Jersey.
MLS Exec Set to Step Down as CEO
Florida's Stellar MLS CEO Merri Jo Cowen to step down, succeeded by COO Shayne Fairley.
MLS executive prepares to leave CEO position, marking leadership transition in sports industry.
Real Estate Lawsuit Update: Key Cases for July 31, 2025
$25M Aurora foreclosure, mechanic's lien for Maria Empanada, 14 new Marshall Fire lawsuits filed.
Real estate lawsuit update with key cases from July 31, 2025.
Baltimore Developer Brandon Chasen to File for Bankruptcy Protection
Adam Freiman, Brandon Chasen's attorney, says his client is focused on seeing the process through with dignity and honesty.
Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen prepares to file for bankruptcy in court.
Real Estate Deals in Monroe County, July 14-18, 2025
View real estate transactions by parcel number on the Monroe County GIS website's Parcel Viewer.
Monroe County real estate deals, transactions, and sales from July 14-18, 2025.
REITs Secure Key Legislative Advantages
House Resolution 1 introduces key changes with tax advantages affecting REITs and the real estate industry.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) secure key legislative advantages in Washington D.C.
RE/MAX revenue declines despite growing agent base
Profits and margin rise despite 7.3% Q2 revenue drop, with global agent count reaching an all-time high.
RE/MAX agent base grows, revenue declines amidst global market fluctuations.
Virginia real estate agent and EMT faces charges of misconduct with minors.
Fairfax County police charge 46-year-old real estate agent and volunteer EMT for alleged misconduct with minors.
Virginia real estate agent and EMT charged with misconduct involving minors.

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