REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Beaver County official scrutinizes property transaction tied to ex-solicitor's involvement
Beaver County real estate deal sparks insider deal concerns, prompting calls for investigation.
Beaver County official examines suspicious property deal with ex-solicitor's connection.
National Association of Realtors' Fair Housing Consumer Guide
NAR warns against discriminatory practices in transactions, advising sellers not to exclude certain buyers through agent direction.
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Commission fees subject to discussion
Many recent sellers report negotiating lower commissions with their agents, a trend revealed in new Zillow survey data.
Financial regulators discuss commission fee reforms in a meeting.
Developer paid millions in back rent after donations to local officials
Developer Scott Goodman accused of owing $2M in unpaid rent while making political contributions.
Developer pays millions in back rent after donating to local government officials.
Taxes Due This Week: Personal and Real Estate Payments Overdue
Arkansas Tax Deadline: October 15 Due Date for Personal and Real Estate Taxes.
Deadline looms as taxpayers face overdue personal and real estate tax payments nationwide.
Irvine Council Approves Land Rezone Near Airport Despite Commission Objections
Irvine Rezones Business District for 15,000 Homes Near John Wayne Airport Despite Noise, Safety Concerns.
Irvine City Council votes to rezone land near John Wayne Airport.
Real Estate Experts Weigh in on Controversial Buyer Contract Proposal
New buyer agent contract sparks debate among industry experts, with its creator weighing in on feedback
Real estate experts discuss buyer contract proposal at industry conference.
Alecta's 2018 Real Estate Bet Raises Questions Over Oversight
A law firm's six-year-old warning about Heimstaden Bostad investment was ignored by Alecta's finance committee.
Alecta executive stands in front of Stockholm real estate development project.
Dutch Real Estate Transfer Tax Regulations Update
Real estate transfer tax on share acquisitions: A growing concern for Dutch real estate companies, with potential mitigation strategies available.
Dutch real estate agents gather at Amsterdam conference discussing tax regulations update.
NYC Buildings Must Install Bird-Friendly Glass Under New Legislation
City Council proposes bill requiring bird-friendly window retrofits in large buildings by 2030.
New York City skyscrapers install bird-friendly glass under recent legislation regulations.
Commercial Real Estate Sees Hope in Secondary Markets
Despite gloomy headlines, secondaries gain traction in commercial real estate.
Commercial real estate investors seek opportunities in secondary US market cities.
Florida Condo Owners Resist Massive Fee Increase of Up to $3,000 Monthly
Harborage Condo residents unite against costly state regulations threatening their finances by year's end.
Florida condo owners protest massive fee hike up to $3000 monthly.
Winnipeg Realtor Fined $35K for Concealing Home Flaws
Manitoba real estate agent banned for 2.5 years, fined $35,000 over concealed home defects.
Winnipeg realtor fined $35K for concealing home defects in Manitoba property sales.
Why Homeowners Choose to Sell Agent-Free: Pros and Cons Revealed
Selling a house can be stressful; a realtor can provide valuable support and flexibility.
Homeowners selling property without agents, weighing pros and cons of agent-free sales.
Court Filings: Gibson, Homie Cases Move Forward with New Motions
Defendants seek dismissal in Missouri case, while Utah MLS is dropped and eXp Realty settles.
Actor Mel Gibson and rapper Homie court cases advance with new motions filed.

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