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.

VA Home Loan Borrowers Face Real Estate Market Shifts
National Association of Realtors to Implement New Buyer-Broker Compensation Settlement on August 17, 2024.
Veterans face challenges in real estate market due to shifting loan conditions.
Venezuela's State Oil Firm Sued by Oklahoma Company for Seizure of Assets
Venezuela's state-owned oil company to face US lawsuit over seized drilling rigs.
Venezuela's state oil company sued in Oklahoma over asset seizure dispute.
EfTEN Real Estate Fund Notifies Extraordinary General Shareholder Meeting
The Management Board of EfTEN Real Estate Fund AS convenes an extraordinary general meeting to be held in Tallinn on [date].
Businessmen gather at EfTEN Real Estate Fund's extraordinary shareholder meeting in Estonia.
Judge Dismisses Antitrust Lawsuit vs Phoenix Suns' Owner
Florida Federal Court Dismisses Mortgage Broker's Antitrust Case Against NBA Owner's Company.
Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuit against Robert Sarver, owner of Phoenix Suns basketball team.
Boone County Seniors' Tax Relief Program Applications Due Soon
Boone County seniors aged 62+ have one week left to apply for senior real estate tax relief.
Boone County seniors gather at local office with tax relief program applications.
Developer Scraps Crown Heights Project Despite City OK
Ian Eichner Withdraws Crown Heights Project Application Amid City Approval
Abandoned construction site in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood with city-approved plans nearby.
Boston Housing Affordability Mandate Critics Seek Delay
NAIOP Massachusetts seeks delay of Boston's October 1 affordable housing mandate.
Boston officials and critics discuss housing affordability mandate delay request outdoors.
CoStar prevails in Realtor.com trade secrets lawsuit
US District Court Judge Denies Move's Preliminary Injunction Request Over Realtor.com Claims.
CoStar wins trade secrets lawsuit against Realtor.com in Washington D.C. court.
Beyond the Numbers: Closing the Housing Gap and Finding Solutions
Housing issues enter presidential politics, but federal solutions may not alleviate shortage soon.
Community leaders discuss housing shortage solutions in urban cityscape meeting.
California Governor Approves Legislation to Boost Housing Construction
California Governor Signs 7 Housing Bills to Boost Production, Lower Homelessness.
California Governor signs legislation to increase housing construction in state.
Nantucket's High-Stakes Gamble on Its Future Wealth
Waterfront homeowners weigh risks of short-term ownership against long-term benefits.
Nantucket Island residents gather near historic lighthouse, discussing economic development plans.
REBNY's Agent Guidelines Criticized for Obscure Language
REBNY's buyer representation agreement guidelines lack clarity and comprehensiveness, a law professor argues in a new report.
Real estate agents criticize REBNY guidelines for unclear language in New York City.
Regulating Home Sales: An Overview of US Federal Law
This column provides general information about the law and is not intended as legal advice; consult an attorney for specific guidance on personal or business matters.
US federal law regulating home sales in America's real estate market.
Online backlash targets real estate firm; it strikes back with clients' private data
Agency responds to backlash by posting personal details of online critics after viral controversy over strict rental conditions.
Real estate company faces online backlash, releases clients' private data in response.
Behind Closed Doors: Real Estate's Hidden Culture of Price Manipulation
Watch Steve Brobeck discuss his concerns on industry practices influencing commissions cases and DOJ investigations.
Real estate agents manipulating prices behind closed doors in luxury properties nationwide.

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