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Darryl Shaw Submits Plans for New Ybor City Development – Preview
Rezoning could open 2.9 million sq ft for residential, office, retail, and hotel use.
Darryl Shaw unveils Ybor City development plans preview.
Objectors to commission deals get final say
On Jan. 14, a three‑judge panel will hear arguments on whether Sitzer/Burnett and Gibson settlements stay.
Objectors protest outside commission office, demanding final decision.
Real Estate Matters: Our Take on a Reader’s Successful DIY Sale
I just read your column and want to share my DIY home‑selling experience.
Homeowner proudly displays “Sold” sign outside house after DIY sale.
Florida Reconsiders Abolishing State Real Estate Commission
Florida considers bill to eliminate licensing boards, including the Real Estate Commission.
Florida officials discuss reviving state real estate commission.
Realtors® Relief Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Hope After Disaster
In September, RRF aims to inspire 25,000 REALTORS, 500 associations to support communities hit by fires, floods, tornadoes
Realtors Relief Foundation celebrates 25 years of hope after disaster.
Rosen urges Alexandria REI investors to secure counsel before deadline
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights firm, New York, Newsfile Corp., Dec 14, 2025.
Rosen urges Alexandria REI investors to secure counsel before deadline.
December 14 real estate deals in Berks County
Transactions without transfer price (no money exchanged); all deeds recorded at Berks County Recorder, public record.
Berks County real estate deals announced December 14, property transactions highlighted.
Wealthy sellers act as banks for their buyers.
Seller financing: seller acts as lender, offering buyers a short‑term home loan.
Affluent sellers provide bank services to buyers in upscale office.
Thousands of Victorian landlords leave top suburbs over rental reforms
Thousands of Melbourne rental homes vanish as landlords face higher regulation and land tax.
Victorian landlords exit top suburbs due to new rental reforms.
Bloomington Agent Fires Home to Claim Insurance, Authorities Say
Bloomington realtor detained in McLean County Jail after police say he set his home on fire.
Bloomington agent sets fire to home for insurance claim.
Transparency drives the next real estate breakthrough
Real estate complexity adds hidden costs for buyers and sellers. Clarity and transparency could spark next disruption.
Real estate industry embraces transparency for next breakthrough innovation.
Simplifying Fairness in NYC Real Estate Ownership
Co-op boards may reject buyers without explanation—time to demand transparency.
NYC skyline, diverse homeowners, simplifying fair real estate ownership.
RentStac Expands Real Estate Platform, Adds Features, Sees Adoption
New York, Dec 11, 2025 – FinanceWireRentStac, a digital real‑estate infrastructure tech firm.
RentStac expands platform, adds features, boosts adoption in real estate.
The Ten: Real Estate at AI Turning Point
AI is smarter, more powerful, and now accessible to agents and execs—essential, yet risky.
Ten real estate agents analyze AI‑driven market shift in downtown office.
Woodsonia Real Estate Secures Approval for Good Life District Project
Grand Island City Council approved two resolutions on Dec. 9 to support Woodsonia Rea.
Woodsonia Real Estate receives approval for Good Life District project.
Fed chair hopeful sees ample room to lower rates in 2026
Report questions Trump’s mortgage docs CFPB official resigns; ROAD to Housing Act derailed; NFIP pushes longterm approval.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Washington, hopeful about lowering rates in 2026.
Dallas CEO Penalized $5.7M in Historic Sexual Harassment Trial
Dallas real estate CEO ordered to pay $5.7M after sexual harassment judgment.
Dallas CEO fined $5.7M in historic sexual harassment trial.
Fed Chair cautions housing will be problematic post‑rate cut
Divided Fed cuts rates 25 bps on Dec 10, third cut this year, amid inflation worries and soft jobs market.
Fed Chair warns housing market faces challenges after rate cut.
Two major promotions at eXp; Hanna becomes COO, joins RE commission
Carrie Lysenko, Zoocasa CEO, becomes eXp CTO; Holly Mabery named brokerage officer; Annie Hanna Cestra chairs PA RE Comm.
Hanna appointed COO at eXp, joins real estate commission.
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