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Judge Overrules Most Objections to Settlements
Judge Bough Approves Nine Brokerage Settlements, Calling Them "Best Deal Possible"
Judge rejects most objections to multi-million dollar settlements in court hearing.
LA's "Mansion Tax" Sales Skew Heavily Toward Westside Homes
ULA, LA's mansion tax, generates less than half of projected $1.1B/year, mainly from West LA after 18 months.
Los Angeles mansion tax affects Westside homes with high sales skew.
Tesla Lease Commission Dispute: Brokers Sue Triangle Equities for $6 Million
Compass Brokers Dispute Commission Payment from Triangle Equities Over Tesla Lease Deal.
Tesla lease brokers sue Triangle Equities in $6 million commission dispute.
Fannie Mae reports significant financial losses due to commercial mortgage scams
Fannie Mae confirms ongoing investigation into widespread commercial mortgage fraud schemes, with potential significant financial losses.
Fannie Mae logo with graph showing significant financial losses in commercial mortgages.
Vietnamese billionaire appeals capital punishment for massive $27 billion financial scam conviction
Saigon Commercial Bank collapse shocks Vietnam, sparking rare protests among investors who lost savings.
Vietnamese billionaire appeals capital punishment in massive $27 billion financial scam case.
Egyptian Developers Offer Strategic Guidance for Real Estate Growth
Decision Makers Conference participants outline actionable steps for advancing real estate, dismissing "bubble" concerns.
Egyptian developers provide strategic guidance for real estate growth in Cairo.
Judge Approves $110M Settlement in High-Profile Real Estate Fee Dispute
Redfin, Compass, and Seven Others Secure $110 Million Settlement Approval in Court
Judge approves $110 million settlement in high-profile real estate fee dispute case.
Incumbent Commissioner Faces Challenger in Local Election
Both candidates prioritize protecting water quality for drinking and recreation, focusing on sewer pipe maintenance in the county's underground infrastructure.
Local election scene with incumbent commissioner and challenger shaking hands outdoors.
Enhancing Cybersecurity Measures for Real Estate Businesses
Default passwords remain a major vulnerability in real estate and other industries, but 'passwordless' solutions offer an easy fix.
Business professionals discussing cybersecurity measures in a real estate conference setting.
One Year On: Are the Most Significant Effects of Sitzer/Burnett Still Unfolding?
Industry waits for clarity on impact of landmark verdict amid recent changes and uncertainty.
Politicians Sitzer and Burnett one year after significant scandal in Washington D.C.
Russia Seizes Crimea Real Estate Worth $60M in 2024
In occupied Crimea, over 1,200 properties valued at RUB 4.5 billion have been nationalized since last year.
Russian authorities seize real estate worth $60 million in occupied Crimea.
Newport News sends incorrect real estate tax notices to over 1,200 residents
Newport News Treasurer's Office mistakenly sends real estate tax bills to 1,200 homeowners.
Newport News residents receive incorrect real estate tax notices in error.
Cooperation vs. Pocket Listings: A Growing Industry Dispute
National Association of Realtors' leadership considers abolishing Clear Cooperation Policy amid year of significant policy changes.
Real estate agents debate cooperation versus pocket listings in industry dispute.
Larry Rogers maintains control over campaign funds amidst property tax controversy
Cook County property tax lawyers back Larry Rogers Jr. in reelection bid against Fritz Kaegi ally.
Larry Rogers retains control of campaign funds amidst property tax controversy in [location].
New York Real Estate Execs Backing Presidential Candidates Revealed
Real estate pros donate to both Harris and Trump, citing housing concerns in FEC data analysis.
New York real estate executives endorse presidential candidates in high-profile political move.

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