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Marin County Residents Oppose New Housing Development in Mill Creek Project
Mill Creek Residential faces opposition from Fairfax officials over large apartment project, key to county's state housing plan.
Marin County residents protest Mill Creek housing development in opposition.
Reviewing Key Developments in Residential Property Law
Industry experts reveal best practices for negotiating written buyer contracts.
Image: Legal documents and gavel on desk, symbolizing property law review.
Soho Artists Win as Court Rejects Conversion Fee Ruling
New York City barred from charging fees for artist apartment conversions due to constitutional concerns.
Soho artists celebrate court victory over conversion fee ruling.
Sterling Bay's massive apartment plan gets thumbs down from city panel
Sterling Bay's apartment plan near Chicago River derailed by dramatic committee meeting.
Sterling Bay's rejected apartment plan by city panel in Chicago.
Arizona Agents Can Now Opt Out of National Association Membership
Realty ONE agents can access local MLS via MLS Choice with Phoenix Realtors outside of NAR membership.
Arizona agents opt out of national association membership, symbolized by broken chain.
National Association of Realtors Avoids Bankruptcy, President Claims
NAR President Kevin Sears reveals how close the association came to bankruptcy due to the Sitzer/Burnett ruling.
National Association of Realtors president announces bankruptcy avoidance in press conference.
Landlords Rush to Claim Tax Breaks Under J-51 Program
Clock ticks down for NYC property owners seeking J-51 tax break renewal.
Landlords filing for tax breaks in J-51 Program rush.
Boruch Drillman Faces New Allegations
Boruch Drillman's woes worsen: awaiting sentencing for $165m mortgage scam, faces $2.1m debt ruling.
Boruch Drillman accused of misconduct, facing new allegations in court.
US Justice Department Closes Rental Pricing Antitrust Investigation
Company to "aggressively defend" itself against "baseless allegations" in ongoing civil suits.
US Justice Department closes rental pricing antitrust investigation, government building.
Homebuying platform EasyKnock ceases operations
EasyKnock, a proptech firm, has closed down after an abrupt announcement, leaving its website with minimal information.
Image: EasyKnock logo on a digital screen with
Berkeley to boost innovation through revised zoning regulations
Berkeley eases zoning laws for R&D labs with moderate biosafety risk, aiming to attract more companies.
Berkeley zoning regulations update to boost innovation in city development.
New York Times Criticizes NAR Over Alleged Politicking Influence
New Report Raises Transparency Concerns Over NAR's Partisan Spending Practices.
New York Times criticizes NAR for alleged political influence, newspaper headline.
Caruso Realty Partners joins forces with Christie's Southern California
Michael Caruso helps others succeed in coastal Orange County real estate after years of owning his own brokerage.
Caruso Realty Partners partners with Christie's in Southern California real estate.
EasyKnock Proptech Closes Amid Sale-Leaseback Backlash
Company faces lawsuits from Texas and Michigan customers, plus scrutiny from multiple state attorneys general.
EasyKnock Proptech closes due to sale-leaseback backlash, office building in background.
NAR Shifts Focus to Conversational Engagement in Member Experience Approach
NAR Seeks Input from Members and Associations on Delivering Value for Future Success
NAR members engaging in conversational approach for improved experience.
Rocket Mortgage disputes allegations of appraisal bias in lawsuit
Rocket Mortgage sues HUD after being sued by Justice Department over alleged appraisal bias.
Rocket Mortgage logo on computer screen, denying appraisal bias in lawsuit.

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