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.

Mass Real Estate Broker Commission Class Action Settlement Reaches $730 Million
Homeowners can claim part of $730M settlement for inflated real estate commission fees by May 9, 2025.
Real estate brokers settle class action lawsuit for $730 million nationwide.
Aspen's 1979 Real Estate Transfer Tax: A Historical Perspective
Beyond the realm of conventional wisdom, there are unseen forces at play in real estate transactions.
Vintage photograph of Aspen, Colorado's 1979 real estate transfer tax documents and officials.
Argentina's Real Estate Market Revives After Milei Ends Rent Control
Immediate and beneficial effects were seen by all," says former vice president of Argentina's central bank.
Argentina's real estate market revives after President Milei ends rent control measures.
Gibson Realty Sues eXp, Weichert for Poaching Agents
Plaintiffs claim brokerages shopped around for cheap settlements in reverse auction allegations.
Gibson Realty sues eXp and Weichert for alleged agent poaching in real estate.
Federal policy changes impact local real estate landscape
D.C.-area real estate market faces uncertainty due to federal policies, prompting families to reassess buying and selling decisions.
Government officials announce policy changes affecting local real estate market nationwide.
Finding Meaningful Employment: A Fresh Approach
Partnering with the right team can significantly impact your results.
Job seekers explore innovative career paths in a modern office setting.
Days on Market: A Brewing Industry Controversy?
Days on market: a complex metric with varying views on transparency and consumer interests.
Brewery owners and regulators discuss rising days on market controversy nationwide.
CFPB's uncertain trajectory under Trump administration
Agency's operations paused, likely to be restructured and refocused; experts weigh in on potential next steps.
CFPB Director at podium, surrounded by Trump administration officials in Washington D.C.
Orono's Water Rights Dispute: A Real Estate Agent Takes on Local Elites
Riparian rights to Lake Minnetonka home severed in 1984, ownership unclear; petition filed with Minnesota Supreme Court.
Orono real estate agent confronts local elites in water rights dispute.
Missouri keeps real estate sale prices hidden from public view
Bill proposes requiring buyers to disclose property purchase prices, aiming for fairer property taxes.
Missouri real estate agents conceal sale prices from public view in Missouri.
Navigating Florida's Real Estate Licensing Process in 7 Key Steps
Get a Florida Real Estate License: Step-by-Step Guide, Timelines, Costs & Requirements
Florida real estate agents navigating licensing process through 7 key steps.
Tether and Reelly Tech Collaborate on UAE Real Estate Transaction Innovation
Tether Operations Limited, the largest digital asset company, signs major Memorandum of Understanding.
Tether and Reelly Tech collaborate on UAE real estate transaction innovation project.

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