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Eight Brokerages, Multiple Listing Services Face New Litigation
Companies not covered by NAR deal agree to settle, paying over $10.5 million in damages.
Eight brokerages, multiple listing services face new litigation in US real estate.
LA Wildfire Real Estate Agent Charged with Price Gouging
Glendale Agent Accused of Charging Evacuee Family Over 50% Above List Price for Rental Home.
Real estate agent charged with price gouging during LA wildfire crisis.
Avoiding Social Media Pitfalls: 4 Essential Guidelines
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Expert guidelines for safe social media use, avoiding online pitfalls and risks globally.
California Wildfire Victims Receive Free Protection from Real Estate Scams with Pacific Coast Title Partnership
EquityProtect partners with Pacific Coast Title Company to protect California wildfire victims from title theft.
California wildfire survivors receive free protection from real estate scams with Pacific Coast Title.
FCT Takes Control of Fintracker to Enhance Identity Verification in Canadian Real Estate
FCT Announces Majority Investment in Fintracker Inc., a Leading Identity Verification and Compliance Solution Provider.
Financial Crimes Tribunal takes control of Fintracker in Canadian real estate verification.
Sally Sparks Rejoins Wallace Real Estate
Sally Sparks, a seasoned East Tennessee real estate agent with 22+ years of experience, returns to Wallace Real Estate's Lakeside Office.
Sally Sparks returns to Wallace Real Estate, smiling with colleagues in office.
Brokerages Seek Settlement Approval, Nosalek Hearing Scheduled
Baird & Warner and Real Estate One to contribute $3.7M, as MLS PIN case resumes after delay.
Financial brokerages await settlement approval, Nosalek hearing scheduled in court.
Florida multifamily sales slump for older properties
Weekly alert on critical Florida real estate issues, news, and analysis.
Florida multifamily properties for sale decline, older buildings struggling with market trends.
Navigating Settlements: Expert Insights from a Real Estate Lawyer
Watch NAR's general counsel discuss the commissions deal, appeals and more.
Real estate lawyer shares expert insights on navigating residential settlements in the US.
Telemarketing regulations delayed following court appeal decision
FCC delays TCPA changes, keeping less stringent consumer contact rules in place for a year.
Businessmen in a courtroom, surrounded by documents, awaiting telemarketing regulation decision.
Shorewood tenants file lawsuit over 421a tax break allegations
Jamaica apartment tenants sue developer for allegedly misusing affordable housing tax break.
Shorewood tenants protest outside building, alleging 421a tax break abuse in NYC.
New Home Sales End Year on a High Note
Sales rose 2.5% in 2024, contrasting with a decline in existing home sales.
New home sales surge to a strong finish in the United States.
Full House Resorts resumes casino construction following court decision
Construction resumes on stalled Waukegan casino project after Illinois Supreme Court ruling.
Full House Resorts resumes casino construction in Colorado following court decision victory.
California agent faces price gouging allegations amidst rent control measures
California Attorney General files first price-gouging charges related to wildfires.
California real estate agent accused of price gouging amidst rent control efforts.
House Real Estate Caucus Revives in New Legislative Session
Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus relaunches with expanded support for real estate issues.
US House Real Estate Caucus reconvenes for new legislative session in Washington.
Coney Island Community Board Opposes $3 Billion Casino Development
Community Board 13 rejects land use changes for Joseph Sitt's Coney Island casino plan.
Coney Island community board members protest against proposed $3 billion casino development.
Federal workers return to downtown LA offices
Federal workers to return to 1M+ sq ft of LA offices next month, boosting downtown area.
Federal employees return to work at downtown Los Angeles office buildings.
Howard Lutnick resolves $50M bonus dispute with Newmark Group
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick settles lawsuit with commercial real estate shareholders.
Howard Lutnick shakes hands with Newmark Group executives resolving $50M bonus dispute.

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