REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Developer Nate Paul sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court proceedings
Austin real estate investor Nate Paul ordered to serve 10-day jail sentence for contempt of court.
Nate Paul, developer, sentenced to 10 days in Texas jail.
California Broker Fee Reform: A Social Media Spark
TikTok campaign helps NYC councilman's broker fee reform bill gain traction.
California broker fee reform sparks social media debate and public outcry nationwide.
HOA Governance: A Guide for Realtors, Homebuyers, and Owners
Navigating Homeowners Association Impacts on Real Estate Transactions: A Practitioner's Guide
Community association governance guide with realtors, homebuyers, and owners in a neighborhood setting.
Streamlining FHA Mortgage Transactions: A Guide to Simplified Home Purchase Contracts
More homebuyers opt for FHA mortgages with relaxed eligibility, benefiting from realtor expertise in navigating these loans.
FHA mortgage transactions simplified with streamlined home purchase contracts in USA.
Can a previous home inspection still be relevant when evaluating a new property purchase?
We received the sellers' home inspection report, which was conducted just two weeks after they purchased the property in July.
Homebuyer reviews past inspection report for relevance in new property evaluation process.
Family's Home Reclaimed Amid Allegations of Real Estate Scam
Providence Family Sues Real Estate Firm Over Alleged Deception in Home Sale.
Family's home reclaimed amidst real estate scam allegations in suburban neighborhood.
Singer Island condo buyer files lawsuit against Amrit developer over HOA governance issues
Buyer claims Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences failed to deliver promised peace and happiness despite $1.8M purchase.
Singer Island condo buyer sues Amrit developer over HOA governance disputes.
NAR Settlement Faces New Obstacles, Woes Mount for Hanna
Law Professor: Court lacks authority to compel in-person attendance; Howard Hanna's dismissal appeal underway in Pennsylvania.
NAR settlement faces new obstacles in Washington D.C., Hanna's troubles escalate.
NYC prohibits landlords from charging tenants for broker fees.
New York City tenants face high costs from real estate brokers when searching for apartments.
New York City Mayor signs bill banning landlord-paid broker fees in rentals.
New York Attorney General charges Craig Nassi with fraud in Fort Greene development scheme
BCN Development's Craig Nassi allegedly performed unauthorized structural work on Brooklyn building.
New York Attorney General charges Craig Nassi with fraud in Brooklyn's Fort Greene.
eXp's Leadership on Cooperative Brokerage Models: A Two-Way Street Requirement
Repealing the CCP means no building personal listings off a co-op MLS feed, says eXp's Leo Pareja.
eXp Realty executives discuss cooperative brokerage models in industry conference setting.
Boston's idle public spaces hold potential for 85,000 new homes
Greater Boston's vacant public land holds potential for tens of thousands of new housing units, but political will is uncertain.
Boston's underutilized public spaces offer potential for 85,000 new residential developments.
LA's Nonprofit Home Builders Face New Tax Obligations
L.A.'s mansion tax hits nonprofits with millions in fees, slowing affordable housing development.
Los Angeles nonprofit home builders face new tax obligations amidst regulatory changes.
Locke Lord Hires Top Dallas Real Estate Attorney from Frost Brown Todd
Locke Lord welcomes former Frost Brown Todd attorney as new Dallas partner, bolstering firm's real estate expertise.
Locke Lord hires prominent Dallas real estate attorney from Frost Brown Todd.

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