REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Lobbyist repays $96K after taking excessive city exemptions
Former Cook County official and lobbyist Armando Saleh received tens of thousands in improper tax breaks on rental properties.
Lobbyist repays $96,000 after taking excessive city tax exemptions in downtown area.
California Wildfires Fuel Plea for Real Estate Industry Cooperation
Industry veterans create song to promote positive change amidst "so much hate."
California wildfires prompt plea for cooperation from real estate industry professionals statewide.
Real Estate Industry Honors Its Own Amidst Protests Outside
New York City leaders gather to celebrate shared accomplishments and address future challenges.
Real estate professionals gather for awards amidst protests outside ceremony location.
Lehigh Valley mortgage brokers allegedly bribed local real estate agents
The AG's office seeks injunctive relief, civil penalties, restitution and attorneys' fees to end the alleged kickback scheme.
Lehigh Valley mortgage brokers accused of bribing local real estate agents in Pennsylvania.
Geauga County Pushes Back First Half 2024 Real Estate Tax Payment Deadline
Geauga County taxpayers have until Feb. 26, 2025 to pay first-half 2024 real estate tax bill.
Geauga County officials announce delayed 2024 real estate tax payment deadline extension.
Chicago Area Housing Discrimination Exposed in Undercover Sting, Watchdog Claims
Real estate agents, firms and landlords allegedly reject renters with housing vouchers in violation of state law.
Chicago undercover sting operation exposes housing discrimination, watchdog group claims responsibility.
Greenwich Village co-op targets Charles Cohen's Quad Cinema for foreclosure
Greenwich Village co-op board launches non-judicial foreclosure against Quad Cinema owner Charles Cohen.
Greenwich Village co-op building, Quad Cinema in New York City, foreclosure proceedings.
New Mexico Requires Floor Plans; Texas MLS Expands Requirements
NMMLS requires floor plans on all listings, a first for the industry; Waco Realtors joins NTREIS.
New Mexico real estate agents submit floor plans; Texas MLS expands requirements nationwide.
LA Landmark Apartments to Get Underground Granny Flats
Owner seeks to add eight granny flats in basement of historic L.A. apartment building.
LA landmark apartments to feature underground granny flats with modern architecture.
Vanguard disputes Red Oak agent poaching lawsuit, calls claims "baseless"
Vanguard Properties disputes claims of poaching agents with NDA-protected information from failed merger talks.
Vanguard disputes lawsuit alleging agent poaching by Red Oak in financial industry.
Trump's Housing Policy Shifts: Key Executive Orders and Implications
President Trump's housing priorities in his second term: What can be gleaned from Day 1 executive orders and other actions?
US President Trump signs executive orders on housing policy in Washington D.C.
CertifID Acquires Paymints.io to Enhance Wire Fraud Protection
CertifID Acquires Paymints.io, Enhancing Wire Fraud Protection for Real Estate Industry
CertifID acquires Paymints.io to boost wire fraud protection and security measures globally.
Roanoke City Council Agenda: Reassessments, Development Projects Up for Review
Roanoke City Council to discuss reassessments and vote on rezonings at Tuesday's meeting.
Roanoke City Council meeting agenda features reassessments and development projects for review.
BC Real Estate Market Slows, Tariffs May Spark New Activity
B.C. housing market cools down, but tariffs loom as potential disruptor under Trump presidency.
BC real estate market slows, with potential impact from US tariffs.
Unlocking Insights with Christel Dumont: Data as the New Currency
Data at the Heart of ESG: A Key to Unlocking Sustainable Investment Opportunities
Christel Dumont speaking at conference, highlighting data's value as new currency.
Real Estate Investing with a Sustainable Twist: Insights from Björn Pfeiffer
ESG plays a crucial role in investment and asset management, driven by company targets and regulatory requirements.
Sustainable real estate investor Björn Pfeiffer discusses eco-friendly investing strategies globally.
Berks County Property Sales and Transfers for January 19
Some transactions lack transfer price due to non-monetary exchanges; deeds recorded in Berks County recorder's office.
Berks County property sales and transfers, January 19, real estate transactions listed.

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