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.

Senior Living in Texas City: A Margaritaville Community in Decline
Exploring the potential decline of Texas City's Margaritaville-inspired community, led by Minto Communities USA, designed for seniors seeking an idyllic lifestyle.
Senior living community in decline at Margaritaville resort in Texas City.
Court Upholds Conviction of Developer in Bribery Scheme
Shen Zhen New World's Conviction Upheld: A Three-Judge Panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on Public Corruption in Los Angeles
Developer convicted of bribery scheme upheld by court in major city.
New York AG puts brakes on $3M fair housing testing program
Attorney General Letitia James puts the brakes on $3 million fair housing testing program after over a year of inactivity, according to Newsday report.
New York Attorney General halts $3 million fair housing testing initiative.
Real Estate Transactions to Undergo Major Changes Following Legal Settlement
Revolutionary changes in May: National Association of Realtors settles class-action lawsuits over compensation rules for sellers' and buyers' agents.
Lawmakers gather in Washington D.C. to discuss real estate transaction reforms.
State Treasurer Candidate Harris: No Stocks or Real Estate Holdings Over $10K
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State Treasurer candidate Harris stands in front of a financial background with documents.
NAR Discrimination Lawsuit: Now a Federal Case
Former project manager files an updated complaint, including new allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
National Association of Realtors (NAR) discrimination lawsuit becomes federal case in court.
Pasadena School District Embraces Redevelopment Opportunities
Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education votes to pursue education-to-residential conversion of a shuttered school for workforce housing development in San Gabriel Valley.
Pasadena school district officials discuss redevelopment plans in a meeting.
NAR Members Be Wary: New Real Estate Scam Uncovered
Be cautious of fraudulent emails claiming to assist in registering or renewing .realestate or .realtor domain names. The association advises members to verify the authenticity of such communications before taking any action.
National Association of Realtors members warned about new real estate scam nationwide.
Missouri Real Estate Trends in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Uncover the Missouri real estate commission rates for 2024: Explore the factors influencing commission costs.
Missouri real estate market trends and forecasts for 2024 in a comprehensive guide.
Golf Course Conversion in South Bay: A Battle Against Bureaucracy
Lakeside Communities partners Tony Arreola and Mark Lazzarini are working overtime to bring their vision of a project to life. With over 1,700 units planned, this project will revolutionize the South Bay area.
Golf course conversion in South Bay sparks controversy amidst bureaucratic hurdles.
Tennessee Real Estate in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Uncover the intricacies of Tennessee real estate commissions in 2024: a comprehensive guide to understanding commission rates and their influencing factors.
Tennessee real estate market trends and forecasts for 2024 statewide overview.
The Alexanders: Rape Lawsuits & Criminal Investigation
Allegations of sexual assault against top brokers Oren and Tal Alexander have shaken the residential real estate industry in recent months. These allegations first surfaced in a pair of civil lawsuits.
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NextHome Settles Copycat Commissions Dispute
Settlement Fund for Sitzer, Moehrl, and Gibson Approaches $1 Billion: Judicial Approval Pending
Real estate company NextHome settles dispute over commission copying practices nationwide.
Real estate agents' new payment rules offer homebuyers an advantage
An innovative payment structure for agents introduces a game-changing advantage for buyers in negotiations.
Real estate agents adjust payment rules benefiting homebuyers nationwide with new regulations.
Agents for buyers: paid by sellers in select markets
Redfin agents discuss compensation in detail, clarifying confusion as fee structure remains largely unchanged.
Real estate agents representing buyers receive payment from sellers in certain regions.
Drone Surveillance: House Insurance Premiums Skyrocket
According to Mike Arman's broker, the insurer had taken an aerial image of Arman's roof and decided it "looked deteriorated."
Drone surveillance system in suburban neighborhood with rising house insurance premiums.
Collaboration in the Workplace: A Legal Perspective
NAR committee to decide on policy: Will private listings survive or face elimination? Future of MLS integrity hangs in the balance as key committee meets this week to hear arguments for and against controversial policy.
Business professionals collaborating in a meeting room with legal documents nearby.
Epic Family Feud: Seeking Contempt Against 96-Year-Old Patriarch
The Harounian family of Great Neck has a unique history, but Jacob Harounian's lawsuit against his son Mark stands out. He accused Mark of misusing the family company's funds.
Family members seek contempt charges against elderly patriarch in heated court dispute.

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