REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Tides' Kia and CEO targeted in multi-million dollar lawsuit
Lender Seeks Personal Liability from Tides Equities Co-Founders Over Unpaid $33M Loan
Kia CEO and company sued in multi-million dollar legal action.
Baird & Warner resolves lawsuit over buyer agent commission practices
Chicago-area powerhouse files settlement agreement in Gibson/Umpa case on same day as NAR/HomeServices.
Baird & Warner settles lawsuit regarding real estate buyer agent commissions nationwide.
Greg Bialeki's Lasting Impact: From Real Estate to Life Sciences in Massachusetts
Bialecki's legacy: New roads, relaxed zoning, and thousands of biotech jobs created under his leadership.
Greg Bialecki, Massachusetts business leader, transitions from real estate to life sciences.
Blackstone Settles Tenant Lawsuit for $15 Million Over Rent Disputes
Blackstone pays $15M to settle rent-stabilization overcharge claims at NYC's Parker Towers.
Blackstone settles tenant lawsuit in New York City over rent disputes.
Elie Schwartz Charged with Federal Crimes in Nightingale Case
Nightingale Properties CEO Elie Schwartz Faces Arraignment Amid DOJ Probe and Expected Federal Charges.
Elie Schwartz arrested on federal charges related to Nightingale case investigation.
New NAR Leader Vows to Defend Industry's Worth
Kevin Brown: Homeownership's transformative power can lift people out of poverty, driving his commitment to real estate leadership.
National Association of Realtors leader addresses industry worth and future directions.
Multifamily Growth Outpaces Housing Shortage Despite 54% Increase
Multifamily units surged 54% since 2005, outpacing single-family home growth at 16.7%.
Multifamily housing growth surges in US cities despite severe housing shortage.
Judge OKs $700M Settlement Between Realtors, Home Services Firm
DOJ's late filing and few objections fail to halt Sitzer/Burnett settlements after five years of litigation.
Judge approves $700 million settlement between realtors, home services company in court.
Simi Valley Real Estate Scandal: Suspect Sought in Ongoing Investigation
Simi Valley Woman Accused of Taking Deposits for Non-Owned Home, Gunpoint Robbery Reported in Newbury Park.
Simi Valley real estate suspect sought in ongoing investigation by authorities.
Council Grove Mayor Threatens to Revoke Homeowner Leases
Council Grove lake homeowners face $25,000 buyout demands and annexation threats after lease termination amid city council Open Meetings Act allegations.
Mayor in Council Grove threatens to revoke homeowner leases in dispute.
Texas Broker Challenges Mandatory Membership Requirements
New complaint alleges MLS access restrictions are monopolistic, echoing concerns in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
Texas broker challenges mandatory membership requirements in state insurance industry regulations.
NAR's long-awaited settlement agreement reaches final stages
National Association of Realtors' Antitrust Settlement Hearing Postponed
National Association of Realtors (NAR) executives finalize settlement agreement in Washington D.C.
City Council Maintains Control Over Landmarked Air Rights
City Council retains control over land use decisions despite proposed housing opportunity text amendment.
City council members vote to retain control over historic air rights in downtown area.

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