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Florida Lawmaker Defends Condo Termination Bills at Industry Event
Florida state rep defends condo law revision, says changes needed to protect existing owners.
Florida state representative defends condo termination bills at industry conference in Miami.
Houston Real Estate Agent Murder Suspect Released on Bond
Man accused of killing Houston area real estate agent released on bond in Dallas.
Houston real estate agent murder suspect released on bond, awaiting trial.
Federal Study Finds No Commission Reduction from Buyer Agreements
Research spanning three decades indicates rising home prices as a more likely factor in post-settlement compensation.
Federal study concludes no commission reduction in buyer agreements nationwide.
Hall Booth Smith Hires Georgia Real Estate Expert from Investment Firm
Hall Booth Smith PC adds Ryan Scates as of counsel in Brunswick, Georgia office.
Law firm Hall Booth Smith hires Georgia real estate expert from investment firm.
Chesapeake Approves $1.7 Billion Budget with No Real Estate Tax Increase
Chesapeake City Council unanimously adopts $1.7 billion budget, spanning July 2025 to June 2026 with added $17 million amendments.
Chesapeake City Council approves $1.7 billion budget with no tax hike.
Anywhere Real Estate partners with Vectara to revamp title processing
Anywhere leaders cite AI infrastructure consolidation for better control, security and cost predictability.
Anywhere Real Estate and Vectara collaborate on title processing system revamp.
Anywhere Real Estate Chooses Vectara to Streamline Title Creation with AI
Vectara, a leader in Enterprise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI-powered solutions, announces key development.
Anywhere Real Estate adopts Vectara AI for streamlined title creation process nationwide.
Zillow resolves dispute over StreetEasy listing fee charges
New York City home search site allegedly continued to collect fees for inactive rental listings.
Zillow resolves dispute over StreetEasy listing fee charges in real estate industry.
Dallas Shooting Suspect Posts Bond After Downtown Incident
Kendrick Finch accused of shooting, killing Houston-area real estate agent Ashlee Long in Downtown Dallas.
Dallas man posts bond after downtown shooting incident and release from custody.
California Realtors, CRMLS Unite on Transparency, Challenge Private Listings
California real estate groups warn of office exclusives as a risk to consumers and market integrity.
California Realtors and CRMLS unite to promote transparency in private listings statewide.
Top Real Estate Education Institutions in Washington, D.C. for 2025
Washington, D.C.'s Top Real Estate Schools: Pricing, Format and Support Compared.
Washington D.C. real estate schools and institutions for 2025 education rankings.
Real estate industry sees benefits in GOP tax bill's housing provisions
Proposed legislation offers permanent lower tax rates and incentives for affordable housing development.
Real estate professionals gather near Capitol Hill, discussing tax bill housing benefits.
The High Cost of Aerial Real Estate Photography
Special Condition Alert: A Challenging Article for Pilots to Navigate Today
Dramatic aerial views of luxury properties over expensive coastal cities worldwide.
Homeownership Eludes Growing Number of Middle-Class Families
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Middle-class families struggle with homeownership in suburban American neighborhoods and cities nationwide.
Ventura County Fire Hazard Zones to Expand by 108% Under New Mapping Guidelines
Cal Fire's new fire hazard severity maps to take effect in July, impacting local regulations and land use.
Ventura County fire hazard zones expand by 108% under new mapping guidelines.
Behind the Scenes of DC's Elite Luxury Property Market
Washington's elite use NDAs, private listings, LLCs and security teams to shield their properties from prying eyes.
Washington D.C. luxury real estate agents showcase high-end properties and exclusive neighborhoods.

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