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RF Board Approves Contract with Real Estate Broker
River Forest village board approves JLL contract to market 7600 Madison St property.
RF Board members approve contract with real estate broker in meeting.
Elon Musk's Real Estate Gambit: A Potential Threat to Federal Power
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency aims to liquidate up to half of the government's real estate holdings.
Elon Musk stands in front of a US government building, holding papers.
Residential market enters 2025 with continued momentum from previous year
Commercial real estate stable for office and industrial/warehouse spaces, reports say.
Homes in thriving neighborhoods, with buyers and sellers, amidst market momentum.
Can Home Sellers Restrict Buyers to U.S. Citizens?
Can U.S. citizens-only home sales be enforced? This week's real estate law column explores the issue.
U.S. home sellers consider restricting buyers to American citizens only.
New Homeowner's Top 5 Must-Haves Revealed by Seasoned Real Estate Agent
TikTok real estate agent shares 4 non-negotiables to change after moving into a new home.
Seasoned real estate agent shares top 5 must-haves for new homeowners nationwide.
Real Estate Scammer Evades Justice: 3-Year Conviction Delay
Bert Whalen and Clayton Morris accused of running real estate Ponzi scheme.
Real estate scammer avoids conviction after 3-year delay in justice proceedings.
Legislators Target COVID-19 Era Tenant Protections
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Repeal COVID-19 Eviction Notice Provision
US legislators consider repealing COVID-19 era tenant protections nationwide.
Reality TV Show "Nine" Cancels Series Amid Allegations of Staged Real Estate Scenes
Channel Nine reality show pulled off air after producers caught staging scenes for cameras.
Reality TV show 'Nine' cancels series amidst real estate staging allegations.
Impact of Tariffs on Housing Affordability
Building material prices may rise by 4-6% in the next year, or 10% overall.
Housing market impact: Tariffs affect affordability in US cities nationwide.
DC Housing Agencies' Closure Sparks Wave of Litigation and Regulatory Revisions
Union files suits on behalf of CFPB employees forced to stay home after system access; HUD halts programs tied to "gender identity".
Washington D.C. housing agencies closure sparks litigation and regulatory revisions nationwide.
California Realtors Combat Wildfire Scams, Support Victims
California Association of REALTORS warns displaced homeowners about price gouging and fraud risks.
California realtors gather to combat wildfire scams and support affected residents.
Body Found Near NY Highway in Apparent Real Estate Agent Homicide
Emmanuel Moncoeur's family and friends reported him missing in early January, despite a formal report not being filed until later.
Body discovered near New York highway in apparent real estate agent murder.
Mass Real Estate Broker Commission Class Action Settlement Reaches $730 Million
Homeowners can claim part of $730M settlement for inflated real estate commission fees by May 9, 2025.
Real estate brokers settle class action lawsuit for $730 million nationwide.
Aspen's 1979 Real Estate Transfer Tax: A Historical Perspective
Beyond the realm of conventional wisdom, there are unseen forces at play in real estate transactions.
Vintage photograph of Aspen, Colorado's 1979 real estate transfer tax documents and officials.

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