REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Ex‑real estate agent arrested for alleged $1M theft
Woman alleges $900K theft; attorney says agent spent it on first‑class flights and luxury hotels—one of many cases.
Former real estate agent arrested for alleged $1M theft.
Business & Property
10th Street House Demolition on Preservation Agenda: Hurricane Damage at 1000 10th St. Discussed at Next Meeting
Modern office building in New York City, business property transaction.
Innovating on Trust: Stellar MLS Equips Real Estate Leaders
Merri Jo Cowen of Stellar MLS explains how the firm builds consumer trust to outpace misinformation.
Stellar MLS workshop: real estate leaders receive trust‑innovation training.
Real Estate Transfer Week – Nov. 27
Deed transfers recorded Nov. 13‑19 at Hancock County Registry of Deeds:
Real estate agents signing documents during Transfer Week, Nov 27.
CIBS Recognizes Leading Long Island Commercial Real Estate Figures
CIBS of Long Island honored top brokers, attorneys, and rising stars at its meeting, celebrating 2025 CRE achievements.
CIBS awards Long Island commercial real estate leaders.
After Tax Reform: Decoding Mortgage Interest Deductions
Real estate pros who grasp mortgage interest deductions guide clients toward financially aligned choices.
Tax forms and calculator illustrating mortgage interest deductions post‑reform.
Three Years of Growth: Airbnb‑Friendly Real Estate Trends
Airbnb-friendly apartments & condos now span 1,300+ buildings in 75+ markets, including the UK and Brazil.
Airbnb growth chart illustrates three‑year real estate trend worldwide.
Cleveland Clinic sales defy statewide tax‑exempt real‑estate surge
MedCraft's sale‑leaseback covers Northeast Ohio and Florida sites; health system now pays property taxes under lease.
Cleveland Clinic sales surge amid statewide tax‑exempt real‑estate boom.
Imperial County Realtors Get Self-Defense Training
IMPERIAL: Agents face risks entering unknown homes, meeting strangers alone, and working late in remote areas. To help
Imperial County Realtors receive self‑defense training in local office.
Zillow Faces Broader Class Action, Now Includes RICO Allegations
Taylor case amended filing names defendants; allege Flex agents pressured to steer clients to Zillow Home Loans.
Zillow faces class action lawsuit with RICO allegations in real estate market.
Reserve Property Prices to Be Released Amid Underquoting Crackdown
Victoria agents must publish reserve price 7 days before auction to curb illegal underquoting.
China releases reserve property prices during underquoting crackdown.
Real Estate Corner: Affordable Housing—Solving or Worsening?
Carrie Dahle: To secure a future for kids, grandkids, and essential workers, we must bravely rethink today's choices.
Affordable housing development in urban area, residents discussing solutions.
Francestown Board Gives TAK Real Estate 90-Day Code Fix Deadline
Francestown Select Board gives TAK Real Estate Holdings 90 days to fix code issues at Tory Pines. Kendall told board.
Francestown Board sets 90‑day deadline for TAK Real Estate code fixes.
Real Estate Lawyer Faces Up to 10 Years Behind Bars
Prosecutors claim the lawyer spent most funds on nightclubs, pricey hotels, and lavish dinners.
Real estate lawyer facing sentencing in courtroom.
Fed Faces Outdated Jobs Data at December Meeting
No Oct/Nov employment data before meeting leaves rate cut uncertain; Dems push Pulte probe, CFPB head nominated, etc.
Federal Reserve reviews outdated December jobs data at meeting.
Real Estate Deals: Nov 3‑7, 2025 – Republic‑Times
View transaction locations by entering the parcel number in Monroe County GIS Parcel Viewer. All transactions accessible.
Republic‑Times real estate deals, Nov 3‑7 2025.
Real Estate AI Hype: It Succeeds and Fails as Brokers & Agents Adapt
Nearly three years after ChatGPT, real estate still struggles with AI tech that often falls short of promises.
Real estate agents using AI tools in modern office.
Study: Holiday real estate scams cost Florida buyers $7M yearly
Florida loses $7M yearly to holiday real estate scams—95.6% above national average. Spot red flags, protect yourself.
Florida buyers face $7M annual holiday real estate scams.
Developer, senator’s brother, sued over stalled Dorchester Ave. project
Investors sue Andrew J. Collins for $140M+ over unmet promises and unpaid debt in sprawling real estate project.
Developer sued over stalled Dorchester Ave. project, senator’s brother.
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