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Warren County Considers Property Transfer Tax for Revenue Boost
County officials explore a local real‑estate transfer tax on residents to boost the general fund.
Warren County officials discuss property transfer tax to boost revenue.
Real Estate: 10 Properties Transfer Ownership in Early October
Clark County real estate deals recorded Sept. 26–Oct. 9, 2025, worth $100k+.
Real estate agents sign ownership transfer for 10 properties, early October.
Cuyahoga County to refund $35M in assessment funds to cities and schools.
Cuyahoga County returns $35M in surplus real estate assessment funds to support local services, libraries, and schools.
Cuyahoga County refunds $35M to cities and schools.
Baltimore Uncovers Alleged $100M Real Estate Scam
Investors accused of securing $100M DSCR loans from private lenders, using projected rental income as collateral.
Baltimore officials investigate alleged $100M real estate scam.
Rachel Troppers Joins HunterMaclean Real Estate Practice
Oct 10, 2025 – HunterMaclean (Savannah & St. Simons Island) announces Rachel Tropper joins Real Estate practice.
Rachel Troppers joins HunterMaclean Real Estate Practice.
Unexpected Shift: CMLS Joins NTREIS as Two Texas Groups Merge
Former CMLS COO pivots; two Texas associations unite in Fort Worth, while Stellar MLS subsidiary secures new partner.
CMLS and NTREIS merge, forming unified Texas research organization.
Women claim real estate investor stole their funds
Home buying nightmare: Two Memphis women claim local investor stole thousands.
Women protest against real estate investor accused of stealing funds.
Manhattan's Conversion Craze: Prime Offices Shift to Apartments
The boom will transform Midtown’s mix, shifting from office towers, hotels, and entertainment venues.
Manhattan office building converted into residential apartments.
TAK Real Estate Must Meet Deadline for Tory Pines Apartments
Board will send TAK Real Estate a life safety & code inspection steps for 24 Tory Pines apartments, deadline Oct. 17.
TAK Real Estate faces deadline for Tory Pines Apartments project.
Court clears path for Success Real Estate owner to face charges
Former Success Real Estate owner moves closer to Massachusetts trial after waiving Florida hearing.
Court permits Success Real Estate owner to face charges.
Opinion: Jamaica Rezoning Benefits Developers, Not Residents
Despite pleas for homes, the plan offers none to Jamaica residents; sewer upgrades and funding remain hypothetical.
Jamaican developers plan new construction, displacing residents amid Kingston rezoning.
Gibson Dunn Adds NY Real Estate Expert from Skadden
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher hires former Skadden Arps lawyer to its New York real estate team.
Gibson Dunn hires Skadden real estate lawyer in New York.
UCity Students Express Concerns About Real Estate Sales
25 students met Oct 2 at Griffith Hall to discuss Sep 12 sale of 15 properties Carly Robinson ’26, PharmD ’28, Senate VP.
UCity students voice concerns over real estate sales on campus.
Shutdown Effects on Real Estate Programs
Govt shutdown threatens flood insurance & FHA approvals—Advocacy Scoop covers NAR’s move to safeguard transactions.
Closed HUD office sign shows government shutdown affecting real estate programs.
Impact of a Government Shutdown on Commercial Real Estate
Federal shutdown hampers data collection, creates CRE deal uncertainty, and erodes investor confidence.
Government shutdown impacts commercial real estate market in major cities.
Industry Leaders Team Up to Start Real Estate Consulting Firm
Russ Cofano, ex‑proptech CEO and eXp exec, partners with real estate marketer Amit Kulkarni to launch Alloy Advisors.
Industry leaders sign partnership for new real estate consulting firm.
Booming U.S. real‑estate scam may hike your next home price
Landlords panic as scammers fake docs to fraudulently rent homes, worsening everyone's search.
U.S. real‑estate scam inflates home prices, threatening buyers.
Real Estate Deals: Sept. 22‑26, 2025 – Republic‑Times
Enter parcel number in Monroe County GIS Parcel Viewer to see transaction locations. All transactions can be viewed.
Republic‑Times cover: Real estate deals, September 22‑26, 2025.
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