REAL ESTATE NEWS - Real Estate Laws and Regulations

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Real Estate Agents Face $35,000 Fine Over Vendor's $73,000 Loss
Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling sparks unusual case precedent.
Real estate agents fined $35,000 over vendor's significant financial loss in Australia.
Compass Revives Luxury with Exclusive 'Private Exclusives' Publication
Brokerage expands private inventory, introduces physical and digital listing books for agents and consumers.
Compass luxury real estate publication showcases exclusive properties and high-end lifestyle.
Zillow to Introduce New NYC Listing Requirements in June
StreetEasy to deny agents access to some programs for selectively marketing listings.
Zillow introduces new NYC listing requirements, effective June launch date announced.
Pike County Property Transactions April 1-15, 2025
Transaction information sourced from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms; dates may vary.
Pike County property records show transactions from April 1-15, 2025.
Homebuyers face biggest hurdle: Down payments. Why are they becoming harder to get?
Washington regulator ends program helping low-income homebuyers overcome down payment hurdle.
Homebuyers struggle with increasing down payment requirements in US housing market.
Floral Park attorney accused of embezzling $1.2 million from client escrow accounts
Terrance Dougherty, 36, of Oyster Bay, pleads not guilty to grand larceny and scheme to defraud charges.
Floral Park attorney accused of embezzling $1.2 million from client escrow accounts in New York.
Lawyer accused of embezzling $1.2M from 20 Floral Park clients
Floral Park Attorney Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charges for Alleged $1.2M Client Embezzlement
Lawyer accused of embezzling $1.2M from 20 clients in Floral Park, New York.
Compass stands firm on seller flexibility amidst ongoing litigation
Brokerage defends office exclusives as pro-consumer, but declines to elaborate on lawsuit motivations.
Compass real estate executive stands firm in court amidst seller flexibility debate.
Compass takes MLS to court, antitrust allegations may reveal underlying issues
FTC and brokerage sue MLS over listing policy in mid-2000s, echoing Compass's suit against NWMLS.
Compass real estate company sues MLS, alleging antitrust violations nationwide.
Woman Re-Arrested on Forgery Charges in Real Estate Scandal
A rural Scottsbluff woman, granted parole after serving prison time for exploiting an elderly woman through forged real estate documents.
Female suspect re-arrested on forgery charges in real estate scandal investigation.
Greystar Faces Second Lawsuit Over Alleged Excessive Fees
Greystar Real Estate Partners faces second lawsuit over allegedly excessive fees charged to California tenants.
Greystar executives face second lawsuit over excessive fees allegations in US.
Growing Popularity of Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate and Alternative Assets
The company is known for educational initiatives, including webinars and guides on real estate due diligence and SDIRA compliance.
Individuals investing in self-directed IRAs for real estate and alternative assets nationwide.
Stability in Real Estate Commissions: A Temporary Reprieve?
Real estate agents share their views on post-settlement commission changes.
Real estate agents gather, awaiting commission stability amidst market fluctuations nationwide.
Zillow to Hide Select Listings in May Under New Policy Rollout
Zillow introduces new regulations to boost transparency and fairness in the housing market starting May.
Zillow announces policy change, hiding select listings in May nationwide rollout.
Real Estate Deals in Monroe County, April 14-17, 2025
View parcel information and transactions by entering the parcel number on Monroe County's GIS Parcel Viewer website.
Real estate transactions in Monroe County, New York, April 14-17, 2025.
Manassas Property Taxes Could See Significant Increases
Manassas residents may face higher real estate tax rate due to potential budget funding adjustments.
Manassas resident reviews property tax bills, concerned about potential significant increases locally.
Homes.com Aims for Dominant Online Real Estate Presence by 2025
CoStar CEO Andy Florance prepares company for industry changes with enhanced product and marketing push.
Homes.com executives outline ambitious plan for online real estate market dominance by 2025.

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