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Brokerages Seek Settlement Approval, Nosalek Hearing Scheduled
Baird & Warner and Real Estate One to contribute $3.7M, as MLS PIN case resumes after delay.
Financial brokerages await settlement approval, Nosalek hearing scheduled in court.
Florida multifamily sales slump for older properties
Weekly alert on critical Florida real estate issues, news, and analysis.
Florida multifamily properties for sale decline, older buildings struggling with market trends.
Navigating Settlements: Expert Insights from a Real Estate Lawyer
Watch NAR's general counsel discuss the commissions deal, appeals and more.
Real estate lawyer shares expert insights on navigating residential settlements in the US.
Telemarketing regulations delayed following court appeal decision
FCC delays TCPA changes, keeping less stringent consumer contact rules in place for a year.
Businessmen in a courtroom, surrounded by documents, awaiting telemarketing regulation decision.
Shorewood tenants file lawsuit over 421a tax break allegations
Jamaica apartment tenants sue developer for allegedly misusing affordable housing tax break.
Shorewood tenants protest outside building, alleging 421a tax break abuse in NYC.
New Home Sales End Year on a High Note
Sales rose 2.5% in 2024, contrasting with a decline in existing home sales.
New home sales surge to a strong finish in the United States.
Full House Resorts resumes casino construction following court decision
Construction resumes on stalled Waukegan casino project after Illinois Supreme Court ruling.
Full House Resorts resumes casino construction in Colorado following court decision victory.
California agent faces price gouging allegations amidst rent control measures
California Attorney General files first price-gouging charges related to wildfires.
California real estate agent accused of price gouging amidst rent control efforts.
House Real Estate Caucus Revives in New Legislative Session
Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus relaunches with expanded support for real estate issues.
US House Real Estate Caucus reconvenes for new legislative session in Washington.
Coney Island Community Board Opposes $3 Billion Casino Development
Community Board 13 rejects land use changes for Joseph Sitt's Coney Island casino plan.
Coney Island community board members protest against proposed $3 billion casino development.
Federal workers return to downtown LA offices
Federal workers to return to 1M+ sq ft of LA offices next month, boosting downtown area.
Federal employees return to work at downtown Los Angeles office buildings.
Howard Lutnick resolves $50M bonus dispute with Newmark Group
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick settles lawsuit with commercial real estate shareholders.
Howard Lutnick shakes hands with Newmark Group executives resolving $50M bonus dispute.
Trump injects himself into LA's long-standing development debate during wildfire tour
President Trump criticizes LA's red tape, urges Mayor Bass to speed up rebuilding efforts for fire victims.
President Trump visits Los Angeles, injects himself into city's development debate amidst wildfires.
Clifford Chance Experiences Further German Real Estate Partner Exodus
Clifford Chance's Germany real estate head and senior partner leave amid market slump.
Law firm Clifford Chance loses German real estate partners in mass exodus.
Reality can't be legislated, no matter the law
California's low fire insurance rates led major insurers to stop writing policies, while New York's discounted broadband mandate caused a major internet provider to exit the state.
Philosopher argues against legislative control of reality in thought-provoking public lecture.
California Developers Unite to Rebuild and Recover
Los Angeles Residents Rally Together in Response to Devastating Wildfires
California developers gather to rebuild and recover from natural disasters together.
Real estate professionals adjust to evolving regulations
Federal lawsuit leads to increased transparency in real estate sales.
Real estate professionals gather, adapting to changing regulations in industry conference.

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