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A new Washington state law, effective January 1, 2026, introduces strict disclosure rules for off-market real estate deals, with major penalties for non-compliance.
Essex County will auction over 140 tax-foreclosed properties on January 21, 2026, in a hybrid event following a pause prompted by a key Supreme Court ruling.
Japan is introducing new regulations requiring all real estate buyers to disclose their nationality, a move to track foreign investment amid rising property prices.
A proposed NYC law, the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, would give nonprofits the first right to buy apartment buildings, sparking a debate between housing advocates and property owners.
A new regulation in Massachusetts, effective November 1, 2025, will require a 4% tax withholding on real estate sales of $1 million or more by non-residents.
A plan to sell properties from Chicago's 'worst landowner' to cover $15 million in fines has failed, as most lots were too neglected to attract buyers.
Elon Law professor Rosa Newman is taking on significant national leadership roles, including chairing a key American Bar Association committee on legal education.
Philip Hirschfeld will chair and speak at an American Bar Association eCLE on October 21, 2025, detailing how new tax legislation impacts real estate transactions.
Home sellers are legally required to disclose all known property defects. Failing to do so can lead to costly lawsuits and financial damages after the sale.
Westmoreland County's real estate market was active in September, with over 100 properties sold, including a $1.7M commercial deal and a $1.5M home.
Three Waikato real estate professionals have been fined a total of $21,000 for failing to disclose asbestos risks and misleading buyers about property access.
A sophisticated real estate scam known as title piracy is on the rise, where criminals forge documents to sell properties they do not own. Learn the key red flags.
