Realtors Set Aug. Launch Of Broker Fee Changes After Verdict
Blackstone's Chicago Bet Backfires Post-Pandemic
Swiss Firm Empira Eyes Long-Term Growth In US Housing
Realtors Set Aug. Launch Of Broker Fee Changes After Verdict
The National Association of Realtors on Friday said it has adopted a series of policy changes that go into effect Aug. 17 under a settlement to avoid a jury verdict finding the trade group's rules compelled home sellers to pay inflated commissions.
Blackstone's Chicago Bet Backfires Post-Pandemic
In the first in a series of stories on distressed office properties in various U.S. markets, Law360 Real Estate Authority looks at the rise and fall of one Blackstone property in Chicago.
Swiss Firm Empira Eyes Long-Term Growth In US Housing
The head of U.S. investments for Switzerland-based real estate investment firm Empira Group shared insights with Law360 Real Estate Authority on the opportunities the company saw in U.S. housing that have driven its recent arrival and growth on this side of the Atlantic.
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