Committee hears bill to exempt public and conservation buyers from 'we-buy' real-estate rules Senate committee heard House Bill 2624 to expand an exemption for public entities, Indian tribes and nonprofit nature‑conservancy corporations from the state’s solicited-real-estate protections; sponsors say conservation purchases have longer timelines and special appraisal needs; small‑forest landowner groups warned of possible predatory outcomes if outreach is incomplete.

A new bill could change the game for public and conservation buyers, but could it leave small landowners vulnerable to predatory practices?

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Senate committee considers bill to regulate real-estate wholesaling and boost consumer protections SB 201 would define wholesaling for 1–4 family residential properties, require wholesalers to be licensed, mandate multilingual disclosures and a 21‑day rescission right, and raise the real-estate guaranty fund; real-estate industry witnesses supported the consumer-protection approach.

Senate Bill 201 aims to revolutionize real estate wholesaling in Delaware by enforcing licensing, mandatory disclosures, and crucial consumer protections to combat predatory practices.

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Subcommittee deadlocks on bill capping private‑equity home purchases after industry opposition Senate Bill 547, which would cap covered institutional investors at five single‑family purchases per locality and require a 10‑day first look for owner‑occupant buyers, failed to advance after a 3–3 tie; proponents said the bill preserves starter homes, opponents warned about interference with sellers and title complexities.

A contentious Virginia Senate bill aimed at capping large investors' purchases of single-family homes faces a stalemate, raising heated debates about housing affordability and market impacts.

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Commission hears industry warning on incoming UAD 3.6 reporting standard At its Oct. 20 meeting, the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission heard an extensive report from Commissioner Sandra Tuck on the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials conference and the coming UAD 3.6 reporting standard, which regulators and lenders expect to change how residential appraisals are compiled, submitted and reviewed.

A seismic shift is coming to the appraisal industry with the introduction of UAD 3.6, poised to triple the data collected and transform how appraisals are reported.

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Officials from the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure have unveiled a draft regulation they say will reshape the real estate market’s financial terrain. #RealEstateRegulation #EthiopiaRealEstate #AffordableHousing #AddisHousingCrisis

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Pennsylvania House Bill 30 amends Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act requirements House Bill 30 introduces appraiser trainee licenses under specific educational and supervisory criteria.

Pennsylvania's House Bill 30 is set to revolutionize the real estate landscape by introducing appraiser trainee licenses with new educational and supervisory standards!

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Minnesota enforces new rules against real estate churning by investor sellers Minnesota bans investor sellers from churning properties effective August 2025.

Maine's new House Bill 1792 aims to crack down on predatory real estate practices that pressure homebuyers, potentially reshaping the market landscape forever.

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Tennessee legislators debate realtors' access to multiple listing services in new bill Amendments proposed to restrict nonmembers' access to realtor multiple listing services.

Tennessee lawmakers are at a crossroads, debating a controversial bill that could reshape real estate practices and access to vital market information.

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Senator Neal introduces S.B. 391 to limit corporate residential property purchases S.B. 391 restricts corporate acquisitions of residential real estate to 100 units yearly.

Senate Bill 391 is shaking up Nevada's housing market by limiting corporate investors to just 100 residential units a year—could this be the key to affordable homes for individuals?

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Montana Legislature passes SB 502 to limit investment firms on home purchases Montana's SB 502 restricts investment firm purchases of single-family dwellings within 45 days.

Montana's Senate Bill 502 could revolutionize home buying by giving individual buyers a fighting chance against corporate investment firms!

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Montana legislature updates Regulation of Escrow Businesses Act for consumer protection Montana's 69th Legislature amends escrow regulations to enhance consumer safeguards.

Montana's Senate Bill 377 could revolutionize how escrow businesses operate, boosting consumer protection in property transactions while sparking heated debate among industry stakeholders.

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Utah Committee Endorses Bill to Regulate Open Houses Amid Safety Concerns Lawmakers advance legislation addressing local regulations on open house events in Utah.

Utah lawmakers are pushing a groundbreaking bill to protect open houses, igniting a fierce debate on property rights and local regulations!

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Council debates property leasing rules amid Johnson's ice cream success story City officials discuss limits on real estate dealings following successful lease with Johnson's ice cream.

The Canal Winchester City Council is at a crossroads, debating new rules on real estate leasing that could redefine the city's economic landscape following the success of Johnson's Ice Cream.

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Oklahoma House Bill 1064 targets hedge funds' acquisition of single-family homes Bill prohibits hedge funds from acquiring single-family residential properties in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma's House Bill 1064 could transform the housing market by banning hedge funds from buying single-family homes, aiming to make housing more affordable for local families.

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