Category: Regulation

Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s off-plan property market has reached a significant milestone in 2025, with sales surpassing AED 90 billion, according to a recent survey by W Capital, a leading Dubai real estate brokerage. The surge in off-plan property sales, which has become a favored investment choice for both local and international buyers, highlights the…

In the aftermath of the wildfires that ravaged multiple Los Angeles neighborhoods in January, many homeowners are struggling to rebuild their lives and some are now turning to the courts for justice. A group of 14 families has filed a lawsuit against major insurance companies like State Farm and Farmers, accusing them of colluding to…

Shimla – The Himachal Pradesh High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the state government’s response to the delay in appointing Chairman and Members to the Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). The bench, comprising Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma, has deferred the hearing on the matter to May 26, 2025. The issue…

If you think commercial real estate (CRE) is just about bricks, beams, and leases, think again. Behind every office tower, distribution center, or data fortress lies a dynamic web of influences shaping when, why, and how space gets used. Welcome to the paradox of modern CRE: the most immobile assets in the world, driven by…

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has taken a decisive step in advancing the monumental tax overhaul known as The One, Big, Beautiful Bill, marking a significant turning point in the country’s tax policy. After 17 hours of deliberation, the Committee has sent the 389-page bill forward with minimal changes from the original draft…

ANN ARBOR, MI – A national poster child for livability and a magnet for intellectual talent, Ann Arbor is now at the center of a fierce battle over what kind of city it wants to become. Once beloved solely for its leafy neighborhoods and college-town charm, the city is now wrestling with the consequences of…

In the quiet hills of the Watchung Mountains, a high-stakes development battle is erupting, pitting a billionaire-backed housing proposal against a grassroots movement of local residents armed with science and a deep fear of floodwaters. At the heart of the conflict is a 120-acre swath of pristine forest in West Orange, New Jersey, one of…

In today’s complex real estate market, developers are under increasing pressure to find viable land for new projects. Zoning constraints, strict land-use regulations, and skyrocketing property prices have narrowed the list of options, forcing many to look beyond pristine, shovel-ready sites. Enter the brownfield — an often-overlooked opportunity hiding in plain sight. Brownfields are former…

In the world of commercial real estate, the shifting landscape of insurance requirements is causing serious disruption to deals. Recently, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises that back a significant portion of multifamily and commercial real estate loans, updated their general liability (GL) insurance requirements. However, the new mandates are proving to be…