Real Estate Regulations in 2025: Key Legal Developments Impacting the Market
Roger Ellsworth
The U.S. real estate market in 2025 is experiencing significant legal shifts aimed at improving housing…
Continue ReadingMay 27, 2025
Author Roger Ellsworth
Roger Ellsworth
Covers commercial property, development, and the zoning and regulation shaping where and how America builds.
Regulatory Watch
Los Angeles Implements ‘Right to Counsel’ for Low-Income Tenants Amid Housing Crisis
Roger Ellsworth|
On April 1, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council enacted a groundbreaking “Right to Counsel” ordinance,…
Commercial
Hollywood Park Development Gains Momentum Ahead of 2028 Olympics, Driving Economic Growth and Urban Revitalization
Roger Ellsworth|
The Hollywood Park development in Inglewood, California, is rapidly progressing, positioning itself as a pivotal hub…
Commercial
Commercial Real Estate Booms Amid Tech Industry Expansion in Austin, Texas
Roger Ellsworth|
Austin, Texas, is rapidly cementing its position as one of the nation’s hottest commercial real estate…
Regulatory Watch
Federal Housing Finance Agency Proposes New Rules to Enhance Mortgage Transparency
Roger Ellsworth|
In a significant move aimed at improving fairness and clarity in mortgage lending, the Federal Housing…
Commercial
Stamford Developer Acquires Former Kayak HQ for $2.3M
Roger Ellsworth|
The commercial real estate market in Stamford, Connecticut, has seen a new chapter with the $2.3…
Regulatory Watch
Federal Estate Tax Exemption Set to Decrease After 2025
Roger Ellsworth|
The federal estate tax exemption, currently set at $13.99 million per individual and $27.98 million for…
Regulatory Watch
Federal Estate Tax Exemption Set to Decrease After 2025
Roger Ellsworth|
The federal estate tax exemption, currently set at $13.99 million per individual and $27.98 million for…
Commercial
Surge in Commercial Property Foreclosures Signals Market Bottom
Roger Ellsworth|
The U.S. commercial real estate sector is witnessing a significant shift as foreclosure activity on commercial…
Regulatory Watch
DOJ Scrutinizes Real Estate Industry Practices Amidst Regulatory Shifts
Roger Ellsworth|
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has ramped up its focus on the real estate industry,…
