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FeaturedFlorida LawReal Estate Law
November 11, 2026By Monica Namman
At Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach, even the cars get ocean views. The sixty-story luxury condominium is famous for an automobile elevator that carries residents and their vehicles directly to their homes in the sky.[i] But the tower has recently drawn attention for a different kind of movement. A peer-reviewed study examining South […]
Executive OrderFeaturedReal Estate Law
February 20, 2026By Martha Leonard
When President Trump said he wanted to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes, it sounded, to many Americans, like a dream come true.[i] After years of watching Wall Street contribute to rising prices in the housing market, the idea that the White House can “ban” Wall Street from buying homes feels like a long-awaited […]
Copyright LawFeaturedIntellectual PropertyReal Estate Law
February 13, 2026By Frances Lissabet
Real estate law has always been about land, boundaries, and ownership. Modern real estate practice, however, increasingly turns on something less tangible—digital content. Floor plans, architectural renderings, and listing photography now drive buyer interest, shape pricing, and determine whether a property gets attention in a crowded market. Yet despite their commercial value, these materials are […]
FeaturedFederal LawReal Estate Law
February 7, 2025By Lauren Monteagudo
Zoning laws, which were originally created as a way to regulate land use and density in different areas, have developed into an overwhelming impediment for communities to be able to grow and develop.[i] Restrictive land use regulations have been linked to higher housing prices, reduced construction activity, and a decrease in the supply of available […]
