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New Real Estate Scam: Lease Fraud Drives up Rents, Worsens Home Search

New Real Estate Scam: Lease Fraud Drives up Rents, Worsens Home Search

Jared Decker was on his way to lunch when he received the phone call that kicked off a monthslong real estate nightmare. It was the fall of 2023, and the caller was an aggrieved local businessman in Tampa, Florida, who had just discovered thousands of dollars missing from his bank account. The property management firm Decker works for, the caller …

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George Michael Estate Praises Taylor Swift’s ‘Father Figure’

George Michael Estate Praises Taylor Swift’s ‘Father Figure’

As Taylor Swift launches her showgirl era, she’s paying tribute to another great musician also known for pushing boundaries in his career. George Michael‘s estate recently teased Swift’s update of the late artist’s 1987 hit ‘Father Figure’ as “such a special moment,” appearing on the 14x Grammy-winning artist’s upcoming 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl, which debuts Friday. …

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George Michael estate reacts to Taylor Swift’s ‘Father Figure’ song

George Michael estate reacts to Taylor Swift’s ‘Father Figure’ song

Taylor Swift interpolated George Michael’s 1987 hit “Father Figure” on her new album The Life of a Showgirl. Michael’s estate issued a statement showing support for Swift’s song, also called “Father Figure.” “We had no hesitation in agreeing to this association between two great artists,” the estate’s statement said. Taylor Swift puts her own spin on a George Michael hit …

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George Michael Estate Thanks Taylor Swift for ‘Father Figure’

George Michael Estate Thanks Taylor Swift for ‘Father Figure’

The George Michael estate thanked Taylor Swift on Thursday for interpolating the English record producer’s 1987 hit “Father Figure” into her highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” “We were delighted when Taylor Swift and her team approached us earlier this year about incorporating an interpolation of George Michael’s classic song ‘Father Figure’ into a brand new …

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‘Father Figure’: George Michael’s Estate Responds to Taylor Swift Using His Song for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Track | George Michael, Music, Taylor Swift, The Life of a Showgirl | Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment, Photos and Videos

‘Father Figure’: George Michael’s Estate Responds to Taylor Swift Using His Song for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Track | George Michael, Music, Taylor Swift, The Life of a Showgirl | Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment, Photos and Videos

George Michael‘s estate is issuing a statement about Taylor Swift. The iconic late singer’s estate posted a statement on social media on Thursday (October 2) just ahead of the release of The Life of a Showgirl, which features a song called “Father Figure,” sharing the same name as George‘s classic hit and featuring an interpolation. Keep reading to find out …

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FinCEN Announces Postponement of Residential Real Estate Reporting Until March 1, 2026

WASHINGTON––To reduce business burden and ensure effective regulation, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced that it will postpone reporting requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule (RRE Rule) until March 1, 2026. FinCEN is taking this step to provide industry with more time to comply—consistent with the Administration’s …

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Merger between real estate giants could squeeze smaller brokerages : NPR

Merger between real estate giants could squeeze smaller brokerages : NPR

A for sale sign is displayed in front of a single family home, on July 17, 2025, in Derry, N.H. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP A proposed $1.6 billion merger would unite the nation’s two largest real estate behemoths, Compass and Anywhere, combining Compass’s regional brokerages with Anywhere’s nationally recognized brands, including Century 21 and Coldwell Banker. …

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Musk, Bannon and Thiel named in new Epstein estate documents – Politico

Musk, Bannon and Thiel named in new Epstein estate documents  Politico Andrew ‘flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet and received massages’  The Times House receives new records from Epstein estate  The Washington Post House Democrats release latest Jeffrey Epstein documents with Musk, Thiel, Bannon and Prince Andrew mentions  The Independent Docs Show MAGA Stars Appearing on Epstein’s Daily Schedule  The Daily Beast Source link

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Compass Teams Up With Anywhere Real Estate In Huge Merger

Compass Teams Up With Anywhere Real Estate In Huge Merger

Compass Inc. (NYSE:COMP) shares fell more than 12% while Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE:HOUS) jumped over 52% on Monday after the companies announced a $10 billion all-stock merger, including debt. The deal brings together Compass’ technology investments, marketing platform, and agent network with Anywhere’s well-known brands, complementary businesses, and international footprint. The merger aims to create a leading real estate …

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