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A Quiet Shift with Real Consequences
Across several state legislatures, occupational licensing has re-emerged as a policy priority. Much of the conversation is framed around efficiency, access, and administrative streamlining. In some cases, however, those conversations have expanded into proposals to eliminate stand-alone licensing commissions altogether and place their authority under broader umbrella oversight structures.
Florida has provided a recent example, with legislative proposals that would dissolve the real ...
AI-Assisted Transactions Highlight Both Opportunity and Risk
Artificial intelligence continues to gain traction in real estate, with some consumers successfully completing transactions using AI-assisted platforms. Recent coverage of Florida homebuyers using tools such as HOMA highlights how technology can streamline certain aspects of the transaction process, reduce costs, and improve access to information. These developments reflect a broader trend toward automation across professional services.
At the same time, the expanding use of AI has ...
DOJ AI Task Force Raises Questions for State Regulators
In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Litigation Task Force through an internal memorandum issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The memo directs DOJ attorneys to identify and, where appropriate, challenge state and local laws regulating artificial intelligence that the Department believes may conflict with federal law, burden interstate commerce, or interfere with national AI policy objectives.
According to the memo, the ...
Wisconsin Enacts New Transparency Rules for Residential Real Estate
Wisconsin has enacted a significant update to its real estate statutes with the passage of 2025 Wisconsin Act 69, a law designed to strengthen transparency, clarify long-standing practices, and ensure that consumer choices are informed and documented. The law takes effect January 1, 2027 and applies to residential properties containing one to four dwelling units.
A central feature of Act 69 is its approach to residential listing practices. Listing firms are ...
Washington Targets Private Listings With New Legislative Proposal
Legislation introduced in the Washington Legislature would place new limits on certain private real estate listing practices, reflecting growing concerns about transparency, fair housing access, and market competition. Senate Bill 6091, introduced during the 2025 to 2026 legislative session, would regulate how and when residential properties may be marketed outside of public listing platforms.
The bill focuses on private or off-market listings, where a property is marketed to a ...
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