This week, the real estate industry faces intense scrutiny and significant changes. Oren and Tal Alexander were arrested alongside their brother in Miami following sexual assault allegations, casting a shadow on their careers as prominent real estate stars. Meanwhile, Realty One Group makes headlines by allowing Phoenix-area agents to leave NAR, signaling a shift in industry affiliation.

In legal news, Move's 'fake leads' lawsuit has been transferred to federal court, while the embattled sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock has shut its doors, leaving investors and clients in the lurch. And in a surprising twist, Jason Oppenheim has been identified as the mystery broker at the center of a kickback plot.

On the market front, mortgage refinance demand has surged 27% as rates dropped for the third consecutive week, and buyers are becoming more active, with house tours and mortgage applications picking up as we head into the year's final stretch. However, the Florida market is facing a looming 'condo cliff' crisis, as fallout from the 2021 Surfside collapse prompts stricter regulations.

Additionally, we'll explore what you need to know about the new Federal Flood Risk Management System, how 2024 local election results highlight voters' willingness to spend big on affordable housing, and the truth about traffic—what's driving clicks, leads, and sales in real estate marketing.

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