Read EMD News interviews, reported profiles and features about the people shaping real estate. The stories below include builders, agents, economists and business leaders, with the author credited on each article.
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Broker operating on West Coast says midterm election results won’t impact housing market
Troy Reierson discusses housing affordability, mortgage rates, brokerage consolidation and market conditions in Las Vegas, Southern California and Arizona.
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Bartending in younger days set up Houston broker for success
Houston broker James Krueger reflects on how bartending helped him overcome shyness and build a real estate business focused on people, training and culture.
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Tri Pointe’s Klif Andrews on Las Vegas Luxury Homes and Buyer Incentives
Tri Pointe Homes Las Vegas division president Klif Andrews discusses luxury demand, buyer incentives, new communities and the company’s premium approach.
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Atlanta Realtor follows in her mom’s footsteps to build her success
Atlanta Realtor Tristain Yankosky-O’Donnell discusses the family influence, client service and referral relationships behind her real estate career.
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Darin Marques Brings a Lifetime of Sales Experience to the Art of Selling Las Vegas Luxury
From protein bars and building products to luxury homes, Darin Marques built Virtue Real Estate Group into a Las Vegas brokerage with about 100 agents.
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Tanika Donnell Wants Texas Agents to Build Wealth, Not Just Close Deals
Realtors should think of themselves as entrepreneurs who are in charge of their own brand.
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North Idaho Realtor Making His Mark With New Development
Hayden Anderl built a North Idaho real estate career around new construction, development and luxury homes, with more than $700 million in sales since 2018.
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From the Philippines to 50 Homes a Year: Meet Alaska Realtor Uzzil Christian
Buck Wargo profiles Alaska Realtor Uzzil Christian, whose path from the Philippines to Anchorage led to a real estate team and more than 50 sales in some years.
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National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lowers Sales and Price Estimates for 2026 as Mortgage Rates Rise
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun lowered his 2026 home-sales and price-growth outlook during a Las Vegas visit and discussed mortgage rates and 2027 markets with EMD News.
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Remember the Name Blue Heron: America’s Next Luxury Homebuilding Giant
From Las Vegas luxury homes to plans across the Southwest, Blue Heron founder Tyler Jones and CEO Kevin Adams describe the builder’s next chapter.
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Salt Lake City native goes from beginnings in Navy to top Realtor in the marketplace
Salt Lake City native and Navy veteran Joel Carson built a 35-year real estate career that now ranks him No. 1 in Utah by dollar volume.
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Realtor Teresa Fuller serves as cheerleader for Altadena recovery since 2025 fire
Altadena Realtor Teresa Fuller is helping residents navigate rebuilding, remediation and real estate recovery after the devastating 2025 Eaton Fire.
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