Explore EMD News reporting on homes, developments and major property transactions. These articles provide market context and reported property news.
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Property and market reporting
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Compass Threatened a Lawsuit. California’s MLS Sued First. Your Listings Are at the Center.
Compass threatened to sue over listing restrictions. California Regional MLS went to court first.
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Fathom’s Merger Takes a $130 Million Turn. Who Ends Up in Control?
Fathom’s proposed transaction with Neighborhood Intelligence could shift control of the brokerage and reshape its digital-asset strategy. Here is what the revised deal means for shareholders and agents.
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Big Names Don’t Sell Homes. These 5 Boutique Brokerages Deserve Your Attention.
Five boutique real estate brokerages stand out for local expertise, production, longevity and useful client resources.
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Los Angeles Is Selling Luxury Condos Again. The Monthly Bills Could Be the Dealbreaker.
New Los Angeles luxury condo offerings face a critical test: whether buyers accept rising HOA, insurance and ownership costs.
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He Paid $16 Million. A Year Later, Miami’s Waterfront Teardown Sold for $24.1 Million.
A Miami waterfront teardown reportedly sold for $24.1 million, highlighting the value of land and redevelopment potential.
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Manhattan’s Median Held at a Record $1.25M. High Rates Couldn’t Fix Thin Inventory.
Manhattan’s median sale price held at $1.25 million as sales rose and listings fell, keeping inventory tight.
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Las Vegas Just Cleared the Way for 6,000 Homes. When Will Buyers Get the Keys?
Monument Hills could bring up to 6,000 homes to northwest Las Vegas, with first deliveries projected for spring 2028.
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The Fed Raised Rates. Housing Can’t Afford to Get Wednesday Wrong.
Fed minutes and consumer sentiment will shape expectations for rates, mortgages and the housing market this week.
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Berkshire Just Bought Another $54 Million of Lennar. Builders Are Still Fighting for Buyers.
Berkshire added about $54 million of Lennar shares as builders face weaker demand, incentives and margin pressure.
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Sergey Brin Put $102 Million Into Fighting California’s Billionaire Tax. His Potential Exposure: $13 Billion.
Sergey Brin has put $102 million into a California ballot fight. His potential $13 billion wealth-tax exposure remains an estimate, not a tax bill.
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Las Vegas Is About to Find Out What 7% Rates Did to September
Las Vegas entered fall with more listings, price cuts and mortgage rates above 7%. September sales will show how buyers and sellers responded.
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Downtown Dallas Wants to Double Its Population. Empty Offices Are Part of the Plan.
Downtown Dallas aims to double its population by 2036, with office conversions and daily neighborhood services central to the plan.
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