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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From Wall Street to Washington: Howard Lutnick Reports More Than $250 Million in Income
Howard Lutnick reported more than $250 million in 2025 income and proceeds. Ryan Holt examines the disclosure and his move to Washington.
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California’s Next Governor Could Reshape Real Estate: What Becerra and Hilton Want to Change
Becerra and Hilton propose different approaches to California’s housing shortage, permitting and development costs.
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Mortgage Rates Just Made Their Biggest Jump in Four Years. Housing Wasn’t Ready for This.
The 30-year mortgage rate rose from 7.03% to 7.28% in one week, putting new pressure on housing affordability.
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Has Florida Housing Finally Hit Bottom? The Numbers Are Starting to Change
Florida’s August housing figures show softer sales, tighter inventory and prices holding steady. Is the market finding a new balance?
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Phoenix Foreclosures Are Climbing. Is Arizona’s Distressed Market Coming Back?
Foreclosure activity is climbing in Phoenix. The article examines what the shift could mean for Arizona’s housing market.
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New York Just Froze the Rent for 1 Million Apartments. Landlords Say the Bill Still Has to Be Paid.
New York’s rent-stabilized apartments face a 0% rent increase for leases beginning October 1, 2026. Landlords say expenses keep climbing.
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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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Compass Owns the Brands Realtors Used to Compete Against. Is That Good for Real Estate?
For decades, a Realtor could leave one major brand and walk across town to another. Coldwell Banker.
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Compass vs. Zillow: The War Over Who Controls America’s Real Estate Listings
The biggest battle in real estate may not be over commission anymore. It may be over something even more valuable.
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California Ballot Measures in November Can Impact Housing and Real Estate Industry
California voters will decide housing bonds, homebuyer loans, environmental review and tax proposals with implications for the real estate industry.
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A Cellphone and an MLS Login Aren’t Enough: The Technology Every Realtor Needs to Build a Real Business
There was a time when a Realtor could survive with a cellphone, business cards, MLS access and a decent database. Those days are gone.
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