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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$5 Million Gone: Utah’s Lord of the Rings Estate Gets a Massive Price Cut
A Provo Canyon estate inspired by The Lord of the Rings dropped its asking price from $43 million to $38 million.
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A $25 Million NYC Penthouse Just Sold for $9 Million. What Happened?
A gilded-domed Manhattan penthouse once asking $25 million sold at auction for $9 million, illustrating the gap between an asking price and the market.
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Los Angeles County Has More People Than Nevada and Utah Combined. Yes, the County.
New Census estimates put Los Angeles County above Nevada and Utah combined—and show how Western population scale intersects with housing costs.
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Celebrities Nick and Vanessa Lachey and Wayne Newton Make Real Estate Headlines This Week
The Lacheys’ Tarzana listing, plans for Wayne Newton’s former estate and Thierry Henry’s Manhattan penthouse headline celebrity real estate news.
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Coldwell Banker Just Put 15,000 Agents on One Platform. The Brokerage Technology War Is Getting Serious
Coldwell Banker Realty is bringing more than 15,000 agents onto Home Platform, putting brokerage technology adoption in focus.
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Dallas Foreclosures Are Jumping 24 Percent. Is North Texas Sending Us a Warning?
Dallas–Fort Worth foreclosure starts are up roughly 24% from a year earlier, but homeowner equity and historical context complicate the outlook.
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Pending Home Sales Just Rose. Do Not Call It a Housing Recovery Yet.
Pending home sales rose 0.3% in August, but affordability, rates and regional declines still limit a broader recovery.
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Realtors Say They Want Better Splits. So Why Are They Afraid to Leave?
A higher commission split may look appealing, but agents must weigh fees, support, brand value and the real cost of changing brokerages.
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Caesars Entertainment Customers to See Changes Once Sale of Casino Giant Completed to Billionaire Tilman Fertitta
Caesars shareholders approved the Fertitta transaction. Executives outlined how casino rewards and operations could change after the deal closes.
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Mortgage Rates Cross 7% and Buyers Are Starting to Gamble on What Comes Next
Mortgage rates climbed above 7%, pushing more buyers toward adjustable-rate mortgages as they search for lower initial payments.
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Being a Realtor Without a HomeStack App Is Like Being a Realtor Without a CRM
Only 1% of Realtors have their own app. HomeStack believes branded mobile platforms could reshape agent marketing, communication and client retention.
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