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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$817 Million for Two Miami River Towers. It’s the Biggest Construction Loan in Florida History.
Faena Residences Miami secured an $817 million construction loan for two luxury condo towers, with presales and buyer deposit risks in focus.
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Rocket Made $709 Million Last Quarter. Now It’s Warning of One of the Slowest Quarters in 30 Years.
Rocket reports $709 million in third-quarter profit while warning of slower mortgage activity, underscoring why buyers should compare lenders and fees.
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Utah Retail Is Under 3% Vacant. The Shops Under Apartment Buildings Are 3.5 Times Emptier.
Utah’s traditional retail and mixed-use storefronts show different vacancy rates, with implications for developers, commercial brokers and investors.
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55% of Agents Call It a Buyer’s Market. Many Buyers Are Still Waiting.
A Real REMAX Group survey finds more agents describing buyer-favorable markets as mortgage rates weigh on activity and buyers delay their searches.
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West Palm Beach Waited Six Years for This Office Tower. Charles Cohen Finally Has $385 Million to Build It.
Cohen Brothers Realty secured $385 million in construction debt for West Palm Point, a delayed West Palm Beach office tower due in early 2029.
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Stop Saying “Marry the House, Date the Rate.” Make the Payment Work Today.
Olivia Reed argues buyers should afford today’s mortgage payment without relying on a future refinance, and explains closing costs and break-even math.
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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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Compass Is Raising the Bar to Join. It Wants Agents Who Already Bring the Business.
Compass is raising minimum production requirements for incoming agents by 30%. Cameron Brooks examines recruiting economics, agent support and the brand strategy.
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It Sold Two Chicago Buildings for $38 Million. A Decade Later It Bought Them Back for $12 Million.
R2 and Cubed Real Estate bought two Chicago office buildings for $12 million after R2 sold them for $38 million in 2016, underscoring distressed office pricing.
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