When famed news anchor and 60 Minutes star Mike Wallace passed away earlier this year, the nation mourned the loss of the media legend. However, Wallace's many fans recently got the opportunity to learn more about his life off camera, when his Manhattan duplex hit the open market for a lofty $20 million earlier this month.

Patton Boggs is welcoming back a former partner, announcing that Todd R. Harrison has rejoined the firm's litigation and dispute resolution practice group. Harrison is headed back to Patton Boggs after departing in 2011 to serve as chief counsel for oversight and investigations on the energy and commerce committee for the U.S. House of Representatives.

In Michigan, Edward Surovell Realtors has teamed up with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Already the top-selling company in the state's Southeastern region, Surovell Realtors has now become a part of the fourth largest real estate organization in the United States.

Consumers purchasing mortgage loans during the third quarter have revealed their preferences, recognizing 10 companies as lending leaders. Asking borrowers to rank specific aspects of their experience during the loan process in a recent survey, LendingTree identified the top 10 customer-rated companies within its network of more than 250 lenders.

Joining an elite list of the nation's most expensive listings, Carolwood Estate has hit the market for a whopping $90 million. The 35,000-square-foot home, located in Los Angeles' sought-after Holmby Hills area, offers buyers more than just luxury, because the property boasts history as well, having once served as Walt Disney's residence.

National independent mortgage lender United Shore Financial Services, LLC (USFS), is welcoming two new corporate leaders. The Michigan-based organization, parent company of United Wholesale Mortgage, recently added Tim Forrester as chief financial officer for USFS and named Kristin Hammond as EVP of capital markets.

In San Francisco, California, Capsilon is welcoming a new company leader, recently appointing David Chen as the VP of finance and administration. The technology provider added Chen to Capsilon's executive team, where he will be responsible for implementing the company's financial processes to support growth initiatives.

Famed Los Angeles mansion, Chateau d'Or, is still on the market, but the property's sellers recently initiated a significant price reduction, dropping the listing from $40 million to just $25 million. The 26,00o-square-foot home, located in the city's Bel Air neighborhood, boasts 15 bedrooms and 16.5 bathrooms, and may be "better suited to Disneyland," according to Curbed.

Announcing an acquisition deal with Thomas Linderman Graham Inc., a commercial real estate services company in Raleigh, North Carolina, Canada-based Avison Young is continuing its U.S. expansion. Through its purchase agreement with Thomas Linderman Graham, Avison Young will open two new offices in the state.

For real estate investors, it's time to head to Small Town, U.S.A., according to a new study from HomeVestors of America, Inc. Releasing findings from the company's Local Market Monitor (LMM), HomeVestors reported that smaller cities, those with populations between 200,000 and 500,000, are emerging markets for housing investment opportunities.