iBuying does not appear to be out of the real estate game yet, as Opendoor—now describing itself as an e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions—reported strong earnings for Q2 2025. Opendoor reported a Q2 revenue of $1.6 billion, up 4% year-over-year and 36% higher than its $1.2 billion last quarter and. Gross profit came…

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The National Association of Realtors released its 2024 Member Profile on Wednesday, which revealed that its typical member earned a median gross income of $58,100 — up from $55,800 in 2023.

Reaching its lowest point in 10 months on August 4, the daily average mortgage rate dropped to 6.57%. On the median-priced U.S. home—which goes for roughly $447,000—a monthly mortgage payment is $2,862 with today’s average rate, according to Redfin. When rates were above 7% in mid-May, the monthly payment would have been $2,983—over $100 more.…

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The housing market has faced several challenges in recent years, from elevated mortgage rates to the lack of affordable housing. Developers face their own troubles as they adjust strategies based on buyer demands and consumer sentiment. To encourage buyers and keep homes within reach, developers are turning their focus towards incentives and figuring out how…

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United States government sues Richmond Hill real estate developer for destroying Native American artifacts, human remains  WAVE News

Mortgage applications saw their second week in a row of increases, this past one fueled by declining Treasury yields and the subsequent mortgage rate declines that typically follow. Experts are mixed on these results as a plus for some borrowers but also as a reason to stay on the sidelines for others who may be…

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US sues real estate developer for allegedly destroying Native American artifacts, human remains  WFSB

US sues real estate developer for allegedly destroying Native American artifacts, human remains  KWTX

US sues real estate developer for allegedly destroying Native American artifacts, human remains  WOWT

US sues real estate developer for allegedly destroying Native American artifacts, human remains  fox8live.com

US sues real estate developer for allegedly destroying Native American artifacts, human remains  Alaska's News Source

US sues real estate developer for allegedly destroying Native American artifacts, human remains  WDTV 5

US sues real estate developer for allegedly destroying Native American artifacts, human remains  KWCH

A federal judge is allowing a class-action lawsuit against mortgage mega-servicer Mr. Cooper—currently in the process of being acquired by Rocket—to move forward in part, ruling that the company must face claims of breach of contract and negligence from customers over a 2023 cyber attack that leaked millions of people’s private data to hackers, but…

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A letter that accompanied the bloodied animal head sent to Agrippa CEO Blake Owens asserted that "'AI' is not going to replace brokers," in a sign that it was likely sent by a broker who feels threatened by the new technology.

The London property market is saturated with one-bed flats, according to leading property expert  LondonWorld

RED Summit 2025 Bridges Saudi Vision 2030 With European Innovation  Design Middle East

US investors increasingly eye Australia, Singapore, Japan real estate assets  The Real Deal

In real estate, success isn’t just measured in sales—it’s seen in the vision, leadership and drive that fuel long-term growth and transformation. Whether it’s a powerhouse CEO guiding a company through a pivotal year or a standout agent executing a breakthrough business strategies, the individuals in our Luminaries and Achievers categories represent the pinnacle of…

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