loanDepot on Thursday reported that its second-quarter 2025 revenue increased by 3% to $283 million and adjusted revenue increased 5% to $292 million compared to the prior quarter. loanDepot’s first quarter saw the return of loanDepot founder and executive chairman Anthony Hsieh to the day-to-day operations at the California-based lender. The company’s second quarter marks the first quarter...

Cypress Loan Servicing has reached a $2 million settlement with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) over allegations that it violated state foreclosure prevention and consumer protection laws.According to the AGO, Cypress — formerly known as Rushmore Loan Management Services — allegedly put homeowners at unlawful and unnecessary risk of foreclosure by violating Section 35B, a state law...

LPT Realty founder Robert Palmer is launching his latest venture — Aperture Global Real Estate — in Big Sky, Montana. Aperture, the luxury affiliate of LPT Realty, has established a presence in 17 U.S. states and four international cities. The firm’s expansion comes on the heels of Palmer’s success with LPT Realty, which rose to become one of RealTrends Verified’s top 10 brokerages in the...

The price gap between new and existing homes fell to a record low in the second quarter of 2025 — making newly built properties a more affordable option for many buyers, according to Realtor.com’s quarterly new construction report released Thursday. The nationwide premium for new homes dropped to 7.8% as builders held prices steady while existing-home prices continued to rise. The median list...

If you’re looking for the ultimate escape plan, Canada might just have the answer — and it’s floating in the Atlantic. A one-of-a-kind, 10-acre private island off the coast of Nova Scotia is on the market for $6.8 million USD (or $9.25 million CAD), offering a truly rare mix of security, luxury, and full self-sufficiency. And unlike most private islands, this one’s already been developed — no...

When this couple sold their business, retired and moved from Texas to Virginia to be closer to family, there was one thing they wished they could have brought with them: their kitchen.“They absolutely loved their kitchen in Texas,” interior designer Theresa Dorlini says. “They had completed...

Adding to or remodeling your house is one of the most exciting and creative processes you can go through. But with all that responsibility comes pressure to make informed decisions that will last. How can you make sure to get the right design for your lifestyle, stay within your budget...

As your business grows, so do its challenges. Stepping into management may become essential to steer the next phase of growth. But how do you shift from being on-site and immersed in the work to leading a team from behind a desk? Here, three building and design professionals on Houzz who have made...

A Random Walk Down REIT Street isadmin Jan. 31 2014 Allen Kenney publications@nareit.com Allen Kenney is the former editorial director for Nareit.  It would be difficult to find many individuals who have had a more profound influence on modern investing than American...

Student Housing REIT Campus Crest Moves Up a Grade isadmin Jan. 31 2014 Sarah Borchersen-Keto sborchersen-keto@nareit.com Image Sarah Borchersen-Keto is Nareit’s editorial director and writes extensively for Nareit’s website...