The publicly traded companies in the reverse mortgage space were largely profitable in the second quarter of 2025, despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.  As a group, they posted $1.2 billion in originations in Q2 2025, compared to $1 billion in the first quarter. Executives pointed to stronger demand for home equity products among seniors, as well as internal investments in artificial...

The nation’s top brokerage by transaction side count continues to expand. On Monday, eXp Realty announced that it was welcoming back San Antonio-based The Victorica Group.  The group was formed at eXp, but went on to briefly operate as an independent brokerage. It ultimately decided to return to eXp after being courted by several other firms. The group said the decision ultimately came down to...

Heavy metal legend Rob Zombie has officially parted ways with his two-home Hollywood Hills retreat, selling the architecturally notable “Thorgusen Compound” to separate buyers for a combined $8.9 million. The pair of mid-century residences — both designed by architect Robert “Boulder” Thorgusen and framed by lush landscaping from Garrett Eckbo — went for $3.4 million and $5.5 million,...

Want a multicolored palette that hits all the right notes without veering into a cacophony? Look to the classic composition of white, black and wood. While each is a distinct neutral, they harmonize for a result that’s clean but not sterile, dramatic but not melodramatic, warm but not suffocating....

This $5.8M Lake Orion estate is more than just a home--it's a lifestyle masterpiece. Overlooking panoramic water views, it features an indoor saltwater pool, multiple chef-inspired kitchens, and expansive entertainment spaces designed for hosting on every scale. As the largest home in Lake Orion, it offers unmatched space, privacy, and elegance. Every detail was crafted for comfort and prestige, making...

World Property Ventures (WPV), a newly formed digital venture bank based in Miami, Fl, plans to launch a digital securities arm in 2026 to bring tokenized real estate investment into the mainstream of global finance. The new SEC-regulated division called World Property Bank, will originate and structure institutional-grade digital investment products across real estate debt, equity, credit, and...

No matter its size, your front porch can be welcoming and hardworking — all while enhancing your home’s curb appeal. Fortunately, boosting its look and function doesn’t require a major renovation. Here are 10 ideas that are both easy to achieve and easy on your...

At first, these Henrico County, Virginia, homeowners were looking to add a pool that would make their house the place to be for their three kids and their friends. But once landscape designer Greg Koehler of Outdoor Dreams stopped by for a consult, the project expanded. “They thought they’d...

No one in the homebuilding business I know is sitting around waiting for things to get easier. That’s not how this works. Not in 2025. Not when mortgage rates, insurance shocks, permitting delays, capital costs and housing politics are all pulling in different directions. Not when builders are expected to do more with less, and faster — while the rules keep shifting underfoot. Not when buyers are...

Older adults support changing zoning laws to make homebuilding easier, according to new surveys by AARP and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Older adults overwhelmingly want to age in place, but their homes are often unsuited to aging, while rising home prices and a shortage of housing inventory makes it difficult to move. The desire of older adults to stay in their current communities as they age has been...