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Real Estate News 24 November 2025 - 1 December 2025

Halifax Tops 2025 Broker Rankings as New Blueprint Helps Mortgage Brokers Win More Investor Clients in 2026

Halifax Tops 2025 Broker Rankings as New Blueprint Helps Mortgage Brokers Win More Investor Clients in 2026

On 1 December 2025, mortgage brokers on both sides of the Atlantic woke up to a wave of news that will shape their business plans for 2026. In the UK, Smart Money People’s latest H2 2025 Mortgage Lender Benchmark shows broker satisfaction with lenders at its highest level since 2020, with Halifax again taking the crown for best overall broker experience. Introducer Today+2Mortgage Professional+2 At the same time, in the US, RCN Capital used a feature in Mortgage Professional America to publish a practical “broker blueprint” for closing more deals with investor clients in 2026 — focusing on in‑person connections,
1 December 2025
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Lennar Stock (LEN): Exchange Offer Wraps, CEO Transition Looms as Wall Street Braces for Q4 2025 Earnings

Lennar Stock (LEN): Exchange Offer Wraps, CEO Transition Looms as Wall Street Braces for Q4 2025 Earnings

Published: November 30, 2025 Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN), one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, heads into the final month of 2025 with its stock trading around $131.30 as of Friday’s close on November 28. That leaves Lennar more than 20% below its recent 52‑week high of $170.48, reached just days earlier, with the stock recently closing about 23% under that peak.MarketWatch The share price performance comes as Lennar closes a complex exchange offer involving Millrose Properties, prepares for the retirement of Co‑CEO and President Jon Jaffe, and faces a slate of earnings expectations that imply sharply lower profit versus last
30 November 2025
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LEN Stock News Today (Nov. 29, 2025): Lennar’s Rebound, Millrose Exchange Offer and CEO Transition

LEN Stock News Today (Nov. 29, 2025): Lennar’s Rebound, Millrose Exchange Offer and CEO Transition

Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN), one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its stock stabilizing around the mid‑$130s after a sharp rebound, a major share‑exchange deal, and a coming leadership change that will leave Executive Chairman Stuart Miller as sole CEO. TS2 Tech+1 Below is a comprehensive look at all the key Lennar stock news and context as of Saturday, November 29, 2025. Lennar Stock Snapshot as of November 29, 2025 U.S. markets were closed today, so the latest trading data for Lennar comes from Friday, November 28, 2025: The most eye‑catching move this
29 November 2025
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Realty Income (O) Stock Today: Fresh Institutional Buying, £900 Million Loan and a 5.6% Monthly Dividend Yield

Realty Income (O) Stock Today: Fresh Institutional Buying, £900 Million Loan and a 5.6% Monthly Dividend Yield

Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) — “The Monthly Dividend Company” — is back in the spotlight as of 29 November 2025, with a cluster of new headlines touching everything from big institutional moves to a major refinancing and ongoing European expansion. With the stock trading around $57.61 after Friday’s session and offering an annualized dividend of roughly $3.23 per share (about a 5.6% yield), investors are asking whether this blue‑chip REIT is still an attractive buy for income and total‑return portfolios. StockAnalysis Below is a deep dive into the latest news around Realty Income stock, including all the key developments
29 November 2025
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Lennar (LEN) Stock Today, November 28, 2025: Price, News, and Outlook for the Homebuilder

Lennar (LEN) Stock Today, November 28, 2025: Price, News, and Outlook for the Homebuilder

As of the early close on Friday, November 28, 2025 (Black Friday), Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN) finished the session almost exactly where it started, but beneath the calm surface there’s been a busy month of earnings fallout, Fed speculation, and significant corporate moves shaping the stock’s next chapter. Quick snapshot of Lennar stock today Despite today’s flat finish, Lennar shares are still down roughly 10% year‑to‑date, even after a sharp rally earlier this week when hopes for a December Fed rate cut lit a fire under homebuilder stocks. Smartkarma+1 How Lennar traded in today’s Black Friday session U.S. stock indices
28 November 2025
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Opendoor Stock Today (November 28, 2025): AI ‘Version 2.0’, Massive Layoffs and Warrant Dividend Keep OPEN in the Spotlight

Opendoor Stock Today (November 28, 2025): AI ‘Version 2.0’, Massive Layoffs and Warrant Dividend Keep OPEN in the Spotlight

Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN) is back at the center of market debate today, 28 November 2025, as fresh coverage of its radical AI‑driven “Version 2.0” reboot, aggressive headcount cuts and complex warrant dividend collides with another volatile trading session. Below is a full rundown of today’s price action, the new November 28 news, and how it fits into Opendoor’s high‑risk turnaround story. Quick snapshot of Opendoor stock today Put simply: Opendoor is still a meme‑like, hyper‑volatile housing tech play — and today’s headlines only reinforce that. What’s new on November 28, 2025? Two pieces of fresh coverage are driving
28 November 2025
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APRA’s New 20% Cap on High‑Risk Home Loans: Double Whammy for Australia’s Hot Housing Market

APRA’s New 20% Cap on High‑Risk Home Loans: Double Whammy for Australia’s Hot Housing Market

27 November 2025 – Australia Australia’s banking regulator has fired a clear warning shot at the housing boom, unveiling its first‑ever cap on high debt‑to‑income (DTI) mortgages just as markets brace for possible Reserve Bank interest rate hikes in 2026. On Thursday, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) confirmed that from 1 February 2026, banks and other authorised deposit‑taking institutions will be allowed to write no more than 20% of new home loans at a DTI ratio of six or more, with that cap applied separately to owner‑occupier and investor portfolios. mfaa.com.au+3ABC+3The Guardian+3 The move comes amid record housing stress:
27 November 2025
Fed-Cut Hopes Keep Hong Kong Stocks Afloat as Quantgroup IPO Soars and Property Fears Linger

Fed-Cut Hopes Keep Hong Kong Stocks Afloat as Quantgroup IPO Soars and Property Fears Linger

Hong Kong’s stock market ended Thursday, 27 November 2025, essentially flat but still in the green, as optimism over imminent U.S. interest-rate cuts balanced fresh signs of China’s slowing industrial profits and renewed stress in the property and insurance sectors. The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,945.93, up about 0.07% (17.85 points), marking a fourth straight session of gains and extending a roughly 2.8% rebound over the previous three days. It now sits just below the psychologically important 26,000 level. Somos Hermanos+3Xinhua News+3indopremier.com+3 The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index finished almost unchanged at 9,164.87, while the Hang Seng Tech Index
27 November 2025
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China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Edges Higher as Vanke Debt Jitters Hit Property Shares – November 27, 2025

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Edges Higher as Vanke Debt Jitters Hit Property Shares – November 27, 2025

BEIJING / HONG KONG – November 27, 2025. China’s stock markets ended Thursday mixed, with modest gains in benchmark indices masking sharp losses in property developers after China Vanke moved to delay an onshore bond repayment. A softer yuan fixing, weaker industrial profit data and fresh tech-sector worries around Nvidia chips and ByteDance added to a cautious tone, even as global risk sentiment improved on expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next month. Key Market Moves: Mainland China and Hong Kong Mainland benchmarks posted only small changes, but the headline numbers hide some hefty sector rotations. Defensive pockets
27 November 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) News Today, 27 November 2025: First‑Time Buyer Boost, Renting vs Buying Shift and Share Price Update

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) News Today, 27 November 2025: First‑Time Buyer Boost, Renting vs Buying Shift and Share Price Update

London, 27 November 2025 — Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY) is firmly in the spotlight today as fresh research, policy-friendly political news and new lending commitments reshape the outlook for first‑time buyers and for the UK’s biggest retail bank. Below is a full rundown of everything material that has broken on or directly around 27 November 2025 about Lloyds — from affordability data and product changes to the latest on the LLOY share price. LLOY share price today: still riding the post‑Budget bank rally Lloyds shares extended their recent run higher today. That decision eased months of market anxiety
27 November 2025
APRA Caps High‑Debt Home Loans as $4bn National Storage Bid and Rio’s US Asset Sale Shake Australian Markets

APRA Caps High‑Debt Home Loans as $4bn National Storage Bid and Rio’s US Asset Sale Shake Australian Markets

Sydney | 26 November 2025 Australia’s housing and equity markets were hit by a powerful trio of developments today: the banking regulator’s first-ever national cap on highly leveraged home loans, a record A$4.02 billion takeover bid for self‑storage giant National Storage REIT, and Rio Tinto’s plan to sell a suite of US boron assets that supply nearly a third of global demand. Together, the moves underscore how regulators and global investors are reshaping the next phase of Australia’s housing cycle and deal-making landscape. APRA’s First Debt‑to‑Income Limit Targets Highly Geared Borrowers The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has confirmed it
27 November 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, November 26, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 6% as Fed Cut Bets Grow

Mortgage Rates Today, November 26, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 6% as Fed Cut Bets Grow

Mortgage rates are edging closer to a psychological milestone this week, with most national surveys showing 30‑year fixed mortgage rates hovering just above 6% on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. That’s a meaningful improvement from the 7%+ levels seen earlier this year, and it’s beginning to show up in stronger housing activity. At the same time, markets are increasingly betting on another Federal Reserve rate cut in December, even as officials send mixed signals. That combination—cooling inflation, softer economic data and lower bond yields—is helping to nudge mortgage rates lower heading into the holiday season.  Barron’s Below is a detailed look at where
26 November 2025
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Rocket Companies (RKT) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: UBS Tech & AI Conference, Redfin Housing Data and a 17% Weekly Rally

Rocket Companies (RKT) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: UBS Tech & AI Conference, Redfin Housing Data and a 17% Weekly Rally

Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) stayed in the spotlight on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, as the stock extended its powerful November rally on the back of fresh housing‑market data from its Redfin unit and news of an upcoming appearance at UBS’s high‑profile Global Technology and AI Conference. Below is a detailed look at today’s RKT stock move, all major Rocket‑related news dated November 26, 2025, and what it could mean for investors watching the mortgage‑fintech name. RKT stock today: price action on 26 November 2025 By late trading on Wednesday, Rocket Companies’ Class A shares were changing hands at about
26 November 2025
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Taylor Wimpey Share Price Steady as 2025 Budget Hikes Property Taxes

Taylor Wimpey Share Price Steady as 2025 Budget Hikes Property Taxes

London, 26 November 2025 – Taylor Wimpey’s share price is treading water on a high‑stakes UK Budget day, as investors weigh a softer autumn trading update against fresh tax increases on property and investment income. By early afternoon, Taylor Wimpey plc (ticker TW.) was trading around 103p, down roughly 0.3% on the day, having moved in a wide intraday range between just under 100p and about 106p. The housebuilder now carries a market value of about £3.7bn and sits in the FTSE 250, with its shares down just over 20% year‑on‑year and trading between roughly 92.5p and 132p over the
26 November 2025
Persimmon Plc (PSN) Share Price Today: New Scone Site, 1,270-Plot Land Deal and 795-Home Planning Win Expand UK Pipeline

Persimmon Plc (PSN) Share Price Today: New Scone Site, 1,270-Plot Land Deal and 795-Home Planning Win Expand UK Pipeline

LONDON, 26 November 2025 – Persimmon Plc (LON: PSN), the FTSE 100 housebuilder, is in the spotlight today as it adds fresh developments to its land bank, wins a key planning appeal and continues to deliver affordable homes across the UK – all against the backdrop of a solid trading update and increasingly positive analyst sentiment. Persimmon share price today: PSN holds around 1,300p Persimmon shares traded around 1,300p on Wednesday, with intraday moves between roughly 1,295p and 1,314p, leaving the group valued at a little over £4.1bn. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Official data from Hargreaves Lansdown shows a closing sell price
26 November 2025
Lennar (LEN) Stock Jumps 6.6% as Millrose Exchange Offer Nears Finish Line — November 25, 2025 Update

Lennar (LEN) Stock Jumps 6.6% as Millrose Exchange Offer Nears Finish Line — November 25, 2025 Update

Lennar Corporation’s Class A shares (NYSE: LEN) surged on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, as investors reacted to fresh developments around the company’s Millrose Properties exchange offer and growing hopes that lower interest rates could eventually revive housing demand. As of Tuesday’s close, Lennar stock finished at $131.06, up about $8.10 (+6.6%) from Monday’s close of $122.96. The stock traded in a wide intraday range between roughly $122.13 and $131.60, on volume of around 12–15 million shares — roughly three to four times its typical daily turnover. MarketBeat Even after today’s rally, LEN remains about 26% below its 52‑week high near
25 November 2025
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Rocket Companies (RKT) Stock Jumps Nearly 8% Today: AI, Redfin and Mr. Cooper Deals Ignite Rally on November 25, 2025

Rocket Companies (RKT) Stock Jumps Nearly 8% Today: AI, Redfin and Mr. Cooper Deals Ignite Rally on November 25, 2025

Rocket Companies Inc. (NYSE: RKT) — the Detroit-based parent of Rocket Mortgage, Redfin and Mr. Cooper — is surging in Tuesday’s session. By early afternoon on November 25, 2025, RKT stock was trading around $19.6, up almost 8% on the day and extending a sharp multi‑day rally that has lifted the share price roughly 17% since last Wednesday’s close near $16.80. MarketBeat+2Rocket Companies Investor Relations+2 The move comes as investors pile into a high‑beta housing and fintech name that’s suddenly sitting at the center of three major themes: AI‑driven real estate tools, a wave of blockbuster acquisitions, and expectations for
25 November 2025
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Neighbours Fear £1.3m Seaside Pool Bar Could Become ‘Party House’ in Warsash – Inside the Planning Row

Neighbours Fear £1.3m Seaside Pool Bar Could Become ‘Party House’ in Warsash – Inside the Planning Row

A luxury riverside home in Warsash, Hampshire, has sparked a planning row after neighbours warned a proposed pool house with bar and sauna could turn the property into a “party house”. Here’s what is planned, what locals say, and how UK rules on garden pools and outbuildings apply. A luxury riverside home on the banks of the River Hamble has become the latest flashpoint in Britain’s long-running battles over backyard building, after plans for a pool house with a bar and sauna triggered complaints from neighbours who fear the property could turn into a full‑blown “party venue”.Telegraph+1 The proposal –
25 November 2025
MPW Stock Today (November 24, 2025): Dividend Hike, Buyback and Short Interest Drive Medical Properties Trust’s Turnaround Story

MPW Stock Today (November 24, 2025): Dividend Hike, Buyback and Short Interest Drive Medical Properties Trust’s Turnaround Story

Published: November 24, 2025 Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) stock is trading around the mid‑$5s after a surprise dividend increase, a $150 million buyback and mixed Q3 2025 results. Here’s what today’s MPW stock action means for income investors, value hunters and short sellers. MPW stock price today: a quiet move after loud news Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) ended Monday trading in the low‑$5 range, around $5.30–$5.32 per share, roughly flat on the day and up less than 1% versus Friday’s close.MarketBeat Despite the modest intraday move, the backdrop is anything but quiet: In other words, MPW stock has
24 November 2025
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OPEN Stock Today (November 24, 2025): Opendoor’s Pre‑Market Move, New Warrants and AI Turnaround Plan

OPEN Stock Today (November 24, 2025): Opendoor’s Pre‑Market Move, New Warrants and AI Turnaround Plan

Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN) heads into Monday’s session as one of 2025’s most volatile “meme‑meets‑real‑estate” trades, with the stock changing hands around $6.9 in pre‑market trading after closing at $6.75 on Friday, up 9.6% on the day. StockAnalysis+1 At the same time, a highly unusual special dividend of tradable warrants begins trading today under the tickers OPENW, OPENL and OPENZ, adding a fresh catalyst – and a new layer of complexity – to the OPEN story. NASDAQ Trader+1 OPEN stock price today: levels that matter As of this morning, here’s where Opendoor stands: Based on Friday’s close and current
24 November 2025
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Abbott stock price: what to watch Monday after FDA Libre recall update, insider buy

Abbott stock price: what to watch Monday after FDA Libre recall update, insider buy

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 17:35 EST — Market closed. Abbott Laboratories (ABT) shares rose 1.6% to $110.83 on Friday, extending a second straight day of gains. It trailed a broader rally in which the S&P 500 climbed 1.97% and the Dow gained 2.47%, and it remains 21.53% below its 52-week high of $141.23, with 9.9 million shares changing hands versus a 50-day average of 8.9 million. (MarketWatch) U.S. markets are shut on Saturday, leaving investors a weekend to focus on regulation rather than price action. The Food and Drug Administration updated a Class I recall notice — its most
Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

8 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 on Friday, ending a seven-day rally and lagging a broad market rebound. The drop follows a leadership shakeup in the consumer unit, with Sowmyanarayan Sampath stepping down and Alfonso Villanueva named interim chief. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could affect rate-sensitive stocks.
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