Realty (noun)

1. Real property, specifically land and buildings.
2. The business or profession of buying and selling real estate.

Origin:

From the latin word "res" meaning "thing" and the suffix "-ality" meaning "condition or quality of".

Examples:

1. John was interested in buying realty in the city's downtown area.
2. She worked in realty and helped her clients find their dream homes.
3. The realty market was in a slump due to the recession.
4. The company specializes in commercial realty.
5. He invested his money in realty, buying several properties in the city.