Zillow Sues MRED and Compass Over Private Listing Battle

Zillow filed a federal antitrust lawsuit on May 12, 2026 against Midwest Real Estate Data, the Chicago area MLS, and Compass, alleging the two conspired to hide home listings from buyers and restrict competition, according to Zillow’s company statement. The complaint says MRED and Compass worked tog

Ask the HOA Expert: Pruning Perfection

Landscaping is a homeowner association asset that can and should improve with age. However, diligent attention is required in order to make this happen. Skilled maintenance work, along with occasional and ongoing improvement work are essential. {loadmoduleid 306} Skilled shrub pruning is one of the

Home Adaptations for the Elderly

Growing old can mean everyday tasks become more difficult, and if your mobility is impaired you may find yourself more at risk of falling. Falling is one of the biggest dangers, resulting in high numbers of emergency hospital admissions, and as many as 5,000 people a year will die shortly after fall

Should You Pay Discount Points?

When you start out shopping for a mortgage, you’ll notice you have more choices than you might have expected. The first might be the loan term, such as a 30-year or 15-year loan. There are also 10, 20, and 25-year terms available but lenders rarely promote them. They have them but it will be rare th