Compass Says Washington State’s Ban on Private Listings Doesn’t Forbid Its ‘Private Exclusives’

Brokerage giant Compass has said that a strict new Washington state law that prohibits private listings does not apply to properties marketed across its network of agents as "Private Exclusives" or "Coming Soon." The new law, which Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed in March, took effect on Thursda

Private Island for Sale: 25-Acre Historic Maine Estate Lists for $3.85 Million

If your idea of "getting away from it all" involves an entire 25-acre sanctuary off the rugged coast of Maine, your dream property just hit the market. Nestled off the shores of Georgetown, and listed for $3.85 million, Long Island offers a rare convergence of ultimate privacy and history. The crown

Housing Market Reality Check: How To Navigate Rising Inflation, 6.52% Rates, and Record Home Equity

It has been a turbulent week for the broader economy—inflation reached a three-year high, tensions in the Middle East continued to fluctuate, and mortgage rates ticked up to 6.52%. Yet, beneath the macroeconomic noise, the housing market is flashing a notable bright spot, with home sales climbing to

A Century-Old Pillar Maker Is Closing

One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business. They had just learned that Lupo’s company was about to close, and they’d come to East Willi...