Smart Micro-Renovations Nearly Every Homeowner Can Tackle—and Finish—on Memorial Day

The long weekend has arrived, and there’s no better time to give your home some TLC. There are a variety of high-impact, low-stress DIY projects that you can realistically start and finish on Memorial Day.  These “micro-renovations” can elevate your home's aesthetic or functionality without requirin

The Small, Beautiful Things of New York Design Month

There’s a certain scale at which the discerning buyer might hit a rut; things that are smaller than most pieces of furniture might require turning to the largest of shelves at the biggest box stores. Part of the problem may be that it doesn’t make sense to design stunning editions of items that c...

Judge Orders MRED to Restore Listing Feeds, Zillow to Display Banned Properties

Above, left to right: Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman, MRED CEO Rebecca Jensen and Compass International Holdings CEO Robert Reffkin Against the backdrop of a nationwide fight over listing access, data control and marketing strategies, Chicago has become a flashpoint, with MLS Midwest Real Estate Data (M

Mortgage Rates Just Jumped, but 2 Emerging Housing Trends Are Great News for Buyers

The Federal Reserve has a new chair, but mortgage rates moved in the wrong direction this week. Even so, a review of the spring housing market reveals genuine green shoots—and a clear lesson for sellers about what actually moves homes. Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair this week. As