Everything you need to know about Zillow’s listing war with MRED and Compass

The battle between Zillow, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass International Holdings, reached a zenith this week when MRED suspended its IDX and VOW listing feeds to Zillow and Trulia. This came after the portal allegedly refused to cure what the MLS called a “material breach” of its licens

A New-Construction Home Gave Them What Resale Couldn’t: Lower Bills and a Sense of Community

At first, Rolando and Clarissa Requeny thought new construction was out of reach. They had heard the common warnings: Builder fees could pile up, closing costs could be higher—and, as a brand-new home, it was just more expensive. “We weren’t really looking at new construction, to be honest with you,

Joan Bennett Kennedy’s Longtime Boston Home Is Listed for $2.6 Million—and It Still Bears Her Unique Design Hallmarks

The elegant Boston apartment where Joan Bennett Kennedy lived for more than 45 years has been brought to the market by her surviving children, Ted Jr. and Patrick, for $2.59 million. Bennett Kennedy, who died in October 2025 at the age of 89, purchased the property in the 1970s with her husband, Sen

Epcon Communities, 40 years in, charts new pathways to growth

Ohio-based Epcon Communities, a leader in the active adult segment, celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, while positioning itself for continued expansion amid strong demand from lifestyle-driven 55+ homebuyers. Phil Fankhauser and Ed Bacome founded the company in 1986, focusing on low-maintena