These States Are Bracing for a Home Insurance Surge During Super El Niño

Super El Niño is well on its way, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting it will emerge soon, likely between May and July 2026, and continue throughout the winter. It gives homeowners a chance to prepare, but there are certain states that should brace for far more than j

Zillow Seeks Emergency Court Order After MRED Cut Off Listing Access

Zillow is asking a federal judge for emergency relief after Chicago’s dominant MLS, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), cut off access to more than 30,000 residential listings, a move the online real estate platform characterizes as an illegal retaliation orchestrated with competitor Compass. In a moti

HOA Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Gets Prison for Blowing Resident Dues on European Vacation

A Maryland woman who oversaw homeowners associations and embezzled nearly $600,000 from residents to fund her lavish lifestyle has been sentenced to prison. Sarah Chester, 44, of Nottingham, MD, received a 20-year sentence, with all but five years suspended, after pleading guilty to multiple counts

23 Fun Things to do this Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando

What is there to do in Orlando this Memorial Day? Memorial Day Weekend is here! Looking for ideas on how to spend the Memorial Day holiday? Here are 23 cool ideas (off the beaten path!) about how to spend your Memorial Day weekend. Check out even more ideas in our 50 Summer Date Ideas list. FEATURED