Federal Judge Denies FTC’s Bid to Shortcut Zillow-Redfin Antitrust Trial

A federal judge has denied a joint bid by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of states to win early rulings on core questions in their antitrust case against Zillow and Redfin—leaving disputes over how the market is defined and whether the companies’ $100 million deal is illegal to b

Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s ‘Split’ Is Blamed on Musician Always Being ‘On the Road’ Instead of at Home With Actress Wife

Music producer Jack Antonoff and actress Margaret Qualley have reportedly called it quits on their "rocky" three-year marriage—and insiders are now alleging that the rift in their relationship began with a struggle to balance their demanding careers with their lives at home. Antonoff, 42, who is per

The Housing Cash Crunch That Has Everyone Pointing Fingers

Before New York City voted to freeze rents for more than 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, one member of the Rent Guidelines Board tried to make a point about the buildings themselves. “As the owner’s representative, my primary concern is ensuring that rent-stabilized buildings...” Maksim Wynn b

Lake County, IL Housing Market Update: June 2026

Key Takeaways Lake County prices outpaced the nation by a wide margin in June. The median sale price rose 6% year over year to $443,748, nearly triple the national rate of price growth. Pending sales jumped 13% year over year—the strongest monthly gain in over a year—even as inventory grew 6% and ne