Reffkin takes the stand, MRED CEO says Zillow threatened litigation over listing policy dispute

The second and final day of the hearing regarding Zillow’s preliminary injunction motion in its ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass International Holdings featured testimony from two key witnesses for the defense, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED CEO Rebe

Playing With Fire: How Backyard Fireworks Celebrations Risk Costly Property Disasters

A fireworks display in your own backyard may seem like the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July. If you’re not careful, however, it can quickly turn into a costly disaster that your home insurance may or may not cover. In 2024, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimated that fi

The Average New-Car Payment Is Shrinking Homebuyers’ Budgets by $135,000

The typical new-car payment hit an all-time high in the first quarter of 2026, new data shows—a jump that could cost hopeful househunters as much as $135,000 in buying power. The average monthly payment on a new vehicle is now $770, up nearly 3% from a year earlier, according to Experian. The increa

Lionel Messi Is Hailed as the World Cup GOAT—but His Property Portfolio Is a Real Winner, Too

Soccer legend Lionel Messi has cemented his place in the history books as one of the greatest players in the sport after earning the all-time record for the most goals scored by a single player in the FIFA World Cup during Argentina's match-up against Austria. The so-called soccer GOAT officially su