From Chicago’s housing projects to a home: How MLK’s fight for homeownership equality changed my life

As we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s important to pause and reflect not only on Dr. King’s national legacy, but also on the work he did in my hometown of Chicago that continues to shape lives, opportunities and generational progress today. Dr. King’s Chicago campaign and the f

Utah Proposes Law To Encourage Starter Home Construction

Utah lawmakers will consider legislation aimed at easing the construction of new starter homes. Last week, state lawmakers introduced House Bill 184, which would create a process to allow people to request to build homes on smaller lots than is typically allowed by their local code. The city and zon

Stunning 130-Year-Old Tuxedo Park Villa Built for a Duchess Lists for $2.2 Million

In the exclusive village where the famed dinner jacket got its name stands an estate that was quite literally built for a duchess—and now, it's ready to welcome its next owners. The Tuxedo Park property known as Ary-Brynn has been a fixture of the Hudson Valley enclave for more than 130 years, and h

Housing demand is off to a solid start in 2026

Housing 2026 is off and going, and so far this year, with mortgage rates near 6% and mortgage spreads near normal levels, 2026 looks to be the first year of actual growth in existing home sales in years. Last week we had solid data in purchase apps and our weekly pending sales data — with inventory