The Highly Sought After Home Feature That Agents Are Afraid To Name

Most Americans say they want to live within an easy walk of shops, parks, and other neighborhood amenities, yet some real estate agents fear that discussing an area's "walkability" may run afoul of the law. Their concern, in short, is that not everyone can walk. Touting a neighborhood as "walkable"

‘I Worried I Was Falling Behind, So I Did the Math on the American Dream’

The promise of the American dream has always rested on a simple assumption: Each generation should be able to do a little better than the one before it. But lately, that promise seems to be under indictment. In the past week alone, I’ve read versions of the same grim story over and over: The dream i

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago Amid Fanfare and Criticism Over Brutalist Design

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opened to the public on the Juneteenth holiday Friday, following plenty of controversy over its "audacious" brutalist design. The striking complex in the Jackson Park neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, which cost an estimated $850 million to build, documen

Your Refrigerator Is the Reason Your House Isn’t Selling 

If you’re ready to sell your home, every detail of your home will be under scrutiny from buyers. Case in point: Your fridge may be more important than you think, especially if it’s a different brand or style than the rest of your kitchen appliances. For today's homebuyers who are already stretching