California Reforms Clear the Way for More Affordable Homes—and Lavish Pool Houses

Los Angeles homeowners are building accessory dwelling units on their land at a pace the city hasn’t seen before thanks to state and city reforms meant to spur more home construction. But in some of the most expensive neighborhoods, few of these dwellings will ever house a tenant. As the name implie

Four Seasons Targets Lake Austin for Its First Residential Complex, Defying Market Softness

Legendary luxury hospitality brand Four Seasons is building out its first residential-only complex in the country, and it's on the shores of Lake Austin in Texas. A 22-mile long man-made reservoir on the outskirts of Austin, TX, Lake Austin has among the priciest real estate in the Lone Star State,

What Happens to Small College Towns When the School Shuts Down

Beginning in 2026, the number of people turning 18 in the U.S. will shrink each year for the foreseeable future—a trend that will be devastating to college enrollment, particularly at small, regional private universities. Since 2016, roughly 150 colleges and universities have already closed, merged,

‘Lawfare is now the norm’: MLS leaders brace for more legal battles

MLS legal experts at CMLS Open House urged scenario planning around cooperation, participation, and data access as lawsuits and demand letters increase