Carmel’s Iconic and Artistic ‘Owl House’ Is This Week’s Most Popular Home—But Which Others Made the Cut?

Whoooo wants to live in The Owl House?This glorious nest in Carmel, CA, is known for its circular windows and uniquely shaped doors. Designed by Mickey Muennig, the pioneer of organic architecture was renowned for his unconventional style seen primarily in Big Sur, incorporating gorgeous curvaceous

Opinion: Between the lines: Understanding the nuances of the NAR settlement

With all the recent media attention, by now most everyone is aware of major changes afoot in real estate this month. Commentary has run the gamut from the demise of the industry to real estate services in the future will now be essentially pro bono. Pardon if my words convey a dash of sarcasm yet, a

The title industry is working to tackle fraud 

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines fraud as the “intentional perversion of truth in order to induce another to part with something of value or to surrender a legal right,” and from identity theft to sweepstakes and investment scams, it can take countless forms at a high cost to consumers. The Fe

Opinion: The myth of financing buyer agent commissions

The proposed settlement between the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and class-action litigants has prompted much discussion about a series of practice changes affecting compensation for real estate professionals. Despite bipartisan agreement that supply shortages are driving housing’s unaffor