A caller claiming to be a detective in Battle Creek, Mich., is telling local pros that they are in legal trouble and requesting an in-person meeting.

Look for daring color statements and bold uses of natural elements to accessorize and transform spaces, designers say.

Remind clients to ask their financial advisers about the deductions they’re eligible for in a home sale. One of the big ones: selling costs.

Homes with features designed to improve quality of life for people with disabilities are 10% more expensive than nonaccessible homes nationwide, data shows.

Lighting can set the right mood in a home and make it feel more welcoming, and achieving that doesn’t always require professional work.