If you have trouble holding yourself accountable for reaching the goals you've set, try these methods for getting back on track.

You provide immeasurable value when you help clients jump through big hoops on the way to the sale. Here's how four pros saved the day for their clients in complex deals involving everything from HOA violations to a low appraisal.

Making informed decisions is crucial for leaders, but finding time for thorough analysis can be challenging. Steven Morris, CEO of Matter Consulting, suggests a five-question framework for teams to improve decision-making: "What if we did nothing?" "What could make us regret this?" "What alternatives did we overlook?" "How will we know this was the right move?" and "Is this reversible?"

Commercial real estate lending in the US showed growth in the fourth quarter of last year, with the CBRE Lending Momentum Index rising 21% from Q3 and 37% on a year-over-year basis. Looking ahead, "we expect a more dynamic refinancing and investment sales market, fueled by maturing debt, capital reallocation in closed-end funds and strong fundamentals across most real estate sectors," says CBRE's James Millon.

A lot in Pacific Palisades, Calif., where a home was destroyed by fire has been sold to a local investor for $999,000 less than a month after the fire started. Listing agent Richard Schulman of Schulman Team/KW Advisors said the previous owner, who bought the property for $1.54 million in 2005, decided not to rebuild.

NAR is evolving its Innovation, Opportunity & Investment initiative from an annual summit into a year-round, always-on iOi Collective. Read more at the iOi Collective blog.

A growing number of New Yorkers under 50 are financially supported by their baby boomer parents. This trend is particularly evident in real estate, where first-time homebuyers often rely on parental assistance to afford high prices. The Great Wealth Transfer is set to be a significant factor in New York's economy, with baby boomers passing down trillions to their children.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to testify before Congress amid a strong labor market and declining inflation, but uncertainty looms due to potential Trump administration policies on tariffs, immigration and financial oversight. Powell is expected to maintain a cautious approach, delaying further interest-rate cuts until the economic impact of these policies becomes clearer.

Lennar has spun off Millrose Properties in a $6.5 billion deal, with Millrose now trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MRP. Millrose, headquartered in Miami, will serve as a land banking platform, acquiring and developing residential land for Lennar and other builders.