Two tech-savvy real estate pros were asked what makes them innovators—and their answers had little to do with harnessing the latest advancements. Watch the latest "Level Up" video for insights on being more inventive with your business relationships.

Ninety-two percent of REALTORS® recommend that sellers improve their curb appeal before listing their home for sale, according to NAR data. But what earns the highest ROI?

The percentage of advertisers considering buying advertising space in podcasts has risen from 18% in 2015 to 62% this year, while spending intent has climbed from 10% to 58% in the same period, reveals a survey by Advertiser Perceptions. The data is encouraging for podcasters, but spending on the medium remains relatively low, says Pierre Bouvard of Cumulus Media/Westwood One.

Leaders must be able to effectively solve problems and be emotionally mature, writes leadership coach Grace Ueng, but they also must have a high DQ, or decency quotient, which creates "a genuine desire to care for those around them." Leadership coach Scott Eblin lays out a blueprint for developing DQ that involves listening to your team, providing them resources and growth opportunities, as well as coaching them and having their backs.

From Beyonce to "Barbie," women are having a big moment. But in real estate, women have long been a force to be reckoned with.

With a dearth of existing homes on the market, builders have been ramping up production to meet buyer demand.

Buying this $736,000 home from a bank was just the first step in a long process of upgrades and renovations for this Massachusetts property. "I was always like, 'Oh, there's my dream house,'" said Tracy Crawford, owner of Evergreen Home Real Estate of the 2017 listing.

Careful planning, open-air storage and incorporating a single, large piece of furniture are among expert design tips for creating minimalist entryways.

During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the government successfully averted a rise in homelessness, according to leaders of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, citing measures such as a national eviction moratorium, emergency rental assistance, a child tax credit and expanded unemployment benefits.

New York and California have each lost financial industry firms that managed close to $1 trillion over the past three years as these companies abandoned these once financial strongholds for markets in the Sun Belt, Bloomberg has concluded after analyzing corporate records. Their departures have represented the loss of thousands of jobs as well as commercial real estate space that they once leased in high-end locations.