For retirees sitting on a lot of home equity, the FHA's home equity conversion mortgage for purchase may be just the ticket for their next move.

Offers of compensation could continue to be an option consumers can pursue off-MLS through negotiation and consultation with real estate professionals. And sellers can offer buyer concessions on an MLS (for example, concessions that can be used for buyer closing costs).

The settlement does not change the ethical duties that NAR members owe their clients. REALTORS® are always required to protect and promote the interests of their clients and treat all parties in a transaction honestly (Article 1, COE). NAR members will continue to use their skill, care and diligence to protect the interests of their clients.

NAR remains dedicated to promoting transparency in the marketplace and working to ensure that consumers have access to comprehensive, equitable, transparent and reliable property information, as well as the ability to have affordable professional representation in their real estate transactions. Get more facts about NAR's proposed settlement agreement at facts.realtor.

Consumer discussions on Facebook groups have become valuable sources of feedback and loyalty for brands like Grove Collaborative, Peloton and Instant Pot. "If you show me a more authentic community, you're building that trust you don't get on ads," said Gartner Director Analyst Claudia Ratterman.

Saying, "I don't know," as a leader isn't a sign of weakness; instead, it shows that you know your team can often be smarter than you and have ideas and solutions you may not have yet considered, writes columnist Jason Aten. "As a leader, even though it can seem unsatisfying to not have an answer for everything, making bad decisions just because you want to look like you know everything is the one thing you should never do," Aten notes.

Pent-up housing demand and NAR's proposed settlement agreement will have an impact on your business.

Owning a waterfront property is a dream for many Americans. Here's where your clients can snag a beach house in the U.S. for under $450,000.

Home listings are starting to increase, but buyers are in short supply in many markets, with the average rate on a 30-year mortgage remaining around 7%. "You can have high prices or you can have high mortgage rates, but you can't have both for long," said Ralph McLaughlin of Realtor.com.

Virtual tours with 360° panoramic views are transforming real estate by allowing potential buyers to explore properties remotely in an immersive, interactive manner.

In a case that is drawing national attention, an octogenarian condo owner attempted to cancel the pending sale of her $749,000 property when she learned that the buyer was a Black woman. The buyer, Raven Baxter, drew attention to the issue by sharing her story on social media.

Underlying financial data points to a stalling U.S. economy that could sway the Federal Reserve in upcoming rate-setting decisions. Personal income increased 0.3% from the preceding month, while personal spending was up just 0.2%, compared with 0.7% in March.