Many of these areas are projected to post double-digit growth in home prices over the next five years.

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A positive attitude is a good thing, but it can become toxic when platitudes prevent teams from solving real problems, silences constructive feedback or creates a culture of emotional dishonesty, writes Jason Evanish, CEO of Get Lighthouse, Inc. Leaders can curb toxic positivity by encouraging critical thinking, openly discussing challenges and being empathetic to others' needs, Evanish suggests.

Maria Rodriguez, CEO of Vanguard Communications, and Brigitta Toruno, CEO of UNO Translations, discuss how role models have influenced them, how cultural diversity is evolving in the workforce and the challenges associated with a lack of cultural understanding. They suggest young professionals leverage their diversity as an asset by seeking mentors and allies who share or understand their cultural background, joining committees, networking and building long-lasting relationships.

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Rents are still above pre-pandemic levels in Miami's luxury rental market, but momentum is easing as a result of slowing migration, new construction and other factors. About 30,000 luxury rental units are under construction in Miami, according to the Florida Apartment Association, and the market already has 70,300 units.

Dina Goldentayer and Danilo Tavares with Douglas Elliman handled the $79 million sale of a seven-bedroom mansion in Indian Creek, Fla., to buyer Jeff Bezos. The property was listed at $85 million.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to eliminate barriers to developing affordable housing on surplus property owned by colleges and religious institutions. The law rezones the land and eliminates environmental and permitting rules on the more than 170,000 acres that can be used to address homelessness in the state.

September's inflation numbers showed an uptick in shelter prices, presenting at least a temporary stumbling block for the Federal Reserve, which has counted on easing housing inflation. "Housing inflation will need to decline sharply over the coming months for us to see inflation near 2%," said Olu Sonola of Fitch Ratings.