Nearly one in three renters admit to delaying a home purchase because of misgivings about the mortgage process. Here's the information you need to get your clients on the right page.

If you're a boss, you're probably micro-managing your team, which robs them of their agency and keeps you from focusing on high-impact work that benefits your company, writes Sketchplanations creator Jono Hey. To combat that, Hey recommends becoming a leader who trusts their team, delegates responsibility, grants them the autonomy they need to learn and master their job and teaches them how to be leaders no matter where they sit on the company organization chart.

Hootsuite has analyzed over 1 million posts to identify the optimal times to post on major social media platforms in 2025. Key findings include high engagement on Instagram between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Mondays, and Facebook posts perform best early on weekdays. LinkedIn sees peak activity on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. "These types of overviews can be helpful in guiding alternate posting practices, and assessing more impactful times to share your updates to maximize engagement," Andrew Hutchinson writes.

Investment in the U.S. housing market has hit the lowest point in nearly a decade, according to Redfin, with the market affected by elevated prices and uncertainty. The year-over-year decline was particularly pronounced in Florida markets such as Orlando and Miami. Despite these trends, regions such as the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle have seen increased investor activity.

Interior designers highlight timeless decor elements that maintain their appeal across eras. Natural stone countertops, particularly marble and quartzite, are praised for their durability and elegance. Layering colors and textures adds depth to spaces, while well-made furniture, even if vintage, remains stylish with proper maintenance. Fireplaces, real or faux, provide a focal point and comfort.

Mortgage company Rocket struck a deal to acquire real estate firm Redfin for $1.75 billion in an all-stock deal. The move is seen as an effort to create a unified platform for home buyers, integrating real estate searches and financial services. The deal, pending shareholder approval, is expected to close later in 2025.

A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that young adults can mitigate social media's negative impact on mental health by using it mindfully. Lead author Amori Yee Mikami suggests that learning to use social media intentionally could be an alternative to quitting.

The state of Colorado is providing grants to the communities of Ignacio, Pagosa Springs and Silverton under Proposition 123 to support affordable housing development. Projects include 11 units at Rock Creek Phase 2 in Ignacio, nine modular units at Anvil Walsh Townhomes in Silverton, and 10 single-family homes at Chris Mountain II Phase 2 in Pagosa Springs.

A background in both business and politics gives Lori Chavez-DeRemer a view into the needs of workers and business owners.

Real estate associations, including NAR, wrote a letter calling for lawmakers to oppose proposals capping or eliminating deductions for state and local business property taxes. The damage done to the real estate sector would be "almost too significant to imagine," the associations note.