"The market is at an interesting point with rising inventory and lower demand," says NAR's chief economist.

As a general matter, seller concessions usually aren't binding until they are established in an executed contract, such as a listing agreement or a purchase contract. Get more facts about NAR's proposed settlement agreement at facts.realtor.

These tools organize, transcribe and follow up on every phone call you make, revolutionizing your workflow efficiency. Read more in NAR's Emerging Technology blog.

Find a personal angle to your story but avoid getting bogged down in too much detail, writes public speaking coach Nick Morgan, who also advises storytellers to avoid chronological order to maintain suspense. Morgan also offers tips on when to start the story for maximum engagement, as well as how to pepper stories with plenty of conflict to keep audiences interested, adding that "[a]ll the states of mind that most of us prefer to avoid in our real lives are what make stories interesting."

An S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index that tracks national home prices rose 6.3% in April on a year-over-year basis, a slowdown from the 6.5% gain in March. Meanwhile, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that single-family home prices were up 0.2% from the prior month in April.

An 11,361-square-foot, six-bedroom house in Nevada features a 13-foot doorway in the living room to allow cars to be driven in. Listing agent Michele Sullivan with Douglas Elliman Real Estate said the owner, a car enthusiast with nearly 100 cars, had the door installed for this purpose.

Luxury home technology has evolved from a convenience to a necessity, with robust networks and prewiring becoming essential for seamless operation and future-proofing. Integration of tech that complements home design, unified smarthome control systems and high-performance home theaters are key trends.

According to PwC's 2024 Hopes and Fears survey, the proportion of workers planning to change jobs has increased to 28%, higher than during the Great Resignation of 2022. PwC experts emphasize the need for businesses to invest in employee skills and technology to retain talent because "job satisfaction is no longer enough."

GreenMars Real Estate plans to build 90 starter-home condos and 18 rental units in Portland, Maine. Half of the condos will be designated as affordable housing for those earning at or below the area's median income.

Americans—even those who make at least $100,000 per year—are showing increasing concerns about their ability to meet their financial obligations, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Many respondents indicated that they had taken steps to relieve financial stress, such as by reducing spending or taking on another job.