For Fair Housing Month, NAR's Shannon McGahn and Patrick Newton take listeners inside NAR's 360-degree approach to the topic. In this episode of their popular podcast, get the scoop on new NAR data, learn about the exciting launch of Fairhaven 2.0, and hear how NAR advocates for fair housing every day in communities around the country and in the halls of Congress.

No, an office exclusive listing is an exempt listing that the seller has requested to not be disseminated through the MLS or publicly marketed. A local MLS may require that an office exclusive listing be submitted but not disseminated to other MLS participants and subscribers. The Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy requires listing brokers to obtain a certification from sellers for an office exclusive listing. Find more answers about NAR's new policy statement at facts.realtor.

The information you enter into an MLS is important not only to your clients but to all other agents and brokers, appraisers, lenders and the industry at large. So, if you're an agent, broker or real estate assistant who enters data into the MLS, help protect the integrity and value of the MLS by touching every field and entering information carefully and accurately.

While 56% of advertising agencies have used AI-generated voices in the creative process, the authenticity and emotional resonance of human voices make them irreplaceable for final productions, a report from Voices indicates. The report highlights the benefits of AI for quick iterations and efficiency but notes that 44% of agencies prefer human voices because of quality and ethical concerns.

Mortgage rates have seen only slight movement over the past month. An uptick in applications last week may indicate that fence-sitters are finally feeling confident enough to make a move.

A modern colonial home in Shohola, Pa., is listed for $699,000. The three-bedroom home, built in 2008, features cathedral ceilings, an open floor plan and a main-level primary suite. Jenny Gagnon of Davis R. Chant Realtors is the listing agent.

The real estate sector has accelerated its adoption of technology since the coronavirus pandemic, with 84% of landlords planning to increase tech investments, according to VTS. Nick Romito, CEO of VTS, emphasizes the need for proptech companies to act as strategic partners and consultants, offering tailored solutions and demonstrating measurable return on investment.

Even if you're not the top boss, as a leader, you still have plenty of power related to your position, your expertise and your personal influence, writes author and leadership expert Paul Thornton, who outlines how to maximize all three. "Increasing each of your power sources is a worthwhile goal," Thornton writes. "It equips you to be more effective and get more done."

Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee have established a joint Housing Committee to tackle housing affordability and equity issues, including gentrification and evictions.