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As people age, their requirements for a home change. Help clients at different points in life find a property that matches their needs.

Visual Capitalist has created an infographic using data from We Are Social illustrating global social media usage, showing an average of almost 2 1/2 hours daily. Social media usage by women is 16 minutes higher than that of men, and TikTok users spend the most time on the app, while YouTube is the largest site for social media usage.

Today is the general election, so remember to vote if you haven't already. In the run-up to the contest, NAR mobilized to make home affordability a central theme. Find out how.

Paint colors selection significantly affects a home's value. Red, lime green and bright yellow can be particularly off-putting to buyers. "Most buyers can't look beyond very taste-specific colors, which is one of the reasons [agents] put such an emphasis on staging. That often includes having rooms painted," says Frank D. Isoldi, a New Jersey-based real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Realty.

Sally Ann Flood, vice chair and U.S. real estate sector leader at Deloitte, discussed how the firm's 2025 commercial real estate outlook suggests a potential inflection point ahead. Flood noted that "after two consecutive years where most survey respondents expected revenue declines, this year 88% of global respondents now report they expect revenues to increase going forward." Flood also discussed other topics, including capital deployment trends for 2025.

The Linxura Smart Controller offers a physical interface for managing smart home devices, supporting platforms such as Google Home, Alexa and Philips Hue. Reviewer Jon Bitner found the controller helpful and easy to use despite a lengthy setup process.

AI is a valuable tool for small and midsize businesses, writes Kathleen Hurley, founder of Sage, noting that many of these companies already use AI-enabled software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Though business owners may be hesitant to adopt AI due to misconceptions about its complexity and the resources required to manage it, most AI tools are cloud-based, with providers handling the infrastructure, making AI more accessible and manageable, according to Hurley.

Tiny homes are becoming a practical solution to the affordable housing crisis in Montana. The shift from traditional housing to 400-square-foot homes reflects a growing trend among residents seeking affordable living options.

Updated FTC regulations focus on influencer behavior and AI-generated content, requiring clear endorsement disclosure and prohibiting businesses from using fake testimonials or offering incentives for reviews. Violators face fines as high as $43,792 for each incident.